10 November 2021
Maersk Drilling announces agreement to merge with Noble
The Drilling Company of 1972 A/S (CSE: DRLCO) (“Maersk Drilling”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Noble Corporation (“Noble”) in a 50/50 primarily all-stock transaction. The combined company will be named Noble Corporation, and its shares will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Copenhagen
“In 2016, A.P. Moller Holding instigated the restructuring of A.P. Moller - Maersk and the renewal of the A.P. Moller Group. As part of such restructuring, Maersk Drilling was demerged from A.P. Moller - Maersk with the objective to establish an independent company with a capable, focused Board and to actively participate in the required consolidation of a distressed drilling industry. The combination of Maersk Drilling and Noble creates a drilling company with a stronger customer proposition building on the companies’ extensive operational capabilities. The combined company will hold an industry leading balance sheet, significant cost synergies, a modern fleet and access to an international shareholder base.”
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A.P. Moller Holding combines Maersk Supply Service with DOF Group and creates Maersk Offshore Wind
A.P. Moller Holding has entered into an agreement to combine its subsidiary Maersk Supply Service A/S with Norwegian DOF Group ASA (DOF Group) to create a leader supporting the offshore oil and gas industry. Maersk Supply Service’s innovative wind offshore installation concept will remain owned by A.P. Moller Holding as an independent offshore maritime company named Maersk Offshore Wind, focusing the growing global offshore wind installation market.
A.P. Moller invests in Tenderd
Tenderd is a global leader in digital transformation for heavy equipment management and operations.
Chetan Mehta, Head of Growth Equity at A.P. Moller Holding, said: “Tenderd is a leader within telematics solutions with a platform that offers real-time visibility and insights for heavy equipment across a range of industries. Their solutions enhance operational efficiencies, improve safety and mitigate carbon emissions. We are excited to be investing in Tenderd and we look forward to contributing to their continued growth.”
Novo Holdings and A.P. Moller Holding back CIRCTEC, a leader in pyrolysis for sustainable end-of-life tyre recycling, in a €150 million financing round
Novo Holdings and A.P. Moller Holding have enabled a €150 million fundraise for CIRCTEC by leading with a €75 million equity investment. Financing includes €22.5 million of grants awarded by the Government of the Netherlands.