Holcim to acquire U.S. roofing systems firm Duro-Last for $1.29 bln
The logo of Swiss cement maker Holcim is seen at its headquarters in Zug, Switzerland October 26, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File PhotoCompany is targeting roof systems as growth driver in N.America, the world's biggest cement maker, has agreed to buy U.S. roofing systems manufacturer Duro-Last in a $1.29 billion deal, the Swiss company said on Tuesday, its latest move to bolster its presence in North America.
Holcim expects the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act to provide strong momentum for its business in the region, and boost its sales to around half of its business from around 40% at present, an executive told ReutersThe deal for privately owned Duro-Last follows other recent acquisitions in North America by Holcim and is its biggest since it bought residential roofing maker Malarkey for $1.
The deal is expected to yield synergies of around $60 million per year, mainly from cheaper procurement of materials. The $1.29 billion price tag represents an EBITDA multiple of 7.9 after synergies, Holcim said.
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