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Star Equity Holdings Acquires Alliance Drilling Tools
STRRStar Equity (STRR) GlobeNewswire·2025-03-04 13:30

Core Viewpoint - Star Equity Holdings, Inc. has acquired Alliance Drilling Tools, LLC, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy by establishing a new "Energy Services" operating division [1][4][9]. Transaction Highlights - The acquisition closed on March 3, 2025, with an enterprise value of 12.65million,whichincludesrealestatevaluedatapproximately12.65 million, which includes real estate valued at approximately 3.0 million [6][7]. - Star Equity paid 4.9millionincash,partiallyfundedby4.9 million in cash, partially funded by 2.5 million in debt financing, and issued 775,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock valued at 7.75million[7].CompanyOverviewAllianceDrillingTools,foundedin2009,specializesintherental,sale,andrepairofdownholetoolsfortheoilandgas,geothermal,mining,andwaterwellindustries[3][8].ADTgeneratedapproximately7.75 million [7]. Company Overview - Alliance Drilling Tools, founded in 2009, specializes in the rental, sale, and repair of downhole tools for the oil and gas, geothermal, mining, and water-well industries [3][8]. - ADT generated approximately 10.5 million in revenue for the full year 2024, with a gross margin of 48% and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 million [4]. Strategic Fit - The acquisition allows Star to diversify its operating portfolio and leverage ADT's specialized industry knowledge to capitalize on growth opportunities in the energy sector [4][9]. - ADT will retain its brand and continue operations as a division of Star, which now comprises three divisions: Building Solutions, Energy Services, and Investments [4][9]. Future Growth Potential - Star plans to enhance ADT's growth through strategic investments aimed at expanding operational capacity and meeting rising demand for its services [4][6].