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QXO Extends and Amends Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply

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QXO has announced an extension and amendment to its tender offer for acquiring Beacon Roofing Supply. The all-cash offer price has been increased to $124.35 per share, reflecting terms of the previously announced merger agreement. As of March 31, 2025, approximately 26,359,566 shares (42.66% of outstanding shares) have been validly tendered.

The tender offer deadline has been extended to April 14, 2025, with the transaction expected to close near the end of April. The deal has already received antitrust clearance in the U.S. and Canada. Beacon's board unanimously recommends shareholders tender their shares. The closing remains subject to achieving a majority of tendered shares and other customary conditions.

QXO ha annunciato un'estensione e una modifica alla sua offerta pubblica di acquisto per l'acquisizione di Beacon Roofing Supply. Il prezzo dell'offerta, interamente in contante, è stato aumentato a $124,35 per azione, riflettendo i termini del precedente accordo di fusione. Al 31 marzo 2025, circa 26.359.566 azioni (42,66% delle azioni in circolazione) sono state validamente offerte.

Il termine per l'offerta è stato prorogato al 14 aprile 2025, con la transazione prevista per chiudere verso la fine di aprile. L'accordo ha già ricevuto l'approvazione antitrust negli Stati Uniti e in Canada. Il consiglio di amministrazione di Beacon raccomanda all'unanimità agli azionisti di offrire le loro azioni. La chiusura rimane soggetta al raggiungimento della maggioranza delle azioni offerte e ad altre condizioni consuete.

QXO ha anunciado una extensión y enmienda a su oferta pública de adquisición para adquirir Beacon Roofing Supply. El precio de la oferta, que es en efectivo, ha sido incrementado a $124.35 por acción, reflejando los términos del acuerdo de fusión previamente anunciado. Hasta el 31 de marzo de 2025, aproximadamente 26,359,566 acciones (42.66% de las acciones en circulación) han sido válidamente ofrecidas.

El plazo de la oferta se ha extendido hasta el 14 de abril de 2025, con la transacción prevista para cerrarse a finales de abril. El acuerdo ya ha recibido la aprobación antimonopolio en EE. UU. y Canadá. La junta directiva de Beacon recomienda unánimemente a los accionistas que ofrezcan sus acciones. El cierre sigue sujeto a alcanzar la mayoría de las acciones ofrecidas y a otras condiciones habituales.

QXOBeacon Roofing Supply 인수를 위한 공개 매수 제안의 연장 및 수정 사항을 발표했습니다. 현금으로 제공되는 제안 가격은 $124.35 per 주식으로 인상되었으며, 이는 이전에 발표된 합병 계약의 조건을 반영합니다. 2025년 3월 31일 기준으로 약 26,359,566주 (발행 주식의 42.66%)가 유효하게 제출되었습니다.

매수 제안 마감일은 2025년 4월 14일로 연장되었으며, 거래는 4월 말경에 마무리될 것으로 예상됩니다. 이 거래는 이미 미국과 캐나다에서 반독점 승인을 받았습니다. Beacon의 이사회는 주주들에게 주식을 제출할 것을 만장일치로 권장합니다. 거래 마감은 제출된 주식의 과반수를 달성하고 기타 관례적인 조건을 충족해야 합니다.

QXO a annoncé une extension et un amendement de son offre publique d'achat pour acquérir Beacon Roofing Supply. Le prix de l'offre en espèces a été augmenté à $124,35 par action, reflétant les termes de l'accord de fusion précédemment annoncé. Au 31 mars 2025, environ 26 359 566 actions (42,66 % des actions en circulation) ont été valablement soumises.

La date limite de l'offre a été prolongée jusqu'au 14 avril 2025, la transaction devant se clôturer vers la fin avril. L'accord a déjà reçu l'approbation antitrust aux États-Unis et au Canada. Le conseil d'administration de Beacon recommande à l'unanimité aux actionnaires de soumettre leurs actions. La clôture reste soumise à l'obtention d'une majorité des actions soumises et à d'autres conditions habituelles.

QXO hat eine Verlängerung und Änderung seines Übernahmeangebots für Beacon Roofing Supply angekündigt. Der Preis des Barangebots wurde auf $124,35 pro Aktie erhöht, was die Bedingungen des zuvor angekündigten Fusionsvertrags widerspiegelt. Zum 31. März 2025 wurden etwa 26.359.566 Aktien (42,66 % der ausstehenden Aktien) gültig angeboten.

Die Frist für das Übernahmeangebot wurde bis zum 14. April 2025 verlängert, wobei der Abschluss der Transaktion gegen Ende April erwartet wird. Der Deal hat bereits die kartellrechtliche Genehmigung in den USA und Kanada erhalten. Der Vorstand von Beacon empfiehlt einstimmig den Aktionären, ihre Aktien anzubieten. Der Abschluss bleibt davon abhängig, dass eine Mehrheit der angebotenen Aktien erreicht wird und andere übliche Bedingungen erfüllt sind.

Positive
  • Board unanimously recommends shareholders to tender their shares
  • Antitrust clearance already obtained in U.S. and Canada
  • Significant progress with 42.66% of shares already tendered
Negative
  • Still needs to secure majority shareholder approval
  • Extended deadline suggests potential challenges in reaching tender threshold

Insights

QXO's amended tender offer for Beacon Roofing Supply signals significant progress in this strategic acquisition. The increased offer price of $124.35 per share (all-cash) demonstrates QXO's commitment to completing this transaction, which has already received crucial antitrust clearances in both the US and Canada.

The current 42.66% tender rate shows substantial shareholder support, though additional participation is needed to reach the majority threshold required for closing. Beacon's board has unanimously recommended shareholders tender their shares, providing a strong endorsement that typically increases the likelihood of successful completion.

With the tender offer extended to April 14 and anticipated closing by month-end, this acquisition appears on track. For QXO, this represents a significant strategic expansion in the building materials sector, potentially enhancing their market position and distribution network. The all-cash nature of the deal reflects confidence in the acquisition's value proposition while providing certainty for Beacon shareholders.

The successful regulatory clearance removes a significant hurdle, reducing execution risk and supporting the projected timeline. QXO's willingness to increase the offer price suggests they see compelling long-term value in combining these operations, though it naturally raises the acquisition cost.

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) announced today that it is extending its all-cash tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (Nasdaq: BECN) and amending the terms of its pending tender offer to reflect the terms of the previously announced definitive merger agreement between Beacon and QXO, including to increase the offer price to $124.35 per share in cash and reflect such other changes as contemplated by the merger agreement.

Beacon’s board of directors unanimously recommends that all shareholders tender their shares into the offer, and has amended its recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 in support of the amended offer. The tender offer will remain open until 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on April 14, 2025.

The transaction is expected to close at or near the end of April, subject to a majority of Beacon shares tendering in the offer and other customary closing conditions. The acquisition has received antitrust clearance in the U.S. and Canada.

Computershare Trust Company, N.A., the depositary and paying agent for the tender offer, has reported that, as of 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on March 31, 2025, approximately 26,359,566 shares have been validly tendered and not withdrawn, representing approximately 42.66% of the issued and outstanding shares. Shareholders who have already tendered their shares do not need to take further action in response to this extension. For assistance with tendering shares, shareholders may contact Innisfree M&A Incorporated, the information agent for the tender offer, at +1 (888) 750-5834.

The full terms, conditions and other details of the tender offer are available in the offering documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About QXO

QXO provides technology solutions, primarily to clients in the manufacturing, distribution and service sectors. The company provides consulting and professional services, including specialized programming, training and technical support, and develops proprietary software. As a value-added reseller of business application software, QXO offers solutions for accounting, financial reporting, enterprise resource planning, warehouse management systems, customer relationship management, business intelligence and other applications. QXO plans to become a tech-forward leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry. The company is targeting tens of billions of dollars of annual revenue in the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. Visit www.qxo.com for more information.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about beliefs, expectations, targets or goals, the expected timing of the closing of the proposed acquisition, the anticipated benefits of the proposed acquisition and expected future financial position and results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on plans, estimates, expectations and/or goals at the time the statements are made, and readers should not place undue reliance on them. In some cases, readers can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “opportunity,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “target,” “goal,” or “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terms. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein include, among others: (i) the risk that the proposed acquisition may not be completed on the anticipated terms in a timely manner or at all; (ii) the failure to satisfy any of the conditions to the consummation of the proposed acquisition, including uncertainties as to how many of stockholders of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (“Beacon”) will tender their shares in the tender offer; (iii) the effect of the pendency of the proposed acquisition on each of QXO’s and Beacon’s business relationships with employees, customers or suppliers, operating results and business generally; (iv) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including circumstances that require Beacon to pay a termination fee; (v) the possibility that the proposed acquisition may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, significant transaction costs or unknown liabilities; (vi) potential litigation and/or regulatory action relating to the proposed acquisition; (vii) the risk that the anticipated benefits of the proposed acquisition may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; (viii) the impact of legislative, regulatory, economic, competitive and technological changes; (ix) QXO’s ability to finance the proposed transaction, including the ability to obtain the necessary financing arrangements set forth in the commitment letters received in connection with the proposed acquisition; (x) unknown liabilities and uncertainties regarding general economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, tax and geopolitical conditions; and (xi) the risks and uncertainties set forth in QXO’s and Beacon’s SEC filings, including each company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Forward-looking statements should not be relied on as predictions of future events, and these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. Forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date each statement is made. QXO and Beacon do not undertake any obligation to update any of these statements in light of new information or future events, except to the extent required by applicable law.

Important Additional Information and Where to Find It

The information herein is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell Beacon securities. QXO and Queen MergerCo, Inc. (the “Purchaser”) filed a Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO with the SEC, and Beacon filed a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the tender offer with the SEC, as each may be amended from time to time. Investors and security holders are urged to carefully read these materials as they contain important information that investors and security holders should consider before making any decision regarding tendering their common stock, including the terms and conditions of the tender offer. The Tender Offer Statement, the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement and related materials are filed with the SEC, and investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of these materials and other documents filed by QXO and Beacon with the SEC at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. In addition, these materials will be made available to all investors and security holders of Beacon free of charge from the information agent for the tender offer: Innisfree M&A Incorporated, 501 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10022, toll-free telephone: +1 (888) 750-5834.

Media Contacts

Joe Checkler

joe.checkler@qxo.com

203-609-9650

Steve Lipin / Lauren Odell

Gladstone Place Partners

212-230-5930

Investor Contacts

Mark Manduca

mark.manduca@qxo.com

203-321-3889

Scott Winter / Jonathan Salzberger

Innisfree M&A Incorporated

212-750-5833

Source: QXO, Inc

FAQ

What is the new tender offer price for Beacon Roofing Supply shares by QXO?

QXO has increased its all-cash tender offer price to $124.35 per share for Beacon Roofing Supply shares.

When is the deadline for QXO's tender offer for Beacon Roofing Supply?

The tender offer deadline has been extended to 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on April 14, 2025.

How many Beacon Roofing Supply shares have been tendered to QXO so far?

As of March 31, 2025, approximately 26,359,566 shares (42.66% of outstanding shares) have been validly tendered.

What regulatory approvals has QXO received for the Beacon Roofing acquisition?

The acquisition has received antitrust clearance in both the United States and Canada.

What conditions must be met for QXO's acquisition of Beacon Roofing to close?

The transaction requires a majority of Beacon shares to be tendered and other customary closing conditions to be met.
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