Commercial Metals Company Acquires Concrete Pipe & Precast in Strategic Expansion
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Thursday, Sep 18, 2025 12:37 pm ET1min read
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The purchase price represents a multiple of 9.5x CP&P's forecasted 2025 EBITDA, with the deal expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share and free cash flow per share. By year three, annual run-rate synergies are projected to reach between $5 million and $10 million, primarily driven by optimization initiatives [2].
CP&P operates 17 facilities across seven states, offering standard and engineered precast concrete and pipe products to infrastructure, non-residential, and residential construction markets. The acquisition will allow CMC to tap into a high-growth area that complements its existing steel business while adding a less capital-intensive revenue stream [3].
The boards of all parties involved have approved the transaction, which will be financed with CMC's existing cash. Closing is expected following regulatory review, with CP&P's financial results to be reported within CMC's Emerging Businesses Group operating segment [1].
The U.S. precast concrete market generates about $30 billion annually and remains fragmented, with the top 10 companies holding less than a quarter of the market. This structure creates room for growth through scale and acquisitions, with margins in the sector typically exceeding 20% [2].
CMC's balance sheet and liquidity position as of May 31, 2025, showed cash and cash equivalents totaling $893.0 million, with available liquidity of over $1.7 billion. The company plans to fund the acquisition with cash on hand [2].
Investors tracking the sector may also look to the SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) and the iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA) [2].
Commercial Metals Company has acquired Concrete Pipe & Precast, LLC. The acquisition is expected to expand the company's presence in the concrete pipe and precast products market.
Commercial Metals Company (NYSE:CMC) has entered into an equity purchase agreement to acquire Concrete Pipe & Precast, LLC (CP&P) for approximately $675 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The acquisition, announced on September 17, 2025, aims to expand CMC's presence in the U.S. precast concrete market [1].The purchase price represents a multiple of 9.5x CP&P's forecasted 2025 EBITDA, with the deal expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share and free cash flow per share. By year three, annual run-rate synergies are projected to reach between $5 million and $10 million, primarily driven by optimization initiatives [2].
CP&P operates 17 facilities across seven states, offering standard and engineered precast concrete and pipe products to infrastructure, non-residential, and residential construction markets. The acquisition will allow CMC to tap into a high-growth area that complements its existing steel business while adding a less capital-intensive revenue stream [3].
The boards of all parties involved have approved the transaction, which will be financed with CMC's existing cash. Closing is expected following regulatory review, with CP&P's financial results to be reported within CMC's Emerging Businesses Group operating segment [1].
The U.S. precast concrete market generates about $30 billion annually and remains fragmented, with the top 10 companies holding less than a quarter of the market. This structure creates room for growth through scale and acquisitions, with margins in the sector typically exceeding 20% [2].
CMC's balance sheet and liquidity position as of May 31, 2025, showed cash and cash equivalents totaling $893.0 million, with available liquidity of over $1.7 billion. The company plans to fund the acquisition with cash on hand [2].
Investors tracking the sector may also look to the SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) and the iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (IFRA) [2].

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