TULSA, Okla., Feb. 9, 2017 – With rising expectations for a significant increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the oil and gas industry in 2017, Stonebridge Consulting has taken a leadership position in the growing M&A services market.
Stonebridge, which saw a significant uptick in M&A consulting business last year, has a comprehensive Merger and Acquisition Services offering that includes specialized support for every M&A participant: established companies, startups and private equity partners.
The company’s M&A services provide clients with an end-to-end solution—from planning to execution and enablement—that targets every M&A player, and which represents a service level that other consulting firms cannot provide, according to Stonebridge Consulting Managing Director Kate Stevenson.
“Our services cover the entire M&A lifecycle, from acquisition strategy to complete IT outsourcing,” Stevenson said. “Because we focus exclusively on the oil and gas industry, we have amassed significant intellectual capital, which forms the basis of our M&A services methodology. We have a partner network to cover every aspect of an acquisition, including human resources, fleet, security and network operations. Additionally, we have proprietary tools and accelerators to streamline data integration and reduce total cost of ownership for software and vendor services.”
Stonebridge offers three defined M&A service offerings:
- M&A Integration Services – Comprehensive advisory and technology-enablement services to streamline acquisition integration at established companies.
- Startup Enablement – A defined toolkit for standing up the essential functions, processes, and technology for newly funded enterprises.
- Private Equity Portfolio Optimization — Targeted solutions for the investment side of the transaction that can reduce integration costs by 20 percent.
With its M&A expertise and defined service offerings, Stonebridge is optimally positioned to assist oil and gas companies going forward. A Deloitte report on M&A trends indicates the industry is anticipating a big push in M&A activity in 2017. Based on findings from a survey of operators and private equity funds, the report concludes:
- M&A activity on the rise. 75 percent of respondents expect deal activity to increase in 2017.
- Bigger deals. More than 60 percent expect deal size to increase.
- Divestitures a major focus. Nearly 75 percent of respondents plan to shed businesses next year.
- Premium on integration planning. Effective planning is the number one factor in M&A success.
- IT is key. Acquiring technology assets surged in importance as a strategic driver of M&A.
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Stonebridge Consulting, LLC, is a leading provider of business advisory and technology services for next-gen oil and gas. Stonebridge’s services help oil and gas companies produce hydrocarbons efficiently and safely, optimize volumes, increase margins, and maximize returns. Headquartered in Tulsa and with offices in Houston, Oklahoma City, and Denver, we serve the oil and gas industry exclusively, with targeted solutions for upstream, midstream, downstream and oilfield services companies focused on resource plays in North America. More information about Stonebridge Consulting is available at www.sbconsulting.com.