H2O America (HTO) M&A Announcement July 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to HGO America's Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Ann Kelly, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at H2O America.Please go ahead.Speaker1Good morning, ...

H2O America首席执行官H2O America在声明中表示："将 Quadvest 公司并入 TWC 公司，为 H2O America提供了绝佳的机遇，使其能够从战略角度实现业务的多元化、强化和拓展，同时还能在全美发 展最为迅速的地区拓展业务。" 在竞争激烈的美国水务公司市场中，各企业正纷纷合并，以寻求规模效应，从而为大规模改造老化基础 设施所需的巨额投资提供资金支持。数据显示，2025 年宣布的水务公司交易价值现已上涨约 20%，达 到 70 亿美元。这些交易包括Eversource Energy以 24 亿美元(包括债务)的价格将Aquarion Water Co.出售 给Aquarion Water Authority。 Quadvest是得克萨斯州最大的供水和污水处理公司之一，拥有超过 50 座供水厂和 27 座污水处理厂。其 资产将助力H2O America从圣安东尼奥和奥斯汀向大休斯顿地区扩张。根据声明，H2O America计划在 未来五年内在得克萨斯州投入超过 5 亿美元的资金。 H2O America在康涅狄格州、缅因州和加利福尼亚州经营着其他水务业务。该公司在 5 月进行了品牌重 ...

Core Insights - TopBuild Corp. has announced the acquisition of Progressive Roofing for $810 million, which is expected to enhance its commercial roofing services and align with its core strengths in the building envelope installation market [1][3][4] Company Overview - TopBuild Corp. is a leading installer and distributor of insulation and related building materials in the U.S. and Canada, with approximately 250 branches [8] - Progressive Roofing, founded in 1978, specializes in commercial roofing installation services and generated $438 million in revenue and $89 million in EBITDA for the trailing 12 months ended March 31, 2025 [2][9] Acquisition Details - The acquisition represents a multiple of approximately 9.1x Progressive's EBITDA and 8.6x post-synergies, considering $5 million in expected synergies [1] - The transaction is expected to close in early Q3 2025, subject to regulatory approvals [5] Market Potential - The commercial roofing services industry is valued at approximately $75 billion and is characterized as highly fragmented and largely non-discretionary [1][4] - Approximately 70% of Progressive's revenue is derived from non-discretionary re-roofing and maintenance services, which are less sensitive to economic cycles [2][4] Strategic Alignment - The acquisition aligns with TopBuild's strategy to expand its offerings and increase exposure to non-cyclical revenue drivers [3][4] - Both companies share a similar branch model and a commitment to technology investments that enhance operational efficiency [4] Financial Impact - The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to TopBuild's adjusted earnings per share [1] - Pro forma net debt to adjusted EBITDA for TopBuild is approximately 1.6x following the acquisition [5][12]

SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CARGO Therapeutics, Inc. (“CARGO” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CRGX), a biotechnology company that has focused on developing CAR T-cell therapies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Concentra Biosciences, LLC (“Concentra”), whereby Concentra will acquire CARGO for $4.379 in cash per share of CARGO common stock, par value $0.001 per share (“CARGO Common Stock”), plus one non-transferable cont ...

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Core Viewpoint - WuXi AppTec is actively enhancing shareholder value through A-share repurchase and H-share acquisition programs, aimed at attracting and retaining talent while maintaining company stability [1][2][3] A-Share Repurchase and Cancellation - The company repurchased and cancelled A-shares worth RMB1.0 billion to uphold its value and protect shareholder interests [2][3] - From April 18, 2025, to June 20, 2025, WuXi AppTec acquired 15,775,377 A-shares, approximately 0.55% of total issued share capital, at an average price of RMB63.39 per share [3] - The cancellation of all repurchased A-shares was completed on June 24, 2025 [3] H-Share Acquisition - WuXi AppTec instructed the Scheme Trustee to acquire HKD2.5 billion worth of H-shares to support the 2025 H Share Award and Trust Scheme [2][3] - A total of 34,092,975 H-shares were acquired, representing approximately 1.19% of total issued share capital, with no dilution to existing shareholders [3] - The H-share acquisition aims to attract and retain top talent, enhancing management capabilities and business resilience [3] H Share Award and Trust Scheme - Under the scheme, up to HKD1.5 billion worth of H-shares will be granted if the company's 2025 revenue reaches at least RMB42.0 billion [3] - An additional HKD1.0 billion worth of H-shares will be granted if the revenue reaches at least RMB43.0 billion, totaling HKD2.5 billion [3]

Core Viewpoint - Kaskela Law LLC has initiated an investigation into the fairness of the proposed buyout of NV5 Global, Inc. to assess whether the buyout price adequately reflects the company's value [1][3]. Group 1: Buyout Details - NV5 announced an agreement to be acquired by Acuren Corporation at a price of $23.00 per share, which includes $10.00 in cash and $13.00 in Acuren's stock [2]. - Following the transaction's completion, NV5's shareholders will be cashed out, and the company's shares will cease to be publicly traded [2]. Group 2: Investigation Focus - The investigation aims to determine if NV5's investors are receiving sufficient financial consideration for their shares and whether the company's officers or directors violated fiduciary duties or securities laws in agreeing to the buyout price [3]. - At the time of the announcement, at least one stock analyst had a price target of $28.00 per share for NV5, indicating a potential undervaluation in the proposed buyout [3].

BATON ROUGE, La., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Business First Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BFST) ("Business First"), the holding company for b1BANK, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Progressive Bancorp, Inc. ("Progressive") and its wholly-owned bank subsidiary, Progressive Bank. Once completed, the acquisition is expected to increase Business First’s total assets to approximately $8.5 billion, with over $6.6 billion in total loans. As of March 31, 2025, Progressive reported ...

CoreWeave is acquiring data center infrastructure provider Core Scientific in a $9 billion deal.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.The artificial intelligence (AI) company announced the deal Monday (Ju ...

Key Takeaways FIX shares have jumped 73.3% in three months, far outpacing industry and peer performance. A record $6.9B backlog and rising tech-sector exposure support growth visibility into 2026. FIX's modular expansion, acquisitions, and inflation hedging strengthen its earnings outlook.Comfort Systems USA (FIX) has seen a spectacular run in recent months. Shares have surged more than 73.3% in the past three months alone, eclipsing the broader Zacks Building Products - Air Conditioner and Heating indust ...