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Wood Group offloads EthosEnergy stake for $138m

Thu 02 January 2025 11:40 | A A A

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(Sharecast News) - John Wood Group announced on Thursday that it has completed the sale of its 51% stake in EthosEnergy Group to private equity firm One Equity Partners for a final net cash consideration of $138m.

The FTSE 250 company said the transaction included an additional $42m in cash at completion, replacing previously planned loan notes.

EthosEnergy, a joint venture between Wood and Siemens Energy, is focussed on rotating equipment and employs about 3,600 people globally.

The sale, initially agreed on 28 August, was finalised on 31 December.

In 2023, EthosEnergy contributed $34m in adjusted EBITDA to Wood's results, but no revenue was recognised in the company's financial statements.

The joint venture was part of Wood's investment services business unit.

"We are pleased to complete the sale of EthosEnergy to One Equity Partners," said chief executive officer Ken Gilmartin.

"This strategic divestment is part of our strategy to be selective and focused on our core business.

"We will continue to align our portfolio as part of our commitment to simplify Wood."

At 1417 GMT, shares in John Wood Group were up 3.81% at 68.1p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.

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