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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of November 2023
Commission File Number: 001-14534
Precision Drilling Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
800, 525 - 8 Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada T2P 1G1
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [ ] Form 40-F [ X ]
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Precision Drilling Corporation | ||
(Registrant) | ||
Date: November 8, 2023 | /s/ Carey T Ford | |
Carey T Ford | ||
Chief Financial Officer | ||
Exhibit | DESCRIPTION | |
99.1 | Precision Drilling Completes Acquisition of CWC Energy Services Corp. |
EXHIBIT 99.1
Precision Drilling Completes Acquisition of CWC Energy Services Corp.
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This news release contains "forward-looking information and statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. For a full disclosure of the forward-looking information and statements and the risks to which they are subject, see the "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements" later in this news release.
Precision Drilling Corporation (“Precision” or the “Company”) (TSX:PD; NYSE:PDS) is pleased to announce that it has completed its acquisition of CWC Energy Services Corp. (“CWC”). The total consideration for CWC included 947,807 Precision common shares, approximately $14 million in cash, plus the assumption of CWC’s net debt of approximately $38 million, excluding transaction costs. The total transaction value for CWC was approximately $127 million on November 7, 2023.
With the acquisition completed, Precision will begin integrating the two companies, which includes delivering approximately $20 million in expected annual operating synergies and monetizing approximately $20 million from planned excess real estate sales. Including CWC’s rigs, Precision now has 72 active service rigs in Canada, 73 active drilling rigs in Canada and 51 active drilling rigs in the U.S.
Precision’s President and CEO, Kevin Neveu, stated, “We are pleased to have completed this strategic acquisition, which positions Precision as the premier well service provider in Canada and enhances our drilling operations in both Canada and the U.S. With the projected synergies, we expect the transaction to be accretive on a 2024 cash flow per share basis and to support our ongoing deleveraging plan. I am excited to welcome the CWC employees to the Precision team.”
Transaction Details
Precision has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of CWC, with each CWC shareholder receiving, at their election (a) 0.002124306 of a Precision share for each CWC share; (b) $0.196668 in cash for each CWC share; or (c) a combination of cash and Precision shares, subject to proration. For more information please refer to CWC’s Management Information Circular filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
About Precision
Precision is a leading provider of safe and environmentally responsible High Performance, High Value services to the energy industry, offering customers access to an extensive fleet of Super Series drilling rigs. Precision has commercialized an industry-leading digital technology portfolio known as Alpha that utilizes advanced automation software and analytics to generate efficient, predictable, and repeatable results for energy customers. Our drilling services are enhanced by our EverGreen suite of environmental solutions, which bolsters our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our operations. Additionally, Precision offers well service rigs, camps and rental equipment all backed by a comprehensive mix of technical support services and skilled, experienced personnel.
Precision is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PD” and on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “PDS”.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this report, including statements that contain words such as "could", "should", "can", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "plan", "expect", "believe", "will", "may", "continue", "project", "potential" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, "forward-looking information and statements").
In particular, forward-looking information and statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
These forward-looking information and statements are based on certain assumptions and analysis made by Precision in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These include, among other things:
Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking information and statements. Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
Readers are cautioned that the forgoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect our business, operations or financial results are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities, including but not limited to Precision’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2022, which may be accessed on Precision’s SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com or under Precision’s EDGAR profile at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking information and statements contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and Precision undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
For further information, please contact:
Lavonne Zdunich, CPA, CA
Director, Investor Relations
403.716.4500
Precision Drilling Corporation
800, 525 - 8th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 1G1
Website: www.precisiondrilling.com
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