Ranger Energy Services Acquires American Well Services from Argonaut Private Equity
November 10, 2025
Ranger Energy Services (NYSE: RNGR) has acquired American Well Services (AWS), a Permian Basin-focused well services provider, from Argonaut Private Equity for approximately $90.5 million in a cash, stock and earn‑out deal. The acquisition increases Ranger’s rig count by roughly 25%, expands its service lines and is expected to be immediately accretive with identified synergies of $4 million.
- Buyers
- Ranger Energy Services, Inc.
- Targets
- American Well Services
- Sellers
- Argonaut Private Equity
- Industry
- Oil & Gas
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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