Coming off 10 year highs for oil and gas deal volume and aggregate value, Duane digs into the current deal landscape for oilfield service providers in a low oil pricing environment.

Duane expands on what to expect in regards to deal profiles and buyer appetite in the coming year; more merger scenarios, heavier stock and lighter cash deals, and more structured earn-outs for service companies. Overall, he expects strategic consolidation in the market to gain momentum in the back half of the year.

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