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Business acquisition

Natural Gas Services Group acquires Flatrock

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026

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The acquisition of Flatrock Compression Holdings by Natural Gas Services Group is expected to positively impact Natural Gas Services Group's stock price due to the immediate accretion to key financial metrics and expanded market presence. The increased operational density in the United States — Permian Basin and United States — Eagle Ford Group regions could lead to higher revenue and profitability for Natural Gas Services Group, benefiting investors in the energy services sector.

Oil and gas industry Energy services

Natural Gas Services Group acquired Flatrock Compression Holdings for $120 million, comprising $110 million in cash and $10 million in newly issued Natural Gas Services Group common stock. This strategic move expands Natural Gas Services Group's natural gas compression business, enhancing its presence in the United States — Permian Basin and United States — Eagle Ford Group regions. Flatrock Compression Holdings, founded in 2001, provides rental compression services with a fleet of approximately 86,000 horsepower, operating at 95% utilization. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Natural Gas Services Group's financial metrics, broaden its customer base, and increase operational density in key energy-producing areas. Natural Gas Services Group also amended its credit agreement, increasing its committed credit facility from $400 million to $500 million to support the transaction.

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Natural Gas Services Group acquired Flatrock Compression Holdings, expanding its natural gas compression business and strengthening its presence in key energy-producing regions. This acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to its financial metrics and broadens its customer base.
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Flatrock Compression Holdings was acquired by Natural Gas Services Group for $120 million, integrating its rental compression services and fleet into a larger entity. This provides new growth opportunities for its employees and customers.
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Justin Jacobs, CEO of Natural Gas Services Group, spearheaded the acquisition of Flatrock Compression Holdings, emphasizing its strategic importance and financial benefits for the company.
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The United States — Permian Basin is one of the key energy-producing regions where Natural Gas Services Group expanded its operational density and customer base through the acquisition of Flatrock Compression Holdings.
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The United States — Eagle Ford Group is another significant energy-producing region where Natural Gas Services Group increased its operational density and customer diversification following the acquisition of Flatrock Compression Holdings.
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Nokia served as a financial advisor to Natural Gas Services Group for the acquisition.
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Greenridge Advisors served as a financial advisor to Flatrock Compression Holdings for the acquisition.
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C. Burke Legal served as a legal advisor to Flatrock Compression Holdings for the acquisition.
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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough served as a legal advisor to Flatrock Compression Holdings for the acquisition.
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher served as a legal advisor to Natural Gas Services Group for the acquisition.
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