HOUSTON, SCF Partners, Inc. ('SCF') is pleased to announce its acquisition of the Newpark Fluids Systems business ('NFS'), a leading global pure-play oil and gas and geothermal fluids solution provider, from Newpark Resources Inc. (NYSE: NR). Newpark Fluids Systems provides a full range of drilling and completion products and related technical services supported by an innovative digital modeling software suite, global supply chain and infrastructure to enhance the efficiency and productivity of our customers' performance. Newpark Fluid Systems' CEO, David Paterson, commented, 'We are thrilled to partner with SCF. This new partnership will be a source of enormous value creation for both our customers and the entire Newpark Fluids Systems team. Our global strategic growth plan will now accelerate under a new and focused board with significant energy experience and commitment. SCF's unsurpassed track record of success in the global energy services industry provides exciting opportunities as we look to the futu re.'