https://ir.dnow.com/news-releases/news-release-details/dnow-completes-acquisition-whitco-supply
New Orleans, LA – March 12, 2024 – Legacy Capital announced today the completion of the acquisition of Whitco Supply, LLC by DNOW Inc (NYSE: DNOW) after the conclusion of the regulatory approval process and other customary closing conditions.
The acquisition of Whitco Supply enhances DNOW’s capabilities and position in the midstream, E&P and targeted adjacent markets that have been core to the company’s growth strategy, while increasing the company’s earnings and free cash flow capacity. The deployment of capital strategically aligns with and reinforces the company’s commitment to increase long-term value for our shareholders and stakeholders.
“I’m proud that we continue to use our strong free cash flow to acquire accretive businesses that strengthen DNOW’s financial returns for our shareholders,” said David Cherechinsky, President and CEO of DNOW. “Whitco Supply brings a talented team with extensive product application expertise that will enable us to gain market share and expand our position in the midstream end market. We are excited to welcome Whitco Supply to the DNOW family and look forward to bringing together our two highly complementary businesses.”
Scottie Dawes, co-owner and co-owner and co-founder of Whitco said “It has been an honor to grow this company alongside our employees. We are thankful for our customers and vendors and the family and friends who trusted and helped us become what we are today. The support we have received over the last 20 years has been a blessing. Since the beginning, being able to deliver excellent quality products in a timely fashion to our customers has been the goal and led to our success. Whitco has always been a family to me and the other partners, and watching our employees develop into the strong team they are now has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. We believe DNOW is getting the BEST team in the supply store business, and I’m confident they will take things to the next level.” Scottie added, “Marianne and the group at Legacy Capital led us through this transaction and their guidance, analysis, and execution resulted in a great deal and very smooth process.”
Marianne Van Meter, Managing Partner at Legacy Capital, said, “Over the past 20 years, the Dawes family built an incredible company, culture, and management team at Whitco. Having clients that are that knowledgeable and passionate about their business makes our job so much easier.”
Legacy Capital helps create value for owners of private companies with its depth of knowledge and technical execution expertise in mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and general financial advisory. Legacy Capital also provides valuation opinions and complex litigation support services.
Legacy Capital was founded in 1994 and is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Legacy Capital is a registered member of FINRA, SIPC, and the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions, Securities Division.
About Whitco Supply
Founded in 2003 by the Dawes family, Whitco Supply provides energy products and solutions to the midstream market, as well as the broader energy sectors. Headquartered in Broussard, LA, Whitco Supply has approximately 230 employees across eight locations in the United States.
About DNOW
DNOW is a worldwide supplier of energy and industrial products and packaged, engineered process and production equipment with a legacy of over 160 years. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with 2,475 employees and a network of locations worldwide, we offer a broad set of supply chain solutions combined with a suite of digital offerings branded as DigitalNOW® that provide customers world-class technology for digital commerce, data and information management. Our locations provide products and solutions to exploration and production, midstream transmission and storage companies, refineries, chemical companies, utilities, mining, municipal water, manufacturers, engineering and construction as well as companies operating in the decarbonization, energy transition and renewables end markets.