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Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) · Energy Services and Equipment · February 1998

First Reserve Corp. acquires Superior Energy Services, Inc.

On February 1, 1998, First Reserve Corp. acquired Superior Energy Services, Inc., an energy services and equipment company in Texas, United States.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedFebruary 1, 1998 TypeBuyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) TargetSuperior Energy Services, Inc. Buyer First Reserve Corp. SectorEnergy Services and Equipment LocationTexas, United States ValueNot disclosed

Target company

Superior Energy Services, Inc.
Texas, United States
Superior Energy Services, Inc. is deliver the products and services for customers. It has a history of developing specialized tools and technologies designed to meet customer needs. It was formed in 1991 and based in Texas United States.
Energy Services and Equipmentsector
1991founded
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Buyer

First Reserve Corp.
Private equity firm · 103 deals on record
  • 1st transaction in energy services and equipment
  • 5th transaction in United States
103deals, all time
33in this sector
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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Superior Energy Services, Inc.?First Reserve Corp. acquired Superior Energy Services, Inc. on February 1, 1998.

What type of deal was it?It was a buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) in the energy services and equipment sector in 1998.

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