Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) , a leading provider of drilling solutions, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire KCA Deutag International Limited ("KCA Deutag") for $1.9725 billion in cash. KCA Deutag is a global drilling company with a strong presence in the Middle East, South America, Europe and Africa. The company also operates offshore management contracts in the North Sea, Angola, Azerbaijan and Canada. The acquisition is expected to significantly increase HP's presence in t ...