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Otodata Announces the Acquisition of Dunraven Systems’ Delta Software Platform

Montreal, QC, May 14th, 2025 – Otodata is pleased to announce the acquisition of Dunraven Systems’ Delta software platform. For over 20 years, they have been a leader in the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/otodata-announces-acquisition-dunraven-systems-delta-software-platform/

Beckett acquires Thermo Products—continuing its investment in the future of the heating industry

R.W. Beckett Corporation announces that Thermo Products and its industry- leading brand of Thermo Pride products are joining the R.W. Beckett family of companies.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH: R.W. Beckett Corporation announces that Thermo Products and its industry-leading brand of Thermo Pride products are joining the R.W. Beckett family of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/beckett-acquires-thermo-productscontinuing-its-investment-future-heating-industry/

Show Me the Money

A Primer on Financing Options for Acquisitions
A Primer on Financing Options for Acquisitions A business acquisition can be a pivotal moment in the lifecycle of a heating oil or propane company, offering the potential for… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/show-me-money1/

Assessing Acquisition Opportunities

A comprehensive approach considering financial and strategic factors is necessary when considering an business acquisition
A strategic acquisition can present a compelling opportunity for an energy business to expand its market share, enhance operational capabilities, and gain a competitive edge.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/assessing-acquisition-opportunities/

What Speeds Up or Slows Down a Sales Process?

Seller information can make a merger or acquisition move more smoothly
Seller information can make a merger or acquisition move more smoothly When it comes to Mergers and Acquisitions, the transaction process timeline can vary widely based on… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/what-speeds-or-slows-down-sales-process/

Buyers Don’t Buy What They Can’t See

Carefully preparing your company for sale can lead to higher offers.
Carefully preparing your company for sale can lead to higher offers. While the process of selling a business is similar for every company, the process of preparing for a sale can… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/buyers-dont-buy-what-they-cant-see/

The Future Is Your Choice

Despite the energy crisis, we’re still in a seller’s market … but for how long?
Despite the energy crisis, we’re still in a seller’s market … but for how long? In today’s world, when owners are considering their transition strategy, there is a tremendous… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/future-your-choice/

This Is Personal

Don’t discount that side of selling your energy business
Don’t discount that side of selling your energy business M&A activity in the energy industry is at an all-time high. Whether it is the approaching retirement age of business… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/personal/

R.W. Beckett Acquires Delavan Industrial Nozzle Business

Heating equipment manufacturer R.W. Beckett announced that it has acquired Delavan Spray LTD & Delavan LLC from Collins Aerospace Corporation
Heating equipment manufacturer R.W. Beckett announced that it has acquired Delavan Spray LLC & Delavan LTD from Collins Aerospace Corporation. Delavan designs and manufacturers… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/rw-beckett-acquires-delavan-industrial-nozzle-business/

Buyer and Seller Wish Lists

What each party wants out of an acquisition
What each party wants out of an acquisition Despite a global pandemic, fluctuating oil prices, tight propane supplies, and pressure from politicians pandering to the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/buyer-and-seller-wish-lists/

Know Your Worth

Ten factors affecting business value in the energy industry
Ten factors affecting business value in the energy industry The turmoil of the lengthy pandemic and global shifts in fuel supply has impacted many aspects of the energy industry.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/know-your-worth/

A Buyer’s — and a Seller’s — Market

Six reasons for the heating fuel industry’s recent spike in M&A activity
Six reasons for the heating fuel industry’s recent spike in M&A activity As we all know, we are in a consolidating industry. We estimate that there are around half as many… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/buyers-and-sellers-market/

Cetane Associates Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary

On April 15, Cetane Associates LLC announced it was celebrating 15 years of providing financial advisory services to business owners in the retail energy distribution industry.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/cetane-associates-celebrates-15-year-anniversary/

How Tax Changes May Affect Your Exit Timing

Thinking of getting out soon? Stop thinking and do it.
Thinking of getting out soon? Stop thinking and do it. If you have given any thought to selling your fuel oil or propane business and retiring, now might be a good time. And I… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/how-tax-changes-may-affect-your-exit-timing/

The Case for Strategic M&A Transactions

Plan for accelerated growth and added value
Plan for accelerated growth and added value Successful fuel oil and propane business owners understand that there are options to accelerate growth through the use of strategic… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/case-strategic-m-transactions/

Let’s Make a Deal (Post-Pandemic Version)

Lenders are ready to finance but social distancing presents logistical and personal obstacles
Lenders are ready to finance but social distancing presents logistical and personal obstacles The lingering effects of the COVID-19 crisis are impacting the way businesses in the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/lets-make-deal-post-pandemic-version/

Would a Joint Venture Work for Your Company?

Exploring the increasingly popular middle ground between buying and selling
The retail energy industry is in the midst of a period of consolidation. Due to a number of factors, the pace of buying and selling activity has increased significantly over the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/would-joint-venture-work-your-company/

NYOHA & OHILI Announce Major Merger

New group is largest state heating oil association by volume
Last month, the New York Oil Heating Association (NYOHA) and Oil Heat Institute of Long Island (OHILI) sent a special announcement to members of both organizations and various… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/nyoha-ohili-announce-major-merger/

The Age of Platforms

HEAT Show keynote describes the marriage of existing networks and surging data as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape business
Before the Providence Resolution, there was the Platform Revolution. And while the Northeast heating fuel sector’s “net-zero by 2050” commitment has rightfully become the talk of… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/age-platforms/

Occidental Beats Out Chevron in Bidding War for Anadarko

On May 9, Occidental Petroleum announced it had entered into a definitive agreement whereby the company will acquire Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for $59 in cash and 0.2934 shares of Occidental common stock per share of Anadarko common stock, in a trans…
Acquisition marks the biggest oil industry deal in three years On May 9, Occidental Petroleum announced it had entered into a definitive agreement whereby the company will… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/occidental-beats-out-chevron-bidding-war-anadarko/

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