The offshore drilling industry woke up to the M&A news of Noble Corp (NE: NYE) announcing its acquisition of Diamond Offshore Drilling (DO: NYE). In this article, we delve deep into the specifics of the acquisition and its potential implications on both entities. We provide a detailed analysis of Diamond Offshore’s stocks, their financial performance, and what analysts are predicting for the future.
Stock Target Advisor’s Analysis on This News:
Noble Corp’s acquisition package offers Diamond shareholders 0.2316 shares of Noble Stock and $5.65 per share in cash. This represents a premium of 11.4% of their current holdings. The merger promises benefits for the combined entity, projecting a significant increase in annual pre-tax cost savings, estimated at $100 million within the first year post-closing.
The new entity will boast an impressive fleet of 41 rigs, diversifying its assets and customer base. Diamond Offshore’s contribution is also expected to be accretive to Noble’s free cash inflows per share. The Diamond Offshore shareholders will account for approximately 14.5% of the shares in the combined company post-acquisition.
Conclusion:
Acquisition gives Noble Corp’s a new leadership position in the offshore drilling sector, backed by a vastly expanded fleet and customer base. While the financial indicators for Diamond Offshore indicate areas of concern, its significant contribution to Noble’s free cash inflows could balance out these negatives.
