PGS and TGS combine to establish the premier energy data company - Seite 2

In addition to providing an improved client offering and a platform for further profitable growth, the combination will benefit from cost synergies with a preliminary estimate to be above USD 50 million annually.

“We are excited to announce a merger with PGS, completing a major milestone of building a fully integrated and robust global energy data provider. Our clients will benefit from scale, a unique technology portfolio and premier service quality. Bringing together two distinct, yet complementary, companies positions us even better for a continued upcycle in the energy sector", stated Kristian Johansen, Chief Executive Officer of TGS.

"The seismic industry is changing whereby production seismic is becoming increasingly important alongside the traditional exploration seismic. By combining TGS and PGS’ complementary resources, we create a fully integrated geophysical service provider well positioned to generate significant value for all stakeholders" stated Rune Olav Pedersen, President & Chief Executive Officer of PGS.

"This is a strategic transaction for TGS and a major step on the journey we started in 2019. It will combine the capabilities of both companies to create a geophysical powerhouse. The transaction continues TGS’ strategic development from a pure Multi-Client seismic company to the leading acquirer and provider of geophysical data to both the oil and gas and new energy industries” stated Chris Finlayson, Chair of the Board of TGS.

"The merger creates a full-service geophysical company with a strong balance sheet. Financial flexibility enables investments in attractive core activities as well as in the rapidly growing new energy business. The pioneering innovation cultures in both companies will contribute to a strong foundation for new product offerings and profitable growth” stated Walther Qvam, Chair of the Board of PGS.

Financing:
The combined company will have a combined fully diluted market cap of approx. USD 2,616 million and a net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) of USD 649 million (2Q 2023), corresponding to a market cap:NIBD ratio of 80:20. The combined company will seek to optimize its capital structure, efficiency and cost based on the strength of the combined balance sheets and cash flows. As such, the combined company plans to refinance PGS’ USD 450 million senior notes and the term loans on first call opportunity. As an overriding principle, TGS will continue to maintain a conservative balance sheet profile.