Everus Construction Group Announces Investor Day; to be Listed Under Ticker ECG Upon Spinoff
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MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) has announced that its construction services subsidiary, Everus Construction Group, will be listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ECG following its planned spinoff in late 2024. The company has filed a Form 10 registration statement with the SEC. MDU stockholders will receive one share of ECG for every four shares of MDU stock held, with fractional shares sold and proceeds distributed in cash. The spinoff is expected to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Everus will hold an Investor Day on October 17, 2024, at the NYSE to present investment highlights, operations, financial performance, and growth prospects. The event will be webcast. This move is part of MDU Resources' strategy to become a pure-play regulated energy delivery business, providing stockholders with two distinct investment opportunities.
Positive
- Spinoff of Everus Construction Group expected to create value for shareholders
- Tax-free distribution of ECG shares to MDU Resources stockholders
- Everus to be listed on the NYSE, potentially increasing visibility and liquidity
- MDU Resources progressing towards becoming a pure-play regulated energy delivery business
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, MDU gained 7.15%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
In the planned spinoff, it is expected that MDU Resources' stockholders will retain their current shares of MDU stock and receive a pro rata distribution of
Related to the anticipated spinoff, Everus will hold an Investor Day at 10 a.m. EDT Oct. 17 at the NYSE. Management's presentation of Everus' investment highlights, operations, financial performance and growth prospects, along with an in-person question-and-answer session, also will be webcast. More information about the event can be found at www.mdu.com/everus-construction-spinoff.
"This is an exciting time for MDU Resources as we work toward becoming a pure-play regulated energy delivery business, and for Everus as it prepares to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ECG," said Nicole A. Kivisto, president and CEO of MDU Resources. "When complete, the spinoff will provide stockholders with two distinct investment opportunities."
Everus President and CEO Jeffrey S. Thiede said, "We are excited to have secured ECG as our future ticker symbol, and we look forward to providing more information at our investor day about our operations and future outlook as an independent company."
The Form 10 registration statement for Everus is available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov and on MDU Resources' website at investor.mdu.com/financials/sec-filings. Everus expects to update the registration statement in subsequent amendments as information is finalized prior to the spinoff. These Form 10 amendments will be available on the SEC and MDU Resources websites.
MDU Resources announced in November 2023 that it intends to spin off its construction services business to optimize value for stockholders as it works toward becoming a pure-play regulated energy delivery business. The spinoff is subject to certain customary conditions, including final approval by MDU Resources' board of directors and the effectiveness of the Form 10 registration statement.
Forward-Looking Statements
Information in this release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release, including information about the planned spinoff of Everus Construction Group, the future state of MDU Resources, future stock performance and statements by MDU Resources' CEO, are expressed in good faith and are believed by the company to have a reasonable basis. Nonetheless, actual results may differ materially from the projected results expressed in the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, refer to Item 1A — Risk Factors in MDU Resources' most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and subsequent filings with the SEC.
About MDU Resources
MDU Resources Group, Inc., a member of the S&P MidCap 400 index, provides essential products and services through its regulated energy delivery and construction services businesses. Founded in 1924, the company is celebrating its 100th anniversary; learn more at www.mdu.com/100th-anniversary. For more information about MDU Resources, visit www.mdu.com or contact the Investor Relations Department at investor@mduresources.com.
About Everus Construction Group
Everus Construction Group, Inc. is Building America's Future™ by providing a full spectrum of construction services through its electrical and mechanical, and transmission and distribution specialty contracting services across
Investor Contact: Brent Miller, assistant treasurer and director of financial projects and investor relations, 701-530-1730
Media Contacts: Byron Pfordte, MDU Resources manager of integrated communications, 208-377-6050
Laura Lueder, Everus director of communications, 701-221-6444
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