Centuri Holdings has completed its acquisition of Connect Atlantic Utility Services Corporation, a leading electric utility services provider in Atlantic Canada, marking a significant expansion of Centuri’s capabilities and geographic reach. The transaction establishes Centuri as a dual electric and gas services provider across Canada for the first time, building upon the company’s existing natural gas distribution services delivered through its current subsidiary.
Connect Atlantic Utility Services, known for its union workforce and strong regional presence, provides maintenance, construction, and storm services to electric utilities and developers across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. By bringing CAUS into its operations, Centuri aims to broaden its service offerings and deepen relationships with customers in new and existing markets.
The acquisition aligns with Centuri’s strategy to capitalize on escalating investment across the Canadian power sector, particularly within electric grid modernization, resiliency initiatives, and clean energy integration. Leadership from both organizations emphasized that joining forces will position the combined business to accelerate growth, offer expanded solutions, and meet increasing national demand for modern utility infrastructure.
The transaction also reflects Canada’s long-term commitment to transforming its electricity grid, with nearly two trillion dollars in national investment projected by 2050. Centuri and CAUS expect that their unified resources, operational processes, and technical expertise will allow them to participate more meaningfully in that transition while providing greater value to customers, employees, and stakeholders.
Seale & Associates served as exclusive financial advisor to Centuri, while Bennett Jones LLP provided external legal counsel for the acquisition.
Centuri Holdings, Inc. is a strategic utility infrastructure services company that collaborates with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy networks that support millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada.
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“The Canadian power market is experiencing significant growth driven by investment in electric grid modernization, system resiliency, and clean energy integration. This acquisition directly supports our disciplined growth strategy by expanding our Canadian presence and market offerings, enabling us to serve customers in new geographies and positioning Centuri as a key partner in supporting Canada’s evolving energy landscape. We are excited to welcome the talented CAUS team to Centuri and look forward to making an immediate impact in delivering expanded service offerings while building lasting partnerships with our customers.”
Christian Brown, President and CEO, Centuri
“CAUS is a great complement to our existing natural gas distribution service offerings, bringing a highly capable, committed team. Together we can expand what we offer our customers while accelerating Centuri’s strategy. This acquisition allows us to unlock opportunities neither organization could achieve alone.”
Neil Waugh, President, Centuri Canadian Business Segment
“We are excited to be joining Centuri, a leader in utility infrastructure services that shares our commitment to safety, operational, and customer excellence. Canada is expected to invest nearly $2 trillion by 2050 to support the country’s electricity-grid modernization and clean energy goals. Combining the resources, processes, and expertise of Centuri and CAUS positions us well to expand our offerings and reach and deliver even greater value for customers, employees, and all the stakeholders we serve.”
John MacKinnon, President, Connect Atlantic Utility Services (CAUS)
