BoyarMiller invited energy industry experts David A. Pursell with Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., Matthew G. Pilon with Simmons & Company International and Robert A. Dye, Ph.D. with Comerica Bank for a discussion on the current regulatory/political climate, trends and what to look for this year, and when the industry recovers.
http://www.boyarmiller.com/news-and-publications/events/breakfast-forum-the-energy-industry-2016-looking-forward/
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Energy Industry 2016 – Looking ForwardBoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a discussion on the energy industry.
Speakers included David A. Pursell with Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., Matthew G. Pilon with Simmons & Company International and Robert A. Dye, Ph.D. with Comerica Bank.
BoyarMiller Forum: The Current State of the Capital Markets 2016BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the Current State of the Capital Markets. Speakers included:
- Drew Kanaly, Kanaly Trust – Equity & the Public Markets
- Cliff Atherton, GulfStar Group – Private Equity and M&A
- John Sarvadi, Texas Capital Bank – Commercial Banking & Real Estate Lending
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Current State of the Capital Markets 2016BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the Current State of the Capital Markets. Speakers included Drew Kanaly with Kanaly Trust, Cliff Atherton with GulfStar Group and John Sarvadi with Texas Capital Bank, LLC.
More online: http://www.boyarmiller.com/news-and-publications/events/breakfast-forum-current-state-capital-markets-2016/
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets – Wha...BoyarMiller
More online: http://www.boyarmiller.com/news-and-publications/events/breakfast-forum-the-houston-commercial-real-estate-markets-whats-ahead-for-2016/
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the look ahead for Houston’s Commercial Real Estate for 2016.
Speakers included: Jimmy Hinton with HFF; Jonathan Brinsden with Midway; and Trey Odom with Avera Companies.
BoyarMiller Forum: Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets 2017 OutlookBoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the look ahead for Houston’s Commercial Real Estate for 2017. Speakers included: Allen Crosswell with NewQuest Crosswell; Jonathan Brinsden with Midway; and John Nicholson with Avera Companies.
View more at: http://www.boyarmiller.com/news-and-publications/events/breakfast-forum-houston-commercial-real-estate-markets-whats-ahead-2017/
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets – Wha...BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the look ahead for Houston’s Commercial Real Estate for 2015.
Speakers included: Will Holder with Trendmaker Homes; Allen H. Crosswell, with NewQuest Crosswell; Jonathan Brinsden with Midway; and Welcome Wilson, Jr. with Welcome Group.
This edition of Energy Perspectives summarizes industry activity in 2015 and outlook for 2016. Cost-cutting and balance sheet restructurings prevailed in 2015 in an effort to ensure survival in early 2016. M&A activity may be led by distressed opportunities, while bankruptcies are expected to accelerate. Once the industry reaches equilibrium, consolidation is expected as a means to capitalize on the “New Normal.”
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets – Wha...BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the look ahead for Houston’s Commercial Real Estate for 2016.
Speakers include: Jimmy Hinton with HFF; Jonathan Brinsden with Midway; and Trey Odom with Avera Companies.
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Energy Industry 2016 – Looking ForwardBoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a discussion on the energy industry.
Speakers included David A. Pursell with Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co., Matthew G. Pilon with Simmons & Company International and Robert A. Dye, Ph.D. with Comerica Bank.
BoyarMiller Forum: The Current State of the Capital Markets 2016BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the Current State of the Capital Markets. Speakers included:
- Drew Kanaly, Kanaly Trust – Equity & the Public Markets
- Cliff Atherton, GulfStar Group – Private Equity and M&A
- John Sarvadi, Texas Capital Bank – Commercial Banking & Real Estate Lending
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Current State of the Capital Markets 2016BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the Current State of the Capital Markets. Speakers included Drew Kanaly with Kanaly Trust, Cliff Atherton with GulfStar Group and John Sarvadi with Texas Capital Bank, LLC.
More online: http://www.boyarmiller.com/news-and-publications/events/breakfast-forum-current-state-capital-markets-2016/
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets – Wha...BoyarMiller
More online: http://www.boyarmiller.com/news-and-publications/events/breakfast-forum-the-houston-commercial-real-estate-markets-whats-ahead-for-2016/
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the look ahead for Houston’s Commercial Real Estate for 2016.
Speakers included: Jimmy Hinton with HFF; Jonathan Brinsden with Midway; and Trey Odom with Avera Companies.
BoyarMiller Forum: Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets 2017 OutlookBoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the look ahead for Houston’s Commercial Real Estate for 2017. Speakers included: Allen Crosswell with NewQuest Crosswell; Jonathan Brinsden with Midway; and John Nicholson with Avera Companies.
View more at: http://www.boyarmiller.com/news-and-publications/events/breakfast-forum-houston-commercial-real-estate-markets-whats-ahead-2017/
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets – Wha...BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the look ahead for Houston’s Commercial Real Estate for 2015.
Speakers included: Will Holder with Trendmaker Homes; Allen H. Crosswell, with NewQuest Crosswell; Jonathan Brinsden with Midway; and Welcome Wilson, Jr. with Welcome Group.
This edition of Energy Perspectives summarizes industry activity in 2015 and outlook for 2016. Cost-cutting and balance sheet restructurings prevailed in 2015 in an effort to ensure survival in early 2016. M&A activity may be led by distressed opportunities, while bankruptcies are expected to accelerate. Once the industry reaches equilibrium, consolidation is expected as a means to capitalize on the “New Normal.”
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets – Wha...BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the look ahead for Houston’s Commercial Real Estate for 2016.
Speakers include: Jimmy Hinton with HFF; Jonathan Brinsden with Midway; and Trey Odom with Avera Companies.
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets – Wha...BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the look ahead for Houston’s Commercial Real Estate for 2017. Speakers included Allen Crosswell with NewQuest Crosswell, Jonathan Brinsden with Midway and John Nicholson with Avera Companies.
M&A activity in the o&g industry is at its lowest point in years. The number of deals in the first half of 2016 was 198, an "extremely low" number compared to what it has been in past years.
Nach einem eher verhaltenen Jahr 2013 nahmen 2014 M&A-Transaktionen in der Öl- und Gasindustrie deutlich zu. Angesichts des weiter sinkenden Ölpreises und der Entscheidung der OPEC gegen eine Drosselung der Fördermengen werden 2015 noch intensivere M&A-Aktivitäten in der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette stattfinden. Diese strategischen Deals sind für die Unternehmen wichtig, um Wertzuwächse zu erzielen, sich für kommende Marktturbulenzen zu rüsten und die Wettbewerbslandschaft zu ihren Gunsten zu formen.
Uber consulting firm Deloitte's regular mid-year update/analysis of oil & gas mergers and acquisitions. There were 299 deals in the first half of 2014, with 61% of those deals involving U.S. and Canadian companies. The report provides a high level view of what's happening by each major energy sector (upstream, midstream, downstream). It's no surprise that shale continues to dominate the energy picture in 2014.
Energy Industry Report: Energy Perspectives - January 2015Duff & Phelps
This edition of Energy Perspectives provides a recap of industry activity in 2014. Despite fairly consistent falling crude oil prices over the past six months, the industry experienced a record number of oilfield (OFS) M&A transactions for the fourth year in a row, achieving 329 announced transactions in 2014. For more detail on recent OFS trends, public comps and deal activity, read the report.
Market conditions at the fourth quarter’s outset largely reflected expectations of continued (albeit modest) economic growth and accommodative monetary policy. At mid quarter, the presidential election portended a period of fiscal stimulus and tightening monetary policy. Overall, the quarter witnessed a sharp rally in equities, tightening credit spreads, a downturn in Treasury prices and a strengthening of the U.S. dollar.
Capital Markets Insights: Credit Availability for the Middle Market Remains R...Duff & Phelps
Recent trimming in first lien debt appetite resulted in a higher proportion of second lien and junior debt in capital structures. The fuller covenant packages typical of the private market, combined with unabated growth in private investor capital formation, have served to differentiate middle market conditions from those of the broader liquid markets. While the weighted average cost of debt for middle market issuers has increased modestly, credit availability — both in terms of leverage multiples and cost — is robust.
Frothy global assets are flashing warning signs despite the lack of an obvious catalyst to sell
Political action to redress rising inequality may provide the trigger
Avoiding major market corrections can have a huge impact on long term portfolio returns
The outlook for oil remains murky but expectations for a significant rally have receded
Macro-economic indicators suggest a subdued outlook for the GCC
Profits for listed regional companies are stable but the ‘subsidy arbitrage’ is over
The overall outlook for 2017 Canadian M&A activity remains moderately positive, despite the decrease in the number of Canadian companies sold in 2016. Corporate balance sheets are flush with cash, with corporations actively looking for quality investments. Interest rates remain low, and oil prices are showing signs of improvement. Private Equity firms also have large cash holdings and often see Canadian firms as good "bolt-on" opportunities. Read the report for more detail on trends, public market performance and deal activity.
So how do you value the share price of stock for a given company? In other words, what is the intrinsic value of a given stock? Generally speaking, a stock is valued based on the company’s current financial state and what the market believes the company’s future financial state will look like. https://carnick.com/
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: Perspectives on the Energy Industry 2019BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a moderated discussion on the Perspectives on the Energy Industry 2019. Speakers included with Piper Jaffray, Matt McCarroll with Fieldwood Energy LLC, and Laura Schilling, of Pumpco Services.
BoyarMiller Perspectives on the Energy Industry 2018BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a moderated discussion on the Perspectives on the Energy Industry 2018.
Speakers included John Berger with Sunnova Energy, Paul Perea with Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co, and Sanjiv Shah with Simmons & Company International.
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets – Wha...BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the look ahead for Houston’s Commercial Real Estate for 2017. Speakers included Allen Crosswell with NewQuest Crosswell, Jonathan Brinsden with Midway and John Nicholson with Avera Companies.
M&A activity in the o&g industry is at its lowest point in years. The number of deals in the first half of 2016 was 198, an "extremely low" number compared to what it has been in past years.
Nach einem eher verhaltenen Jahr 2013 nahmen 2014 M&A-Transaktionen in der Öl- und Gasindustrie deutlich zu. Angesichts des weiter sinkenden Ölpreises und der Entscheidung der OPEC gegen eine Drosselung der Fördermengen werden 2015 noch intensivere M&A-Aktivitäten in der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette stattfinden. Diese strategischen Deals sind für die Unternehmen wichtig, um Wertzuwächse zu erzielen, sich für kommende Marktturbulenzen zu rüsten und die Wettbewerbslandschaft zu ihren Gunsten zu formen.
Uber consulting firm Deloitte's regular mid-year update/analysis of oil & gas mergers and acquisitions. There were 299 deals in the first half of 2014, with 61% of those deals involving U.S. and Canadian companies. The report provides a high level view of what's happening by each major energy sector (upstream, midstream, downstream). It's no surprise that shale continues to dominate the energy picture in 2014.
Energy Industry Report: Energy Perspectives - January 2015Duff & Phelps
This edition of Energy Perspectives provides a recap of industry activity in 2014. Despite fairly consistent falling crude oil prices over the past six months, the industry experienced a record number of oilfield (OFS) M&A transactions for the fourth year in a row, achieving 329 announced transactions in 2014. For more detail on recent OFS trends, public comps and deal activity, read the report.
Market conditions at the fourth quarter’s outset largely reflected expectations of continued (albeit modest) economic growth and accommodative monetary policy. At mid quarter, the presidential election portended a period of fiscal stimulus and tightening monetary policy. Overall, the quarter witnessed a sharp rally in equities, tightening credit spreads, a downturn in Treasury prices and a strengthening of the U.S. dollar.
Capital Markets Insights: Credit Availability for the Middle Market Remains R...Duff & Phelps
Recent trimming in first lien debt appetite resulted in a higher proportion of second lien and junior debt in capital structures. The fuller covenant packages typical of the private market, combined with unabated growth in private investor capital formation, have served to differentiate middle market conditions from those of the broader liquid markets. While the weighted average cost of debt for middle market issuers has increased modestly, credit availability — both in terms of leverage multiples and cost — is robust.
Frothy global assets are flashing warning signs despite the lack of an obvious catalyst to sell
Political action to redress rising inequality may provide the trigger
Avoiding major market corrections can have a huge impact on long term portfolio returns
The outlook for oil remains murky but expectations for a significant rally have receded
Macro-economic indicators suggest a subdued outlook for the GCC
Profits for listed regional companies are stable but the ‘subsidy arbitrage’ is over
The overall outlook for 2017 Canadian M&A activity remains moderately positive, despite the decrease in the number of Canadian companies sold in 2016. Corporate balance sheets are flush with cash, with corporations actively looking for quality investments. Interest rates remain low, and oil prices are showing signs of improvement. Private Equity firms also have large cash holdings and often see Canadian firms as good "bolt-on" opportunities. Read the report for more detail on trends, public market performance and deal activity.
So how do you value the share price of stock for a given company? In other words, what is the intrinsic value of a given stock? Generally speaking, a stock is valued based on the company’s current financial state and what the market believes the company’s future financial state will look like. https://carnick.com/
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: Perspectives on the Energy Industry 2019BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a moderated discussion on the Perspectives on the Energy Industry 2019. Speakers included with Piper Jaffray, Matt McCarroll with Fieldwood Energy LLC, and Laura Schilling, of Pumpco Services.
BoyarMiller Perspectives on the Energy Industry 2018BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a moderated discussion on the Perspectives on the Energy Industry 2018.
Speakers included John Berger with Sunnova Energy, Paul Perea with Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co, and Sanjiv Shah with Simmons & Company International.
Here you can find everything you need to know about the UK's financial services sector, including the latest house price, base rate, inflation and unemployment figures.
Etude PwC/Strategy& sur les fusions-acquisitions dans le secteur de l'énergie...PwC France
http://bit.ly/TransactionsEnergie2015
L'étude « Power & Renewables Deals » comprend une analyse de l’ensemble des transactions mondiales dans les domaines de l’énergie, des énergies renouvelables et des technologies propres. Sont couvertes les transactions portant sur la production d’énergie, son transport et sa distribution ; le transport, la distribution, le stockage et les pipelines de gaz naturel ; la vente au détail d’énergie et le nucléaire. Les transactions portant sur les opérations situées en amont de ces activités, comme l’exploration et la production de gaz, sont en revanche exclues de l’étude. L’analyse des énergies renouvelables englobe pour sa part les biocarburants, la biomasse, la géothermie, l’hydraulique (notamment marin), le solaire et l’éolien. Sont couvertes les transactions portant sur l’acquisition de projets de chantiers ou d’exploitation visant la production d’énergie renouvelable ainsi que des entreprises produisant les équipements destinés au secteur. Les transactions portant sur les technologies propres, enfin, sont celles liées à l’acquisition d’entreprises développant des produits à haute efficacité énergétique destinés aux infrastructures des énergies renouvelables.
Notre analyse se fonde sur les transactions publiées dans la base de données « M&A Global » de Dealogic et portant sur l’ensemble des fusions-acquisitions dans les domaines de l’électricité, du gaz et des énergies renouvelables. Cette base de données englobe les transactions annoncées (celles en attente de clôture financière et juridique) et les opérations terminées. La valeur inscrite est celle de la contrepartie annoncée a priori ou posteriori et tient compte des éventuelles dettes ou autres passifs estimés. Les données de comparaison (années ou trimestres précédents) peuvent présenter des différences avec celles de nos précédentes éditions ou autres publications de l’année en cours en cas de mise à jour des informations ou d’affinements de la méthodologie ayant entraîné des modifications de la base de données.
Key industry and market indicators for august 2015 canada and north americapaul young cpa, cga
Key market and industry trends for Canada and rest of the world.
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This is the first edition of the Deloitte Outlook for oilfield services. The forward-looking report is based on in-depth interviews with 12 executives of oilfield services companies. Its purpose is to obtain companies’ views of their current business environment and where they think the market is heading, both in the short and long term.
A round-up of the latest UK economic news, including a reminder of the key announcements in George Osborne's Budget, inflation falling to 0%, the latest unemployment figures and David Cameron's comments about his re-election.
Jan Vrins, leader of Navigant's global energy practice, examines the state and future of the power industry, including megatrends, tipping points, future state, and the path forward.
SMi's 3rd annual conference on Gas to Liquids Americas will provide a platform of discourse for the industry to consolidate the current state of Gas to Liquids within the wider midstream agenda.
Returning to Houston in March 9 - 10, Gas to Liquids Americas 2016 will help you understand the commercial, economic and financial considerations associated with GTL technology and projects.
What will you gain? Attendees will benefit from key insights into short and long term trends in commodity prices. The panel of expert speakers will help you understand the drivers behind GTL demand and update your knowledge on the latest technologies and advancements in the field.
How can you be sure that you are getting best value for your pound from your suppliers? Start by looking through our Market Intelligence briefing which covers areas as diverse as Merchant Card Payments and the future of Print. Then drop me an email if you want to discuss these or other areas of procurement in more detail at a.birse@erauk.net.
In this presentation, Gerhard Botha, Head of Group MES architecture at Sasol, discusses the major technological trends that are set to challenge businesses. He will take a look at opportunities as well as ways to respond to the challenges.
Based on these cues and other global economic and business triggers, GEP has
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and beyond. We also outline the key focus areas and priorities for CPOs and
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GT Events & Program Guide: ForwardThinking August/September 2017Grant Thornton LLP
ForwardThinking is a look ahead at the latest knowledge and insights available from Grant Thornton LLP. It includes a collection of our research, thought leadership and a schedule of upcoming webcasts and events.
Regulations, staffing keep energy executives on their toesGrant Thornton LLP
The American energy sector is booming like never before. Record domestic oil and natural gas production have ranked the U.S. output above that of Russia and Saudi Arabia. Such explosive growth, however, is challenged by regulations and a competitive M&A landscape, according to respondents to a Grant Thornton LLP and Hart Energy 2014 survey of the energy industry. This infographic outlines the key pain points for executives.
Get more survey findings at http://gt-us.co/1wvd0gJ.
The BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum returned in person discussing The Future of Houston: What's Shaping Our Economy. The panel of featured guests featured a variety of perspectives from Houston experts in Capital Markets, Energy, and Real Estate.
Read more to learn what our panel shared, as well as their insights and expertise on the state of Houston's economy — the current state and where it is going, local energy trends, and how real estate trends give insight to Houston's future.
The discussion included:
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-What is and is not moving in the energy sector
-What does the office of tomorrow look like
-What lenders are looking for
-Availability of and access to capital for middle market businesses
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BoyarMiller Shareholders Chris Hanslik and Andrew Pearce, alongside Celina Carter of BWC Terminals, shared their professional corporate real estate experience regarding leasing for smooth business operations.
In this session, they covered the key aspects of leases, including:
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Starting, growing or selling a business is exhilarating. The city of Houston possesses a powerful support network for business owners, but there is much to consider with any new business or growth strategy.
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ALTTA: Unlocking the Key Aspects of LeasesBoyarMiller
BoyarMiller Shareholders discuss leasing for smooth business operations. In this session, they discuss:
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- How to handle planned or unplanned interruptions, such as service interruptions, casualty, or condemnation
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BoyarMiller's State of the Capital Markets eBookBoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller hosted three financial experts for a moderated discussion on The Current State of the Capital Markets 2019. The panelists were: Kamden D. Kanaly, CFP®, Chairman, KDK Private Wealth Management; John Sarvadi, Executive Managing Director, Corporate Banking, Texas Capital Bank; and Scott D. Winship, Managing Director, GulfStar Group Investment Bankers.
2019 Information & Insights For EntrepreneursBoyarMiller
We understand the challenges and the opportunities in building a business, and we have helped clients put their dreams into action. BoyarMiller serves as a strategic partner for businesses of all size —from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies. Whether you are forming, buying, selling, or expanding a business, we support and help you to advance your business goals by bringing new possibilities into focus with clarity and confidence.
BoyarMiller - A Law to Think About - The Lifecycle of EmploymentBoyarMiller
Shareholders Matt Veech and Steve Keston presented an interactive discussion on employment law considerations from pre-employment and hiring through termination.
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets – Wha...BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a moderated discussion on the Current State of the Real Estate Markets. Speakers included Jimmy Hinton with HFF, Trey Odom with Avera Companies and Abbey Roberson with Texas Medical Center.
"Treacherous Terms – Drafting Contracts to Avoid Litigation"BoyarMiller
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Larry Wilson, Shareholder – Business Group
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Stacy Stanley Russell, Of Counsel – Litigation Group
Attorneys of BoyarMiller addressed meddlesome contract clauses from an in-house counsel point of view. Diligent contracting on the front end can help protect your client and avoid litigation on the back end. Drawing on their own experiences from prior roles as in-house counsel, our presenters will discuss several timely contractual provisions including indemnity and limitation of liability to show how business and litigation teams can work together to avoid potential conflict.
BoyarMiller: Pro bono in the trial courts and on appealBoyarMiller
HBA Litigation Section presentation October 2018 by BoyarMiller Senior Associate Whitney Brieck. "Ask not what you can do for pro bono, but what pro bono can do for you."
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Current State of the Capital Markets 2018BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a moderated discussion on the Current State of the Capital Markets. Speakers included Mark Montgomery with BBVA Compass, Ali Nasser with AltruVista, and Scott Winship of GulfStar Group.
#unplug? Legal and Ethical Challenges in Employment in an Online WorldBoyarMiller
A presentation on the legal and ethical considerations in the employment life cycle from pre-employment through post-termination. Screening applicants, monitoring policies, remote work considerations, and access to social media during and post-employment can create ethical questions and legal ramifications for every company.
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Houston Commercial Real Estate Markets – Wha...BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a panel discussion on the look ahead for Houston’s commercial real estate markets for 2018. Speakers included Jimmy Hinton with HFF, Jonathan Brinsden with Midway and John Nicholson with AVERA Companies.
BoyarMiller Breakfast Forum: The Current State of the Capital Markets 2017BoyarMiller
As part of its ongoing Breakfast Forum series, BoyarMiller gathered industry experts for a moderated discussion on the Current State of the Capital Markets. Speakers included Matt Anstead with EV Private Equity, Ali Nasser with AltruVista and Bill Pyle with Texas Capital Bank.
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BoyarMiller "The Energy Industry 2016" eBook
1. 2016 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
The Energy Industry –
Looking Forward
2. CONTACT
2925 Richmond Avenue, 14th Floor
Houston, Texas 77098
713.850.7766
Visit boyarmiller.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
03 : Impact of the Energy Downturn
04 : Notable Quotes from Our Presenters
05 : Expert Insights
The Economic Outlook
Trends in Energy Service and Equipment
Future Predictions
08 : Attorney Insights
Navigating Energy Legal Matters in a Downturn
11 : BoyarMiller Energy Practice Leaders
Welcome Readers,
No doubt that the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry, and of course its current
downturn, has a significant effect on all our businesses. At our annual BoyarMiller Energy
Breakfast Forum, three experts on the industry and its current economic impact shared
their perspectives to a packed room of very attentive listeners.
This eBook provides a high-level summary of the discussion and we hope you will find it
interesting and beneficial. At our firm, we practice law from a business point of view, so
understanding the issues impacting various business sectors is just as important to us, as
it is to our clients.
We thank Robert Dye, Matt Pilon and Dave Pursell for sharing their insights with us and we
invite you to forward this eBook to others. You can find their full presentations on our website.
We look forward to seeing you at our next forum.
Sincerely,
CHRIS HANSLIK
Firm Chairman
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FORUM
3. Hydraulic fracturing
demand down
47% since 2014
50% U.S.
rig utilization
80% of 180
newbuild offshore
rigs uncontracted
65
59
37
57
33
GLOBAL MA TRANSACTIONS
2015 THROUGH MARCH 15, 2016
(by target sector)
203 MA
DEALS
PAGE 03
Impact of the
Energy Downturn
GLOBAL QUARTERLY ENERGY SERVICES
AND EQUIPMENT MA TRANSACTIONS
(number of transactions)
2015
Q1
2015
69 (34%)
Consulting/
Engineering/
Data/Software
16 (8%) Pipeline
Related
16 (8%)
Environmental
Services
46 (23%) Drilling
Production
Well Service
43 (21%)
Equipment
ManufacturingQ3
2015
Q2
2015
Q4
2015
QTD
2016
2016
Last year, Congress
passed important legislation
allowing crude export
This year, production
cutbacks limit
the effect
BIG DEAL SMALL IMPACT
13 (6%) Other
4. Notable Quotes
from Our Presenters
PAGE 04
Low energy prices
puts money in
the hands of
the consumer.
A generation from
now, India will pass
China as the world’s
largest economy.
The market is asymmetrical
with many converging factors
impacting decisions.
The era of ultra-
cheap money is
coming to an end.
We just
need
demand
not to
contract.
Global oil demand
growth is strong.
Massive excess capacity
fuels uncertainty.
5. WHAT ARE WE SEEING?
• CONSUMER CENTRIC U.S. ECONOMY
Consumer spending comprises two-thirds of the GDP
and forces on U.S. households are a key determinant
of petroleum demand. The low price of oil is providing
more money for consumer spending. However, there
is an overhang of excess global capacity.
• GOOD NEWS
U.S. job growth is up; unemployment is down; wages are
rising and house prices are increasing 5% with low mort-
gage rates. Despite global volatility, U.S. households are
improving financially.
• EXPORTS IMPACTED
Upward pressure on the dollar means U.S. agricultural
and manufacturing exports are 20-25% more expensive
than they were a couple of years ago.
• GLOBAL FORCES
–– Watching Asia – half the world’s economic growth
comes from China; Japan leads the world in debt.
–– Greece’s economy and other situations in Europe
have a destabilizing impact.
The Economic Outlook
“Total household net worth is rising
to the pre-recession peak. For most
U.S. consumers, home equity is the
piggy bank again..”
ROBERT A. DYE, PH.D., Senior Vice President
and Chief Economist – Comerica Bank
PAGE 05
Robert A. Dye, PH.D, leads the Comerica Economics Department that provides
research and analysis vital to Comerica, its customers, business leaders and poli-
cymakers. He publishes a monthly U.S. economic update and quarterly regional
economic updates targeting 12 key metropolitan areas. Robert was honored with
the prestigious Lawrence R. Klein award in 2015 for the most accurate macroeco-
nomic forecasts among the nation’s top forecasters.
Expert Insights
6. Expert Insights
WHAT ARE WE SEEING?
• DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF?
U.S. land rig count is back to levels of the '80s…the 1880s.
• HELP NEEDED
The pressure pumping sector is the poster child for
excess capacity. After a huge ramp up in activity,
it has slowed to about 20-30% utilization.
• DOWNWARD SLIDE FOR MA
While the number of MA transactions in the oil patch
trends downward, 61% of the deals were done in the
U.S. and 22% in Europe.
• BETTER SERVICE?
Service companies will benefit in the long term from
efficiencies being put in place today. The new mantra:
“$60 is the new $90” as companies make adjustments for
a more disciplined business in a lower price environment.
• PUT THE BRAKES ON
This is the most uncertain time the industry has experi-
enced. Conflicting data reports result in differing
opinions on the timing of price increases.
Trends in Energy Services
and Equipment
“Hope is not a strategy, but in
uncertain times, it is reasonable
to preserve options if you can.”
MATTHEW G. PILON, Managing Director, Investment
Banking – Simmons Company International,
Energy Specialists of Piper Jaffray
Matthew G. Pilon has focused exclusively on the energy services and equipment
sector since 1994 when he joined Simmons Company International. A former
Naval Officer, he holds a BS in Computer Science from the U.S. Naval Academy,
an MA with distinction in International Relations from the University of Kent in
England, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Simmons Company is
now part of Piper Jaffray.
PAGE 06
7. Expert Insights
Future Predictions
Prediction: “$80 oil is structurally
possible by the end of 2016
given solid global demand
and declining production.”
DAVID A. PURSELL, Managing Director,
Head of Securities – Tudor, Pickering, Holt Co.
PAGE 07
Dave Pursell is responsible for Tudor, Pickering, Holt Co.’s analysis of the global oil
and gas markets, including inventory and price forecasts, supply/demand model-
ing and rig count/production relationships. He is past chairman of the IPAA Supply
Committee and sits on the Investment Committee of TPH Partners LP, private equity
division. He is a board member of private energy companies Oxane Materials and
Unconventional Gas Resources.
WHAT ARE WE SEEING?
• DEMAND GROWTH
There are several misperceptions in the industry.
Demand is not weak; shale production is not resilient.
Last year, demand grew an outstanding 2%. But shale
production has been falling since March 2015.
• WHAT DOWNTURN?
Low prices are fueling demand growth for gasoline
in the U.S. Consumers quickly forget downturns, as
evidenced by an increase in SUV sales when gas is
cheap. However, Asia is the largest geographic region
for gasoline demand.
• OPEC WILDCARD
In a post-sanctions world, we haven’t yet seen signifi-
cant new production from Iran, and that has everyone
feeling more positive.
• ELECTION DELAY
No new meaningful legislation will be passed anytime
soon and the upcoming election makes 2017 legislation
predictions impossible to make.
8. HOUSTON, TEXAS. If you are doing business in
Texas, you are inundated with daily news regard-
ing the state of the energy industry. There are
competing market forecasts, projected prices
per barrel, anticipated reductions-in-workforce,
and dueling supply-side analyses. The prolifera-
tion of information only adds to the uncertainty
facing the sector and those reliant on it.
As with the City of Houston at large, there is not
much that BoyarMiller touches that is not directly
affected by the current energy climate, and its
anticipated impacts going forward. While we
are lawyers by trade, what makes us unique is
our ability to deliver legal advice with a view
towards practical business solutions. That requires
an understanding of the current energy climate,
and how to apply the law to that context in a
way that gets our clients out ahead of the curve.
To that end, and informed by the fantastic
speakers at our March 2016 Energy Breakfast
Forum, the following are five observations –
and related tips – we have gleaned from our
legal practice, which at all times is carried out
with a view towards the energy sector and the
businesses affected by it.
NUMBER 1 – THE FORCE IS WITH THE SUPPLY SIDE
The data tells us that, throughout the energy downturn,
there has been a strong demand for oil globally. Accord-
ingly, analysts are focused on excess supply as the cause
for the low price-per-barrel, and the driver of price (and
growth) moving forward.
PAGE 08
Attorney Insights
Snapshot 2016: Upshots,
Quick Tips, and What to
Look for Next
CHRIS HANSLIK, Firm Chairman
LAUREN MCLAUGHLIN, Associate, Litigation Group
9. • Take an hour or two to get familiar with the lien process.
If you are in the business of providing or purchasing
goods or services for mineral activities and/or real
property improvements – whether such are for drilling
an oil or gas well, the construction of a chemical refinery,
or otherwise – it is worth sitting down with an attorney
to gain an understanding of how and when to use or
get rid of a lien. Liens are not appropriate in every con-
text, but they are an important last resort for unpaid
subcontractors, materialmen, and mechanics. They also
present a significant encumbrance on the property owner,
and expose a general contractor to collateral liability.
Whatever side you are on, understanding how to quickly
leverage – or invalidate – a lien is a powerful tool to have.
• Flexibility works. We have seen – and encouraged – a
number of flexible and creative payment arrangements
to facilitate the specific realities confronting suppliers
and purchasers alike. Papering up an alternative pay-
ment arrangement that works for both sides allows all
parties to avoid costly disputes and cultivate a lasting
business relationship going forward.
NUMBER 3 – LABOR ISSUES ON THE UP
Another thing on the rise in times of market downturn are
labor and employment issues. Layoffs, MA activity, and
other cost-cutting initiatives spike a more frequent ingress
and egress of employees. One collateral effect of this is
that our clients are having to pay increased attention to
issues surrounding employee confidentiality, non-compete,
and non-solicitation obligations. If you are an employer
concerned about departing employees, some steps to
ease your mind could be (i) reviewing your employment
agreements to ensure the enforceability of the confidential-
ity, non-competition, and/or non-solicitation provisions
contained therein; and (ii) making it a practice to have
each departing employee sign a statement that they have
returned all confidential information, including client con-
tacts. If you are a departing employee concerned about
a former employer, be aware of the obligations in your
employment agreement and the ways to minimize their
impact on your activities going forward.
In general, the consensus wild card on global supply is
foreign production, with countries like Iran threatening
to increase production despite the low prices and corre-
spondingly low returns. U.S. production, on the other
hand, has shown a rational reaction to the recent pric-
es-per-barrel – we have seen a staggering decrease in
domestic production since its peak in March 2015. This
domestic reduction leaves many optimistic about supply
adjusting and price rebounding in the next 2-3 years.
In the meantime, we are observing the many effects of
domestic EP companies hitting the “pause” on produc-
tion, where possible. Deep water drilling projects have
continued due to the significant capital commitments –
and potential production gains – involved. On land,
however, we are seeing an increasing backlog of Drilled
but UnComplete wells (DUCS or “ducks,” as referred to in
the industry). These wells enable production companies
to hold their drilling stakes until price recovers. They also
eventuate a growing number of disputes between royalty
owners and mineral lessees regarding, among other things,
the lessees’ obligations of continuous development on the
mineral lease. Whether and to what extent a production
company is obligated to drill when it is not profitable –
for the benefit of its joint venturers and/or mineral owners
– is a hot button issue that we will continue to monitor.
NUMBER 2 – COLLECTIONS
When the going gets tough, the collection efforts get
going. As in other times of economic downturn, we have
seen the expected increase in disputes over payments
for goods and services. While collection difficulties are
no surprise in economic hard times, here are a few quick
tips on how to anticipate – and sidestep – protracted
collection efforts in the future:
• Paper up a demand quickly. Soft negotiations are
invaluable, but if you have an aging account receivable
past the 90-day mark, we recommend putting together
a written demand for the payment. These sorts of letters
are commonplace in the industry, not a snub to your
clients. Also, and in addition to formalizing pressure to
settle the account, demand letters serve important legal
purposes, like perfecting your right to potential attor-
neys’ fees if the dispute escalates down the road.
ATTORNEY INSIGHTS : PAGE 09
10. NUMBER 5 – THE RESILIENTS
Perhaps just as interesting as the market downtrends
are the numerous companies managing to successfully
weather the storm. Much of this is the result of a learning
curve. While the 2008 downturn was a global credit crisis
rather than industry-specific, we are seeing fewer bank-
ruptcy filings in the energy sector now than in 2008
because of the lessons gleaned in that period.
In addition, although there has been a decrease in energy
MA activity lately, we are seeing larger consolidations
with a view towards providing fully integrated services. The
Houston Business Journal’s Suzanne Edwards recently gave
the example of the Schlumberger-Cameron deal, which
enabled Schlumberger, now in possession of Cameron’s
equipment fleet, to become a “one stop shop for customers”
and minimize the use of various independent contractors.
While the majors may continue to move towards life-of-field
services offerings, small to medium firms providing specific
technology, environmental, and other services are intact
and will continue to rebound as the market does.
In general, we view the resiliency demonstrated by the
energy market – and the Houston labor and real estate
markets so affected thereby – as a positive sign for the
coming years. In the meantime, our focus remains on
gathering information, minimizing uncertainty, and navi-
gating this climate to our clients’ best advantage.
NUMBER 4 – THE EFFECT ON HOUSTON REAL ESTATE
Houston real estate is feeling the ripples of the energy
downswing as well. We are seeing an increase in vacan-
cies in commercial office space and, particularly on the
West side of town around the Energy Corridor and in the
Woodlands, a dip in residential housing prices. However,
the situation is far from bleak. Mixed-use commercial
projects continue to roll out, quite successfully. We are
also seeing a decline in industrial vacancies, as industries
such as petrochemical and steel pipe manufacturing
continue to thrive in Houston. The Medical Center and
Houston’s bio-technology scene also do their part in
sustaining occupancy of commercial real estate spaces.
Globally, the biggest upshot we see at the intersection
of the energy downturn and real estate is the rise of the
flexible leasing arrangement. Owners should be on the
lookout for increasing subleasing arrangements and
shorter lease terms, as lessees feel the crunch and
anticipate it going forward.
ATTORNEY INSIGHTS : PAGE 10
11. STEVE KESTEN
Chair, Business Group
Represents multiple international energy and energy ser-
vices clients with outbound expansion (i.e., U.S. companies
expanding internationally) and inbound expansion (inter-
national companies expanding to the U.S.), including
start-up expansion or expansion by acquisition, as
well as in connection with financing and merger and
divestiture transactions.
CHRIS HANSLIK
Firm Chairman
Represents companies in all aspects of the energy sector,
both domestically and internationally, in disputes ranging
from breach of contract and fraud to misappropriation
of trade secrets and employment-related disputes.
Has secured favorable results in both state and federal
courts, as well as international arbitration proceedings
for energy clients.
PAGE 11
Energy Practice Leaders
BILL BOYAR
Founding Shareholder, Business Group
Represents the various parties involved in the acquisition,
disposition, capitalization and financing of national
and international businesses. Served as lead counsel
for numerous complex, multi-party acquisitions and proj-
ect financings with significant experience in corporate
finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and
structure finance.
12. PRACTICE LEADERS : PAGE 12
GUS BOURGEOIS
Shareholder, Business Group
Represents clients doing business domestically and interna-
tionally in connection with mergers and acquisitions, finance
and multi-jurisdictional transactions, including negotiation of
contracts for sales of goods and services (including master
service agreements), technology licensing, joint venture
agreements, and employment agreements, with significant
experience in assisting foreign businesses in establishing and
growing their U.S. operations.
ANDREW PEARCE
Shareholder, Litigation Group
Represents both individuals and corporations in all types
of commercial and business litigation – including the oil
and gas and chemical industries – for conflicts involving
employment disputes, trade secrets and confidential
information, breach of contract and more.
GARY MILLER
Founding Shareholder, Business Group
Represents numerous domestic and offshore-based com-
panies in connection with acquisitions and divestitures,
financings, joint ventures and general corporate matters
in the United States.
BLAKE D. ROYAL
Shareholder, Business Group
Represents corporations and businesses in corporate
transactions, contracts, private equity investments, merg-
ers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and capital
formation strategy and structure.
13. PRACTICE LEADERS : PAGE 13
MATTHEW S. VEECH
Shareholder, Litigation Group
Represents clients in a variety of employment and busi-
ness-related disputes, including matters relating to
enforcement of non-compete and non-solicitation
agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets and pro-
prietary information, breach of fiduciary duties and
breach of contract and related business torts.
PHILIP A. DUNLAP
Shareholder, Business Group
Represents clients for corporate and private securities
transactions as well as serving as outside general counsel
in a variety of matters, including mergers and acquisi-
tions, financing, employment agreements and raising
capital through private offerings.
DAVID STOCKEL
Shareholder, Litigation Group
Represents individuals and businesses in disputes involv-
ing employment and intellectual property, including
trade secrets, trademark and non-compete claims, prod-
ucts and premises liability, and energy-related matters
both onshore and offshore.