Core & Main Completes Acquisition of L & M Bag & Supply Co.

Core & Main, Inc. (NYSE: CNM) has completed its acquisition of substantially all assets of L & M Bag & Supply Co., Inc., based in Willacoochee, Georgia.

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Expands Erosion Control and Geosynthetic Product Offering

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Core & Main, Inc., (NYSE: CNM) (together with its subsidiaries, “Core & Main”), a leading specialized distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, and related services, has closed its previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of L & M Bag & Supply Co. Inc., based in Willacoochee, Georgia, and certain of its affiliates. The acquisition marks Core & Main’s 14th since becoming an independent company in August 2017.

“The acquisition of L & M Bag & Supply expands Core & Main’s reach into the erosion control and geosynthetic market with a broad range of product offerings,” said Steve LeClair, chief executive officer of Core & Main.

“We are excited to welcome the L & M group into the Core & Main family,” said Jack Schaller, president of Core & Main Waterworks. “We look forward to growing together and learning how we can make a positive impact throughout our local communities.”

L & M Bag & Supply Co., Inc., is a specialized supplier of geotextile fabrics and geogrids, as well as silt fences, turbidity barriers and safety fences, weed control fabric, and sod staples. Founded in 1992, L & M also manufactures a variety of blanket and wattle products through U.S. Erosion Control Products, Inc., an entity that is part of the transaction. These products assist in minimizing soil erosion and runoff at construction sites.

About Core & Main

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leading specialized distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, and related services, to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets nationwide. With more than 285 locations, the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 3,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and sustainable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

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Investor Relations:
Robyn Bradbury, 314-995-9116
InvestorRelations@CoreandMain.com

Media Relations:
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Jennifer.Noonan@CoreandMain.com

Source: Core & Main, Inc.