# Bristow and Era to merge in all-stock transaction

Bristow Group Inc. and Era Group Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction. The combined company will be named Bristow and will have a fleet of more than 300 aircraft, strengthening its global leadership in offshore aviation transportation and search and rescue.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-01-24
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: offshore aviation transportation, search and rescue services

## Companies

- [Era Group](https://endata.com/companies/37917.md) (target)
- [Bristow Group](https://endata.com/companies/44771.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [dallas.citybuzz.co](https://dallas.citybuzz.co/article/593329/bristow-and-era-to-merge), 2020-01-24: "Bristow Group Inc. (“Bristow”) and Era Group Inc. (NYSE: ERA) (“Era”) announced today that they entered into a definitive agreement to combine the two companies in an all-stock transaction"
- [bristowgroup.com](https://www.bristowgroup.com/news-media/press-releases/detail/437/bristow-and-era-to-merge-forming-a-larger-more-diverse), 2020-01-24: "Bristow and Era share complementary cultures built on an unwavering commitment to safety and quality through experienced, well-trained trai"

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