M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.50
Barnwell Industries sells water drilling subsidiary for $1,050,000 to focus on oil and gas
BARNWELL INDUSTRIES INC
- Sale price of $1,050,000 for wholly owned Water Resources International, Inc., a deep drilling and well pumping specialist in Hawaii.
- Divested Contract Drilling segment generated trailing twelve months revenue of approximately $3,162,000 through December 31, 2024.
- Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, with focus on reinvestment in oil and gas operations.
- Sale intended to streamline operations, reduce G&A expenses, and simplify corporate structure, including reducing Hawaii footprint.
- CEO Craig Hopkins stated the sale was a strategic Board objective to reduce fixed costs and focus on higher return opportunities.