NexTier Oilfield Solutions (NEX) and Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN) are in discussions over a potential tie-up that would establish a major player in the oilfield-services industry, the Wall Street Journal’s Lauren Thomas reports, citing people familiar with the matter. An agreement is not imminent and it’s not certain that the negotiations will result in a deal, the author notes.
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