Martin Marietta completes Quikrete asset exchange
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Martin Marietta Materials completed a major asset exchange with Quikrete Holdings, trading its Midlothian, Texas cement plant, related cement terminals, North Texas ready-mix concrete assets and certain nonoperating land for Quikrete aggregates operations and $450 million in cash.
The acquired aggregates businesses produce about 20 million tons annually across Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Vancouver, British Columbia, described as the largest aggregates acquisition in the company’s history. Management characterizes the deal as tax-efficient and aimed at shifting the portfolio toward higher-margin, less cyclical aggregates while preserving balance sheet flexibility.
Updated 2026 guidance now targets revenues of $7.16 billion, Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $2.43 billion, and capital expenditures of $575 million. Aggregates shipment volumes are expected to grow 12.0% versus 2025 to 222 million tons, with overall aggregates average selling price rising 2.5% and organic ASP up 5.0%.
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- Transformative portfolio shift toward aggregates: Company executed a tax-efficient exchange of around $3.0 billion of divested assets for aggregates operations valued at $2.6 billion plus $450 million in cash, described as the largest aggregates acquisition in its history, aiming to improve margin profile and earnings durability.
- Stronger 2026 growth outlook: Updated 2026 guidance calls for $7.16 billion in revenues, $2.43 billion in Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, and aggregates shipment growth of 12.0% to 222 million tons with organic ASP up 5.0% versus 2025.
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Insights
Large portfolio swap boosts aggregates exposure and raises 2026 growth targets.
Martin Marietta has closed a sizable asset exchange with Quikrete, giving up cement and ready-mix assets in Texas for aggregates operations producing roughly 20 million tons annually plus $450 million in cash. Management calls this the largest aggregates acquisition in company history.
The company positions the deal as tax-efficient, using about $3.0 billion of divestiture assets to secure an acquisition value of $2.6 billion, and highlights a shift toward higher-margin, less cyclical aggregates that should improve margin profile and earnings durability. Guidance also reflects contributions from other recent transactions.
Updated 2026 guidance now targets revenues of $7.16 billion and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $2.43 billion, with aggregates shipment volumes expected to rise 12.0% versus 2025 to 222 million tons and organic ASP growth of 5.0%. Actual results will depend on integration, market conditions and the execution of the company’s SOAR 2030 strategy.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.01, 7.01, 9.01
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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.
FAQ
What transaction did Martin Marietta (MLM) complete with Quikrete?
Martin Marietta completed an asset exchange with Quikrete, acquiring aggregates operations producing about 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Vancouver, British Columbia plus $450 million in cash, while transferring its Midlothian cement plant, Texas ready-mix assets and certain nonoperating land.
How does the Quikrete asset exchange change Martin Marietta’s portfolio?
The exchange shifts Martin Marietta’s portfolio away from cyclical cement and ready-mix concrete into higher-margin, aggregates-focused operations. Management describes it as a portfolio-enhancing, tax-efficient transaction that increases aggregates contribution and supports a more durable earnings profile and growth-focused SOAR 2030 strategy.
What is Martin Marietta’s updated 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance?
For 2026, Martin Marietta now targets revenues of $7.16 billion and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $2.43 billion. This guidance reflects continuing operations, including estimated contributions from the Quikrete asset exchange and Minnesota aggregates and FOB asphalt assets acquired from CRH in December 2025.
How much volume growth does Martin Marietta expect in aggregates for 2026?
Aggregates shipment volumes are expected to reach 222 million tons in 2026, representing 12.0% growth versus 2025 shipments of 198.5 million tons. Organic aggregates volumes are guided to 202 million tons, a 2.0% increase, reflecting both acquired and organic expansion in the aggregates business.
What pricing trends does Martin Marietta forecast for aggregates in 2026?
Martin Marietta forecasts 2026 aggregates average selling price of $23.89 per ton, a 2.5% increase versus the 2025 ASP of $23.30. Organic aggregates ASP is guided to $24.47 per ton, reflecting 5.0% organic pricing growth as the portfolio tilts further toward higher-value aggregates markets.
How does the asset exchange fit into Martin Marietta’s SOAR 2025 and SOAR 2030 plans?
The company presents the Quikrete asset exchange as the capstone of its SOAR 2025 plan, boosting aggregates’ share of reportable segment gross profit from about 75% in 2020 to roughly 90% on a pro forma 2025 basis, and positioning Martin Marietta to pursue core, growth-focused M&A under its SOAR 2030 strategy.
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UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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ITEM 2.01 - COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
On February 23, 2026, pursuant to the Equity and Asset Exchange Agreement, dated as of August 3, 2025 (the “Exchange Agreement”), by and between Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., a North Carolina corporation (“Martin Marietta”), and Quikrete
Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Quikrete”), (a) Martin Marietta transferred to Quikrete Martin Marietta’s assets primarily related to its cement and ready-mix
concrete operations at its Midlothian cement plant and North Texas ready-mix concrete sites and certain nonoperating land, and (b) in exchange, Quikrete transferred to Martin Marietta Quikrete’s assets primarily related to its aggregates operations
in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Vancouver, British Columbia along with $450 million in cash (the “Transaction”).
The foregoing description of the Exchange Agreement in this Item 2.01 does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to the Exchange Agreement, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 2.1 to Martin Marietta’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”)
on August 7, 2025 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7.01 – REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On February 23, 2026, Martin Marietta issued a press release announcing that the Transaction had been completed (the “Press Release”) and released an investor presentation in connection with the completion of the Transaction (the “Presentation”).
Copies of the Press Release and Presentation are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, to this report and are incorporated herein by reference.
The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached hereto, is being furnished to the SEC and
shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of
that section. This information shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities law. Statements and assumptions on future revenues, income and cash flows,
performance and economic trends, are examples of forward-looking statements. Numerous factors could affect Martin Marietta’s forward-looking statements and actual performance.
Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and are based on assumptions that Martin Marietta believes in good faith are
reasonable at the time the statements are made, but which may be materially different from actual results. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts. The words “may”, “will”,
“could”, “should”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “intend”, “outlook”, “plan”, “project”, “scheduled” and other words of similar meaning in connection with future events or future operating or financial performance are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any or all of Martin Marietta’s forward-looking statements in this report and in other publications may turn out to be wrong.
Statements regarding the Transaction contain forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied due to various factors including, but not limited to: transaction costs, integration challenges, market conditions, and other risks described in Martin Marietta’s SEC filings.
You should consider these forward-looking statements in light of risk factors discussed in Martin Marietta’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2025, and other periodic filings made with the SEC. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to Martin Marietta or that it considers immaterial could affect the accuracy of its forward-looking statements, or adversely affect or
be material to Martin Marietta. Martin Marietta assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
ITEM 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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Description
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2.1*
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Equity and Asset Exchange Agreement, dated as of August 3, 2025, by and
between Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. and Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 7, 2025).
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Press Release dated February 23, 2026.
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Investor Presentation, dated February 23, 2026.
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* Schedules and exhibits to this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. Martin Marietta hereby undertakes to furnish copies of any of the
omitted schedules and exhibits upon request by the SEC.
SIGNATURES
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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Exhibit 99.1
MARTIN MARIETTA COMPLETES ASSET EXCHANGE
WITH QUIKRETE HOLDINGS, INC
Raleigh, N.C. (February 23, 2026) – Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (Martin Marietta or the
Company) today announced the completion of its previously announced asset exchange with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (QUIKRETE) on February 23, 2026.
Under the terms of the transaction, Martin Marietta acquired aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Vancouver,
British Columbia, along with $450 million in cash. In exchange, QUIKRETE acquired the Company’s Midlothian cement plant, related cement terminals and Texas ready-mixed concrete assets and certain nonoperating land.
Ward Nye, Chair, President and CEO of Martin Marietta stated, “This portfolio-enhancing transaction establishes new growth platforms in key SOAR-target markets while further
strengthening our differentiated Central Division footprint. Through a tax-efficient exchange of cyclical cement and ready-mixed concrete assets for the largest aggregates acquisition in our Company’s history, we are enhancing the durability of our
earnings while preserving ample balance sheet capacity to extend our long track record of disciplined strategic plan execution and compelling shareholder value creation.
“As the capstone to our SOAR 2025 plan, this transaction accelerates our aggregates-led product strategy and completes a pivotal phase of portfolio transformation, positioning
Martin Marietta exceptionally well to pursue core, growth-focused M&A opportunities as we launch SOAR 2030.”
Updated 2026 Outlook
The Company's updated 2026 Guidance below reflects continuing operations inclusive of contributions from the QUIKRETE transaction as of the close date and the
Minnesota aggregates and FOB asphalt assets acquired from CRH in December 2025.
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unreasonable effort due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying the individual impacts of various purchase accounting adjustments and acquisition,
divestiture and integration-related expenses, as well as comparable GAAP measures and related adjustments that would be necessary for such a reconciliation.
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About Martin Marietta
Martin Marietta, a member of the S&P 500 Index, is an American-based company and a leading supplier of
aggregates and other building materials. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and The Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the resources necessary for building the solid foundations on which our communities
thrive. Martin Marietta’s Specialties business provides high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and other specialty applications. For more information, visit www.martinmarietta.com or www.magnesiaspecialties.com.
Investor Contact:
Jacklyn Rooker
Vice President, Investor Relations
+1 (919) 510-4736
Jacklyn.Rooker@martinmarietta.com
MLM-G.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities law. Statements and assumptions on future revenues,
income and cash flows, performance and economic trends, are examples of forward-looking statements. Numerous factors could affect the Company’s forward-looking statements and actual performance.
Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and are based on assumptions that the Company
believes in good faith are reasonable at the time the statements are made, but which may be materially different from actual results. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate only to historical or current facts. The
words “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “intend”, “outlook”, “plan”, “project”, “scheduled” and other words of similar meaning in connection with future events or future operating or
financial performance are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any or all of Martin Marietta’s forward-looking statements in this release and in other publications may turn out to be wrong.
Statements regarding the QUIKRETE transaction contain forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations and assumptions and
are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied due to various factors including, but not limited to: transaction costs, integration challenges, market conditions, and other risks described
in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings.
You should consider these forward-looking statements in light of risk factors discussed in Martin Marietta’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2025, and other periodic filings made with the SEC. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it considers immaterial could affect the accuracy of its forward-looking statements, or adversely
affect or be material to the Company. The Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
Exhibit 99.2
