Construction Partners, Inc. Completes Texas Acquisition
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Construction Partners (NASDAQ: ROAD) has acquired Durwood Greene Construction Co. and G&S Asphalt, Inc. (dba American Materials) in a strategic expansion move in Texas. The acquisition includes three hot-mix asphalt plants and a rail-serviced aggregates terminal in the Houston metro area.
The acquired company, a third-generation family business with nearly 200 employees, will continue operations under the leadership of Brad, Jonathan, and Daniel Greene. This acquisition follows Construction Partners' previous purchase of Lone Star Paving and strengthens their presence in three of Texas's four largest metro areas.
The deal enables vertical integration opportunities, including access to liquid asphalt cement from Lone Star Paving's Channelview terminal.
Positive
- Strategic expansion into Houston, the fifth largest and one of the fastest-growing metro markets in the US
- Acquisition includes three hot-mix asphalt plants and a rail-serviced aggregates terminal
- Vertical integration opportunities through Lone Star Paving's existing terminal
- Retention of experienced management team with industry expertise
- Strengthens presence in three of Texas's four largest metro areas
Negative
- Integration of 200 new employees may present operational challenges
- Increased exposure to Texas market concentration risk
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, ROAD declined 0.21%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Company Adds Three Hot-Mix Asphalt Plants in Houston Metro Area
Continuing Operations to be Led by Experienced Management Team
Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to welcome Durwood Greene and its nearly 200 employees to Construction Partners. As a third-generation family business, Durwood Greene has earned its reputation as a well-respected market leader in
About Construction Partners, Inc.
Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operating in local markets throughout the Sunbelt in
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Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
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