NISKU, AB, Nov. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - Hyduke Energy Services Inc. ("Hyduke" or the "Company") (TSX:HYD) provides an update on the status of the strategic review process initiated last month.
As reported earlier, Hyduke's Board of Directors is reviewing a number of strategic alternatives with the objective of enhancing shareholder value. The Board has formed a Special Committee comprised of independent directors and have engaged Sequeira Partners ("Sequeira") as a financial advisor.
Hyduke and Sequeira are currently in the midst of a process to actively solicit strategic and financial acquirers and investors. Hyduke has prepared confidential information on the investment opportunity and has distributed this to a number of interested parties subject to confidentiality agreements. Additionally, a secure data room has been established for the purpose of providing more detailed confidential information to potential acquirers.
While the process to solicit strategic investors is in its early stages, Hyduke is pleased to report that there are currently a number of parties who have entered into confidentiality agreements, are reviewing information and assessing the opportunity. The interested parties range from larger strategic companies in the oil and gas industry to financial investors.
Hyduke's President and CEO, Gordon McCormack states that, "Hyduke is conducting this review of strategic alternatives with a serious commitment to find strategic options to provide additional value to all shareholders. Hyduke is determined to explore all options that are available to the Company and we are approaching the process with a thoroughness that reflects our intent to maximize the value of the company over the short to medium term."
Based on the early results of the strategic alternative process, further analysis of Hyduke value items, and for all the reasons set out in the Directors' Circular, the Board is reinforced in its belief that the Do All Industries Ltd. ("DoAll") unsolicited bid of $0.83 per common share is grossly inadequate, not in the best interests of Hyduke shareholders and remains firm in their unanimous recommendation to reject the offer. Additionally, Hyduke has reviewed all DoAll public communications to Hyduke shareholders and firmly disagrees with their statements
Hyduke expects to have more detailed information available on the strategic review process as it proceeds throughout this month.
About Hyduke
Hyduke is an integrated oilfield services company with over thirty years experience in the manufacture, repair and distribution of oilfield equipment and supplies in Canada and worldwide. Hyduke specializes in providing customized, integrated solutions to the drilling and well service industries including:
- Turn-Key Equipment - drilling rig and service rig packages including in-house design, engineering and drafting, major component procurement and overall project management;
- Life Cycle Management - inspection, certification, service, repair and supply services throughout the operating life of the drilling or well service rig; and
- Single Source Supply - providing new capital equipment, repair and maintenance on existing capital equipment and supply of operating consumables.
Hyduke is headquartered in Nisku, Alberta and has facilities in Edmonton, Calgary, Nisku, Leduc, Red Deer and Lloydminster, Alberta and Houston, Texas, USA.
Hyduke operates in three operating segments. The Drilling Equipment segment includes manufacture and repair of land based drilling rigs and drilling rig structures, supply and repair of drilling rig equipment, procurement and distribution of drilling supplies, supply and service of pneumatic controls, engineering and design of drilling rigs and inspection and certification of drilling rig equipment. The Well Service Equipment segment includes manufacture and repair of well service rigs, mobile and skid mounted pump units and other well service equipment, procurement and distribution of well servicing supplies, supply and service of pneumatic controls, engineering and design of well service rigs and inspection and certification of well service equipment. The Other Oilfield Services segment includes manufacture and distribution of cased hole and overburden drill bits and drilling systems, custom and production machining services, distribution and repair of truck-mounted equipment including cranes, winches and dump boxes and industrial sandblasting, painting and collision repair.
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Forward Looking Statements
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SOURCE: Hyduke Energy Services Inc.
Myron Yurko
Chair of the Board
(780) 955-0355
Gordon R. McCormack
President and Chief Executive Officer
(780) 955-0355
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