Rubicon Oilfield International Acquires Tercel Oilfield Products

HOUSTON and DUBAI, UAE, May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Rubicon Oilfield International ("Rubicon") announced today that it has acquired Tercel Oilfield Products ("Tercel"), an oilfield products company recognized for delivering valuable drilling and completion technologies, from Lime Rock Partners.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

This transaction establishes Rubicon's global platform for delivery of well construction solutions.  Backed by a significant capital commitment from Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm, Rubicon will invest in the accelerated growth of Tercel product lines, enabling Tercel employees around the globe to deliver even greater value to their customers. 

"We are extremely excited by the opportunities this transaction creates.  The combination of Tercel's highly talented employees and industry recognized technologies with Rubicon's financial strength will deliver compelling value to our customers around the world," said Mike Reeves, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rubicon.  "The dedication, passion and urgency of our now-expanded Rubicon team will ensure we fulfill our commitment to deliver Practical Innovation™ in support of our clients as they explore and produce energy in ever more complex environments."

Tercel's broad portfolio of downhole well construction products is widely acknowledged for innovative design yet simple and effective performance, enabling customers to achieve their drilling and completion goals with minimal risk and maximum efficiency.

"We have worked to establish ourselves as the leader in torque and drag reduction in the construction of horizontal and extended reach wells. Our Practical Innovation approach to product development and service delivery is unmatched in the industry. We are very excited to join Rubicon. This will provide additional growth opportunities for Tercel's products and its employees," said Hossam Elbadawy, Chief Executive Officer of Tercel.

"Rubicon is committed to growing its world class oilfield products organization, providing exceptional service and solutions in a challenging industry environment," said John Griggs, Rubicon Chief Financial Officer.  "Today's announcement represents the first step toward this commitment and we are confident that we will continue to achieve shared success in our partnership with Tercel."

About Rubicon Oilfield International
Rubicon Oilfield International is an oilfield products and services company with operational headquarters in Houston, Texas. Rubicon is led by a seasoned team of oilfield service and equipment industry executives in partnership with Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm with a track record of building businesses and creating value in the energy sector. Supported with up to $300 million of capital from Warburg Pincus, Rubicon is committed to building a best-in-class global enterprise in the oilfield products and equipment sector.  For more information, please visit www.rubicon-oilfield.com.

About Tercel
Founded in 2010, Tercel is a globally diversified oilfield products company that brought together a series of innovative, local companies under the Tercel brand. With regional headquarters in Houston, Aberdeen, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur, Tercel also has 22 sales and support offices worldwide including local offices in Abu Dhabi, Bogota, Brussels, Cairo, Calgary, Khobar, Luanda, Perth and Stavanger. With seven manufacturing facilities and [470] employees worldwide, Tercel delivers innovative, simple and effective products for drilling and well construction projects to customers in over 50 countries. For more information please visit www.terceloilfield.com.

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