- Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) announced it entered into a definitive merger agreement to buy U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) in a $1.294 billion deal. These are the details.
Leading construction aggregates producer Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) and a leading supplier of aggregates and ready-mixed concrete U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. And under the terms of the agreement, Vulcan will buy all of the issued and outstanding shares of U.S. Concrete common stock for a purchase price of $74 per share in cash, which represents a total equity value of $1.294 billion.
The deal was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and is expected to close in the second half of 2021, subject to U.S. Concrete shareholder approval, regulatory clearance, and other customary closing conditions.
Based in Euless, Texas, U.S. Concrete operates in large, attractive metropolitan areas that complement Vulcan’s existing footprint. And with 27 aggregates operations serving California, Texas, and the Northeast that shipped 12.6 million tons in 2020, the acquisition of U.S. Concrete’s portfolio represents a “natural addition to Vulcan’s business.” The deal also provides strategically oriented ready-mixed concrete operations that will expand Vulcan’s service capabilities.
The deal will complement Vulcan’s existing aggregates business in California with access to a blue-water source of high-quality aggregates reserves. And it will enhance Vulcan’s position in key Texas growth areas. Plus it is expected to increase Vulcan’s EBITDA by approximately $190 million before synergies.
KEY QUOTES:
“U.S. Concrete is an important Vulcan customer in a number of key areas, and this transaction is a logical and exciting step in our growth strategy as we further bolster our geographic footprint. Ronnie Pruitt and his team have done an excellent job growing and operating its business, and we look forward to welcoming the U.S. Concrete employees to the Vulcan family. This is a merger of two corporate cultures that value people, technology, operating disciplines, customer service and the entrepreneurial spirit, and it positions Vulcan to further drive sustainable, long-term shareholder value.”
— Tom Hill, Chairman and CEO of Vulcan Materials Company
“Today’s announcement that we are combining with Vulcan, a leading producer of construction aggregates, marks a major milestone in U.S. Concrete’s history. We are proud of the work our team has accomplished over the past few years to achieve operational excellence and serve our customers and believe combining with Vulcan will provide us with the opportunity to build on our progress. Our combined organization will share an extensive and successful track record of acquisitions and greenfield development, and we look forward to working with Tom and the entire Vulcan family to close this transaction and integrate our two strong businesses.”
— Ronnie Pruitt, President and CEO of U.S. Concrete
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