First there was a deal. Then it was called off. But now the deal is back on the table. Semco Maritime is again on track to acquire the major shipyard and offshore company Bergen Group's rig activities on Hanøytangen off the coast of Bergen, according to a statement from the two companies.
Bergen Group has reached agreement with Semco Maritime and Hellik Teigen AS, which will acquire real estate. The sale is worth around USD 32.7 million, the same price featured in the original agreement. The statement does not reveal how much Semco and Hellik Teigen will pay each for the activities. The companies expect to complete the transaction later today, Tuesday.
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