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    Event:  Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2009 Energy Conference
            The Grand Hyatt
            109 East 42nd Street
            Grand Central Terminal
            New York, NY 10017

            Tuesday, November 17, at 1:30 p.m. EST

Webcast: A live audio webcast and accompanying presentation slides will be available at the time of the event and can be accessed at http://ir.fmctechnologies.com/events.cfm.

FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FTI) is a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry. The Company designs, manufactures and services technologically sophisticated systems and products such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry. Named by FORTUNE Magazine as America's Most Admired Oil and Gas Equipment, Service Company in 2008, FMC Technologies has approximately 10,400 employees and operates 19 manufacturing facilities in 14 countries. For more information visit www.fmctechnologies.com.

SOURCE FMC Technologies, Inc.

http://www.fmctechnologies.com

FMC Technologies has agreed to acquire Direct Drive.

Energy Ventures III LP, a venture capital fund, has agreed to sell its stake in Direct Drive to FMC Technologies.

The transaction is valued at approximately $120 million and expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Deal Value (US$ Million) 120
Deal Type                Acquisition
Sub-Category             Majority Acquisition
Deal Status              Completed: 2009-11-02

Deal Participants

Target (Company)   Direct Drive Systems, Inc.
Acquirer (Company) FMC Technologies, Inc.

Deal Rationale

The combined expertise and innovative technologies of FMC and Direct Drive would allow for the creation of next-generation pumping and compression solutions, strengthening FMC's position in the important area of increased oil recovery.