Gibraltar Industries has agreed to acquire OmniMax International in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.335 billion, which will substantially expand its presence in the residential building products sector. The deal, approved unanimously by Gibraltar’s Board of Directors, positions the company to strengthen its leadership in roofing accessories and rainware while delivering meaningful financial benefits beginning in the first fiscal full year after close.
Based in Buffalo, Gibraltar manufactures and provides products across the residential, ag-tech, and infrastructure categories. OmniMax, headquartered in the United States with manufacturing operations across the U.S. and Canada, is projected to generate $565 million in adjusted net sales and $110 million in adjusted EBITDA in 2025. The purchase price, when adjusted for expected $35 million in cost synergies and approximately $100 million in cash tax benefits, reflects an effective adjusted EBITDA multiple of 8.4x.
Gibraltar expects the addition of OmniMax to immediately enhance EBITDA margins, accelerate cash flow generation, and create a more robust residential platform. Once the deal is completed, more than 80 percent of Gibraltar’s revenue and adjusted EBITDA will come from its residential segment. Management projects that the combined business will generate significant operational and financial efficiencies, aided by a clear plan to reduce leverage from an estimated 3.7× 2025 expected adjusted EBITDA at closing to between 2.0-2.5× within two years.
The company has secured committed financing for the transaction from Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and KeyBanc Capital Markets. The financing package includes up to $1.3 billion in new term loan facilities, as well as an expanded $500 million revolving credit facility.
Under the terms of the agreement, Gibraltar will purchase all outstanding equity interests in OmniMax from funds managed by Strategic Value Partners. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals. Importantly, no vote from Gibraltar shareholders is required.
OmniMax brings to Gibraltar a broad portfolio of established brands, including Amerimax, Berger, Flamco, Verde, Millennium Metals, Nu-Ray Metals, and Hancock Enterprises, backed by long-standing partnerships with major building-product distributors and home-improvement retailers.
Advisors/counsel: Advisors for the transaction include Perella Weinberg and BofA Securities for Gibraltar, with legal counsel by Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. OmniMax is advised by Rothschild & Co. for financial matters and by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP for legal.
KEY QUOTES:
“The acquisition of OmniMax, and its highly complementary brands, product portfolio, and footprint with localized expertise, accelerates our strategy to expand in residential building products while enhancing customer experience. In getting to know the OmniMax team, it’s clear we both share a commitment to high-quality responsive service, and we look forward to welcoming them to the team. Together, we will deliver greater value for our customers and to Gibraltar’s shareholders as we leverage business processes and systems to accelerate growth, generate strong cash performance, and continue to be a leader in the industry.”
Bill Bosway, Chairman and CEO, Gibraltar Industries
“OmniMax has built a strong and growing portfolio of trusted brands founded on an exceptional team, a broad product offering, and the delivery of outstanding customer service. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, from building deeper operational excellence around established names in the roofing industry to bringing new rainware and accessory brands into the OmniMax family. We see this next step as an opportunity to continue strengthening the value we deliver to customers together with Gibraltar. We look forward to working with the Gibraltar team to complete the transaction and build a strong future together.”
John Krause, CEO, OmniMax International
“We are proud to have partnered closely with John and the OmniMax team since acquiring the company five years ago. During this time, we significantly improved operating performance by executing a series of strategic and operational initiatives and transformed the business through a disciplined acquisition program and the divestment of non-core assets. As a result of these efforts, OmniMax has become a leading roofing accessories and rainware solutions platform with significant growth potential. The business is well positioned to continue to thrive under the stewardship of a Gibraltar team focused on growing its business within this attractive end market.”
Chad Ellis, Managing Director, Strategic Value Partners
