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Subsea 7 — M&A Activity 2016
Aug 10, 2016
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M&A Activity
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Subsea 7 acquires Swagelining Limited
Subsea 7 acquires Swagelining Limited
Luxembourg - 10 August 2016 - Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo
Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) today announced the
acquisition of Swagelining Limited, the subsea
industry's leading polymer lining technologist, to
further expand existing polymer pipeline technology
interests.
Subsea 7 and Swagelining Limited have cooperated
together as a successful partnership, designing and
installing in excess of 150km of reeled and bundled
polyethylene (PE) lined water injection flowlines in
the North Sea, for a number of operators and
developments.
Thomas Sunde, Subsea 7 VP Technology,
commented: "Building upon a long-term strategic
objective to provide more cost-effective solutions,
Subsea 7 and Swagelining have a shared vision of the
potential that polymer lining could have in future
subsea engineering and construction projects, with a
focus on extending the application of polymer lined
flowlines.
"The acquisition of Swagelining Limited will enable
Subsea 7 to enhance its flowline and riser technology
portfolios, and supports Subsea 7's commitment to
develop and apply technologies that reduce cost,
enhance production and extend field life."
Supplementary information
1. Subsea 7 S.A. is a leading global contractor
in seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and
services to the offshore energy industry. We provide
technical solutions to enable the delivery of complex
projects in all water depths and challenging
environments.
2. Swagelining Limited designs and installs
polymer lining systems for strategic pipeline and
riser systems. The company is at the forefront of the
drive to extend polymer lining technology to provide
internal corrosion protection in carbon steel pipes,
transporting corrosive or erosive products under high
pressure.
3. Swagelining Limited employs approximately 50
people and occupies leased space at North Clydesdale
Industrial Park, Glasgow.
4. For further information visit www.subsea7.com
or www.swagelining.com.
Contact for investment community enquiries:
Isabel Green
Investor Relations Director
Tel +44 (0)20 8210 5568
Contact for media enquiries:
Julie Taylor
Communications Manager
Tel: +44 (0)1224 526270