BY Fraser Tennant
In a deal that reinforces its position as the number one infrastructure player in North America, buildings material provider CRH is to acquire its rival Arcosa in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.5bn.
Under the terms of the agreement, Dublin-based CRH is offering Arcosa’s stockholders $150 per share, representing a 10.4 percent premium to Arcosa’s last close. CRH intends to fund the transaction with available cash and committed debt financing.
Marking the Irish company’s largest-ever takeover, the acquisition of Dallas-based Arcosa will give CRH exposure to GE Vernova (GEV) – one of the major infrastructure companies in the world and one of Arcosa’s biggest clients.
“This strategic acquisition advances our strategy to build an aggregates-led, connected portfolio,” said Jim Mintern, chief executive of CRH. “As demand for US energy and utility infrastructure solutions accelerates, this transaction places CRH at the forefront of an immense growth opportunity and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to building market-leading positions through disciplined capital allocation.”
The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction.
“This transaction is a powerful validation of the work we have done in recent years to grow in attractive markets, simplify our portfolio, reduce cyclicality and build a more resilient business focused on construction products and engineered structures,” said Antonio Carrillo, president and chief executive of Arcosa. “For our stockholders, this transaction crystalises the value we have built.”
The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027 subject to approval from Arcosa’s stockholders, regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
A provider of infrastructure-related materials, products and solutions, Arcosa’s construction products business is a leading aggregates platform in the US, with 109 quarries and yards, nine asphalt plants, 19 terminals and approximately 35 million tonnes of 2025 aggregates shipments.
Mr Carrilo concluded: “We are excited that CRH recognises our value, and we are confident that their resources, scale and expertise will provide attractive opportunities for our team members, for our customers and for the communities we serve.”