Weatherford Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire NCS Multistage, Expanding Completions Portfolio and Unconventional Resource Exposure

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HOUSTON, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford” or the “Company”) and NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCSM) (“NCS Multistage”) today announced that Weatherford has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NCS Multistage. Under the terms of the agreement, NCS Multistage stockholders have an election to receive either Weatherford common stock or a combination of Weatherford common stock and cash. On a blended basis, this is expected to be the equivalent of 0.463 shares of Weatherford common stock for each NCS Multistage share with up to 19.99% of this payable in cash. Annual cost synergies are expected to be at least $15 million and be realized within 18 months of closing. The deal is expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted Free Cash Flow per share. NCS Multistage brings a complementary technology portfolio aimed at supporting the optimization of oil and gas well completions and field development strategies. Its solutions are designed to enhance reliability and performance in complex well environments and are widely recognized for engineering rigor and capital-efficient deployment. Compelling Strategic BenefitsThe acquisition is expected to complement and enhance Weatherford’s portfolio by: Girish Saligram, Weatherford’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The acquisition of NCS Multistage is a natural complement to our completions strategy and enhances the application fit of our well construction products portfolio. NCS Multistage's technology is expected to enhance our ability to serve customers across the completion lifecycle, from well design through production optimization and late-life interventions, while deepening our exposure to the growing unconventional resource market. We expect to realize at least $15 million in annual run-rate cost synergies over a period of 18 months. Additionally, we see a meaningful opportunity to create additional value by bringing this technology to our global customer base, and we look forward to welcoming NCS Multistage into Weatherford.” Ryan Hummer, NCS Multistage’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “This is a significant step for NCS Multistage that we believe positions our business—and the talented people who built it—for the next phase of growth as part of a leading global energy services company. I am proud of the com...

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