Acquiring Company
Superior Energy Services
Acquired Company
Rival Downhole Tools
Description
Superior Energy Services has acquired Rival Downhole Tools to enhance its service offerings in the oilfield sector. The transaction is expected to create a premier drilling rental product through the synergy of their existing businesses. Neil Fletcher, CEO of Rival, will lead the combined operations. The acquisition was finalized on February 28, 2025.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed