Group 1 - QXO Inc. (NYSE:QXO) reached a new 52-week high, increasing by 16.59% to $27.06, following the announcement of its acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 billion [1][2] - The acquisition agreement includes a payment of $2 billion in cash and 13.2 million shares, with the option for Kodiak to repurchase shares at $40 each [2] - Kodiak generated $2.5 billion in revenue last year from various construction-related products and services, indicating a strong financial background [4] Group 2 - The acquisition is expected to open access to a $200 billion addressable market, enhancing QXO's growth potential [2] - QXO's Chairman and CEO, Brad Jacobs, emphasized that the acquisition will allow for cross-selling and improved customer value, as well as margin expansion through operational efficiencies [5] - QXO's acquisition pipeline remains active, supported by recent equity financings led by Apollo and Temasek [6]