Tidewater Acquires Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore in $500 Million All-Cash Deal
February 22, 2026
Tidewater entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. and its affiliate Atlantic Offshore Services S.A. (collectively “WSUT”) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $500 million, including assumption of existing debt. The deal is expected to close late in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals (including Brazil’s CADE) and customary closing conditions.
- Buyers
- Tidewater Inc.
- Targets
- Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A., Atlantic Offshore Services S.A.
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Brazil
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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