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Weatherford shareholders back move from Ireland to Delaware

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:30:55 -0400

Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) announced that shareholders have approved all proposals required to redomesticate the company from Ireland to Delaware, including votes at both a Board-Convened Scheme Meeting and an Extraordinary General Meeting.

The company expects the redomestication to generate approximately $20 million to $30 million in annual cash savings beginning in 2027. Weatherford said the move is intended to simplify its organizational, statutory, and regulatory structure.

The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including final approval by the Irish High Court. Weatherford expects the redomestication to become effective during the fourth quarter of 2026.

Girish Saligram, Weatherford's President and Chief

Weatherford Shareholders Approve Redomestication to Delaware

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

HOUSTON, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford” or the “Company”) today announced that shareholders have approved all proposals required to effect the Company's redomestication from Ireland to Delaware, including approval at both the Board-Convened Scheme Meeting and Extraordinary General Meeting. The shareholder vote marks a significant milestone in Weatherford's continued transformation and advances the Company's plan to establish a corporate structure better aligned with its global operations, long-term strategy, and shareholder base.

The Company believes the redomestication will simplify its organizational, statutory, and regulatory structure while providing a more

Weatherford Shareholders Approve Redomestication to Delaware

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

The Company believes the redomestication will simplify its organizational, statutory, and regulatory structure while providing a more

Weatherford, NCS Multistage set merger election deadline for Aug. 31

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:16:44 -0400

Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) and NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCSM) announced that NCS Multistage stockholders have until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Aug. 31, 2026, to elect the form of merger consideration they wish to receive upon closing of the transaction.

Under the merger agreement terms, NCS Multistage stockholders may elect to receive either 0.554 Weatherford ordinary shares, or a combination of 0.239 Weatherford ordinary shares and a cash amount equal to 0.137 Weatherford ordinary shares, subject to proration and certain limitations and adjustments.

Stockholders who elect the all-share option or who do not submit a valid election before the

Weatherford, NCS Multistage set merger election deadline for Aug. 31

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:16:44 -0400

Stockholders who elect the all-share option or who do not submit a valid election before the

Weatherford, NCS Multistage set merger election deadline for Aug. 31

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:16:44 -0400

Stockholders who elect the all-share option or who do not submit a valid election before the

Weatherford, NCS Multistage set merger election deadline for Aug. 31

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:16:44 -0400

Stockholders who elect the all-share option or who do not submit a valid election before the

Weatherford and NCS Multistage Announce Anticipated Election Deadline and Closing Date

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:15:00 -0400

HOUSTON, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford”) and NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCSM) (“NCS Multistage”) today announced that 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time on August 31, 2026, is the anticipated deadline for NCS Multistage stockholders to elect the form of merger consideration that they would be entitled to receive at the closing of the transaction (the “Election Deadline”).

Under the terms of the merger agreement, NCS Multistage stockholders can elect to receive either (i) 0.554 Weatherford ordinary shares at closing (the “Share Consideration”), or (ii) a combination of 0.239

Weatherford and NCS Multistage Announce Anticipated Election Deadline and Closing Date

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:15:00 -0400

Weatherford and NCS Multistage Announce Anticipated Election Deadline and Closing Date

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:15:00 -0400

Weatherford and NCS Multistage Announce Anticipated Election Deadline and Closing Date

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:15:00 -0400

UBS Upgrades Weatherford International plc (WFRD) to Buy

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:48:17 -0400

UBS analyst Josh Silverstein upgraded Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $114.00 (from $113.00).

The analyst comments: “We upgrade WFRD from Neutral to Buy with a $114 PT. WFRD has fallen by 18% since the Middle East conflict's start, underperforming the OIH by 16%. We attribute the underperformance to near-term Middle East headwinds. We see this pressure as temporary, with a post-conflict recovery driving a meaningful acceleration in region activity, supported by an estimated ~$137.5Bn of regional O&G project tenders. Further, WFRD is well positioned to benefit from growing offshore/deepwater development activity through

UBS Upgrades Weatherford International plc (WFRD) to Buy

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:48:17 -0400

UBS analyst Josh Silverstein upgraded Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) from Neutral to Buy with a price target of $114.00 (from $113.00).

Weatherford International plc (WFRD) PT Lowered to $151 at Barclays

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:07:00 -0400

Barclays analyst David Anderson lowered the price target on Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) to $151.00 (from $154.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on July 30, 2026

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:10:00 -0400

HOUSTON, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (“NCS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:NCSM), a leading provider of highly engineered products and support services that facilitate the optimization of oil and natural gas well construction, well completions and field development strategies, announced today that it will report its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 on Thursday July 30, 2026.

On June 1, 2026, Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford”) and NCS announced that Weatherford has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NCS. The transaction is subject to certain customary closing conditions, including

NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on July 30, 2026

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:10:00 -0400

NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on July 30, 2026

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:10:00 -0400

NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on July 30, 2026

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:10:00 -0400

Weatherford International plc (WFRD) Misses Q2 EPS by 35c

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 06:12:43 -0400

Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) reported Q2 EPS of $0.55, $0.35 worse than the analyst estimate of $0.90. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.1 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.07 billion.

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Weatherford Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Second quarter revenue of $1,105 million decreased 4% sequentially
Second quarter operating income of $107 million decreased 13% sequentially
Second quarter net income of $39 million decreased 64% sequentially; net income margin of 3.5%
Second quarter adjusted EBITDA* of $223 million, decreased 4% sequentially; adjusted EBITDA margin* of 20.2% decreased 4 basis points sequentially
Second quarter cash provided by operating activities of $175 million and adjusted free cash flow* of $139 million
Shareholder return of $36 million for the quarter, which included dividend payments of $20 million and share repurchases of $16 million
Announced the acquisition of NCS

Weatherford Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Second quarter revenue of $1,105 million decreased 4% sequentially
Second quarter operating income of $107 million decreased 13% sequentially
Second quarter net income of $39 million decreased 64% sequentially; net income margin of 3.5%
Second quarter adjusted EBITDA* of $223 million, decreased 4% sequentially; adjusted EBITDA margin* of 20.2% decreased 4 basis points sequentially
Second quarter cash provided by operating activities of $175 million and adjusted free cash flow* of $139 million
Shareholder return of $36 million for the quarter, which included dividend payments of $20 million and share repurchases of $16 million
Announced the acquisition of NCS

Weatherford Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Second quarter revenue of $1,105 million decreased 4% sequentially
Second quarter operating income of $107 million decreased 13% sequentially
Second quarter net income of $39 million decreased 64% sequentially; net income margin of 3.5%
Second quarter adjusted EBITDA* of $223 million, decreased 4% sequentially; adjusted EBITDA margin* of 20.2% decreased 4 basis points sequentially
Second quarter cash provided by operating activities of $175 million and adjusted free cash flow* of $139 million
Shareholder return of $36 million for the quarter, which included dividend payments of $20 million and share repurchases of $16 million
Announced the acquisition of NCS

Weatherford Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Second quarter revenue of $1,105 million decreased 4% sequentially
Second quarter operating income of $107 million decreased 13% sequentially
Second quarter net income of $39 million decreased 64% sequentially; net income margin of 3.5%
Second quarter adjusted EBITDA* of $223 million, decreased 4% sequentially; adjusted EBITDA margin* of 20.2% decreased 4 basis points sequentially
Second quarter cash provided by operating activities of $175 million and adjusted free cash flow* of $139 million
Shareholder return of $36 million for the quarter, which included dividend payments of $20 million and share repurchases of $16 million
Announced the acquisition of NCS

Weatherford International plc (WFRD) PT Lowered to $154 at Barclays

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:20:04 -0400

Barclays analyst David Anderson lowered the price target on Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) to $154.00 (from $156.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

This oil stock offers "best risk/reward" into Q2 earnings, Citi says

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Oilfield services stocks (OFS) are being pulled by the on-and-off nature of the Iranian conflict, and with disparate outcomes across end markets once the conflict resolves, investors are finding it difficult to re-engage even after a recent pull-back, according to Citi analysts.

Still, ”we see opportunities and seek to identify investment narratives with the best risk/return skew,” the team said.

Among large caps, Citi sees Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) as offering the strongest risk/reward, citing share gains abroad, where the company is roughly 60% exposed, along with upside to U.S. frac pricing and "optionality when the Middle East returns to growth."

The bank laid