M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.85
Dawson Geophysical agrees to be acquired by Wilks Brothers for $2.34/share; provides preliminary Q3 results
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL CO
- Wilks subsidiary to launch tender offer by Nov 1 for all Dawson shares at $2.34 cash per share.
- Offer requires at least 80% of shares tendered; no financing condition; second-step merger expected Q4 2021.
- Dawson Board unanimously recommends tender, citing limited stock liquidity and challenging seismic market.
- Preliminary Q3 2021 revenue ~$1.9M, negative EBITDA $4.4-4.8M; cash + short-term investments $41.6M.
- One active crew in lower 48 resumed mid-Oct; expects two Canada crews in late Q4 2021 through Q1 2022.