Fugro closes first part of the sale of Global Marine
Published
02 Mar 2020 1:00 PM CET
Location
Leidschendam, the Netherlands
Fugro is pleased with today’s press release from HC2 Holdings, Inc. (HC2) about the completion of the sale of the first part of Global Marine Group (GMG), resulting in USD 37 million net proceeds for Fugro.
A subsidiary of Global Marine Holdings, LLC, in which Fugro holds a 23.6% equity interest, has sold 100% of GMG to an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman & Company, LLC. This transaction was announced on 30 January 2020.
Mark Heine, CEO: “I am pleased with the closing of this transaction. The proceeds will be used to reduce our outstanding debt position. It will enable us to focus on our core business and deliver on our Path to Profitable Growth strategy.”
This transaction excludes the previously announced sale of GMG’s 49% joint venture with Huawei Marine Networks Co. of which the 30% tranche is expected to also close in the first quarter of 2020.
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