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U.S. Silica Acquires Texas Frac Sand Producer for $210MM

US Silica Not Disclosed
AnnouncedJul 19, 2016
TypeCorporate
Announced Date
July 19,2016
Transaction Type
Corporate




Snapshot
Location
Region
Ark-La-Tex - East Texas,Ark-La-Tex

Country
United States

State
Texas

County
Tyler


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U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. announced an agreement to acquire a leading regional sand producer for approximately $210 million. The transaction will be funded using a combination of cash on hand (57%) and restricted stock (43%).The acquisition of the NBR Sand unit of the privately-owned New Birmingham Inc. is expected to close in August 2016.

The business, located in Tyler, Texas, operates a single sand mine and plant that has the capacity to produce just over two million tons of fine-grade frac sand per year.  The east Texas facility currently sells its products FOB the plant to customers that…

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