---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-022594"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TDW"
cik: "0000098222"
company_name: "TIDEWATER INC"
filed_at: "2026-07-02T21:44:02+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-06T10:06:00.840801+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Tidewater receives all regulatory approvals for $500M acquisition; expects Q3 2026 close

## Summary
- Acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug and Atlantic Offshore Services for $500M cash, debt-free cash-free basis.
- Assumed debt of ~$239.7M as of March 31, 2026 reduces cash consideration.
- Received all local regulatory approvals including Brazilian Antitrust Authority.
- Obtained change-of-control waivers under Target Companies' primary credit facilities.
- Closing expected in Q3 2026; parties finalizing documentation and credit facility amendments.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-022594
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TDW
- cik: 0000098222
- company_name: TIDEWATER INC
- filed_at: 2026-07-02T21:44:02+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/98222/000143774926022594/0001437749-26-022594-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/98222/000143774926022594/tdw20260701_8k.htm

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