Alamo Group acquires Econ for about £120M
Econ reported approximately $88 million in net sales and $38.5 million in Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Alamo Group Inc. (ALG), through its wholly owned subsidiary Alamo Group Europe Limited, completed the acquisition of 100% of Econ Engineering Group Limited’s equity interests on October 27, 2026, for approximately £120 million (approximately $158,700,000), subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The purchase price was funded through Alamo Group’s revolving credit facility.
Econ makes roadway-maintenance trucks and equipment and operates in the United Kingdom. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, Econ reported approximately $88 million in net sales and $38.5 million in Adjusted EBITDA. Its rental fleet includes approximately 1,300 vocational trucks. Econ will become part of Alamo Group’s Industrial Equipment Division, and Alamo Group intends to continue operations at several of Econ’s owned and leased UK facilities.
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8-K Event Classification
4 items: 1.01, 2.01, 7.01, 9.01
4 items
Item 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.01
Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
Financial
The company completed a significant acquisition or sale of business assets.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Acquisition consideration: approximately £120 million
Acquisition consideration: approximately $158,700,000
Net sales: approximately $88 million
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Acquisition consideration
approximately £120 million
Econ acquisition completed October 27, 2026, subject to certain post-closing adjustments
Acquisition consideration
approximately $158,700,000
Econ acquisition completed October 27, 2026, subject to certain post-closing adjustments
Net sales
approximately $88 million
Econ fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA
$38.5 million
Econ fiscal year ended March 31, 2026
Rental fleet
approximately 1,300 vocational trucks
Econ-owned rental fleet
Key Terms
Adjusted EBITDA, revolving credit facility, post-closing adjustments, statutory infrastructure-maintenance requirements
4 terms
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"$38.5 million of Adjusted EBITDA"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
revolving credit facility financial
"funded through Alamo Group’s revolving credit facility"
A revolving credit facility is a type of loan that a business can borrow from whenever it needs money, up to a set limit. It’s like having a credit card for companies—allowing them to borrow, pay back, and borrow again as needed, providing flexibility for managing cash flow or funding short-term expenses.
post-closing adjustments financial
"subject to certain post-closing adjustments"
Amounts added to or subtracted from a transaction’s final purchase price after a deal closes to reflect the buyer’s and seller’s actual financial picture at the handover — for example final cash on hand, outstanding debts, or inventory levels. Think of it like checking the utility bills and meter readings after moving out of a rented house and adjusting the final bill accordingly. Investors care because these adjustments change the real cash exchanged, affect reported earnings and balance sheets, and can alter the expected return or risk of an investment.
statutory infrastructure-maintenance requirements regulatory
"supported by statutory infrastructure-maintenance requirements in the UK"
FAQ
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How much did ALG pay to acquire Econ?
Alamo Group paid approximately £120 million (approximately $158,700,000), subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The purchase price was funded through Alamo Group’s revolving credit facility.
What were Econ’s sales and Adjusted EBITDA before the ALG acquisition?
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, Econ reported approximately $88 million in net sales and $38.5 million in Adjusted EBITDA.
What products and services does Econ provide?
Econ manufactures gritters, de-icing vehicles, road patching and repair equipment, and multi-purpose truck bodies. It also rents vocational trucks and provides parts and service support to customers throughout the UK.
Who are Econ’s primary customers?
Econ’s primary customers include UK local authorities, government agencies, and related contractors.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2026
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement and Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition of Assets.
On October 27, 2026, Alamo Group Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company, through Alamo Group Europe Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a definitive Share Purchase Agreement ("Purchase Agreement") to acquire 100% of the equity interests in Econ Engineering Group Limited (“Econ”), with the closing of the acquisition occurring on October 27, 2026. The total consideration for the purchase is approximately £120,000,000, or approximately $158,700,000, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The Company intends to continue operating out of several owned and leased facilities in the United Kingdom where Econ currently operates and to continue operations there.
The above description of the Purchase Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Purchase Agreement, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company’s press release announcing the Econ acquisition is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 10.1 – Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 27, 2026, by and among Alamo Group Europe Limited, Jonathan Richard Lupton, Karen Lupton, Rachel Lupton and Thomas Lupton as Trustees of the Discretionary Will Fund of the Andrew Lupton Will Trust
Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release dated October 27, 2026
Exhibit 104 – Cover Page Interactive Data File - Inline XBRL for the cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ALAMO GROUP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF ECON ENGINEERING
Acquisition Expands Alamo Group’s Industrial Equipment Portfolio and Strengthens the Company's Platform in the United Kingdom
SEGUIN, Texas, October 27, 2026 – Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) (“Alamo Group” or the “Company”) today announced that it has acquired Econ Engineering Group Limited (“Econ”), a leading UK manufacturer of roadway maintenance trucks and equipment for £120 million, or approximately $158,700,000, subject to customary closing adjustments.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Ripon, North Yorkshire, Econ manufactures equipment used in year-round road maintenance, including gritters, de-icing vehicles, road patching and repair equipment, and multi-purpose truck bodies. Econ also operates a rental fleet of approximately 1,300 of its own vocational trucks and provides parts and service support to customers throughout the UK.
The acquisition represents another step in Alamo Group’s strategy to expand its Industrial Equipment portfolio through disciplined investment in market-leading businesses serving essential infrastructure and maintenance applications.
“Econ is a strong addition to Alamo Group and advances our strategy to expand our Industrial Equipment portfolio,” said Robert Hureau, Chief Executive Officer, Alamo Group Inc. “Its leading market position, differentiated products, strong customer service capabilities, attractive financial profile, and resilient end-markets make Econ a great fit with our portfolio of industrial businesses. Econ also gives us a stronger platform in the UK and creates opportunities for long-term growth. Beyond the initial synergies we expect from bringing Econ onto Alamo Group’s platform, we see significant room to grow the business both within and beyond its core market. We want to welcome all the Econ Engineering team members to our family and are excited about our future together.”
For its fiscal year-ended March 31, 2026, Econ generated approximately $88 million of net sales and $38.5 million of Adjusted EBITDA.
Econ’s primary customers include UK local authorities, government agencies and related contractors. The business participates in road maintenance markets which are supported by statutory infrastructure-maintenance requirements in the UK.
“We are pleased to join Alamo Group and believe the combination provides an excellent foundation for the continued development of Econ,” said Jonathan Lupton, Managing Director of Econ Engineering. “Alamo Group understands specialty equipment businesses and the importance of product quality, service and long-term customer relationships.”
Following the acquisition, Econ will become part of Alamo Group’s Industrial Equipment Division.
The purchase price of £120 million was funded through Alamo Group’s revolving credit facility. D.A. Davidson MCF International served as financial advisor to Alamo Group for the acquisition.
About Alamo Group
Alamo Group is a leader in the manufacture and sale of high-quality, purpose-built industrial and vegetation management equipment. We serve end-markets such as infrastructure building and maintenance, industrial construction, public works, land maintenance, agriculture and tree care. Our products are sold to independent equipment dealers and directly to contractors and municipalities. Product categories include vocational products (vacuum trucks, street sweepers, roadside safety equipment, excavators, and snow removal equipment) and light machinery (tractor mounted mowing equipment, land maintenance and recycling equipment) as well as related after-market parts and services. The Company operates two divisions: the Industrial Equipment Division and the Vegetation Management Division. Founded in 1969, the Company has approximately 3,800 employees and operates 27 manufacturing facilities in North America, Canada, Europe, Brazil and Australia. The corporate offices of Alamo Group Inc. are located in Seguin, Texas.
Forward Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company’s actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: adverse economic conditions which could lead to a reduction in overall market demand, supply chain disruptions, labor constraints, increasing costs due to inflation, disease outbreaks, geopolitical risks, including tariffs, trade wars, and the effects of the war in the Ukraine and the Middle East, competition, weather, seasonality, currency-related issues, and other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein, which speaks only as of this date.