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BRIEF- Gibson Energy to buy Omni Energy Services for $445 mln, increases div

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Oct 11 (Reuters) - Gibson Energy Inc :

* Gibson Energy-Acquired Co Omni Energy Services expected to generate

$80-$82 mln in pro forma adj. EBITDA in 2012

* Gibson Energy announces US$445 million acquisition of US based

environmental and production services provider, 4% dividend increase and $350

million bought deal subscription receipt offering

* Says intends to increase its quarterly dividend rate to $0.26 per common share

* Gibson Energy-in connection with deal co agreed to sell 15.8 mln

subscription receipts at a price of $22.10 per receipt

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