Builders FirstSource Closes Acquisition of Trussway
Builders FirstSource (BLDR) has announced the acquisition of Trussway, a top provider of pre-fabricated roof and floor trusses with annual sales of approximately $340 million. This strategic move aims to enhance Builders FirstSource's value-added products, particularly in the multifamily sector, strengthening its market presence in key growth areas. The acquisition is expected to generate substantial free cash flow within the first 15 months. Builders FirstSource plans to finance the purchase using cash on hand and its asset-based lending.
- Acquisition of Trussway enhances product offerings, expanding footprint in roof and floor truss market.
- Trussway's annual sales of approx. $340 million bolster Builders FirstSource's revenue potential.
- Expected robust free cash flow generation within first 15 months post-acquisition.
- Strengthens presence in key high-growth multifamily markets.
- Potential for operational synergies with Trussway's innovative approach.
- None.
Strengthens Company’s roof and floor truss value-added products, including a multifamily presence in key high-growth markets
Anticipated to generate robust free cash flow within first 15 months
DALLAS, Sept. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) (“BFS” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest supplier of structural building products and value-added components and services, today announced it has acquired Trussway, a leading provider of pre-fabricated roof and floor trusses as well as value-added building components and services, including for the multifamily sector, with annualized sales of approximately
“We are thrilled that Trussway will now be an integral part of Builders FirstSource. Since 1972, Trussway has been a supplier of choice to customers due to its ability to routinely deliver high quality products and services,” said Dave Flitman, President and CEO of Builders FirstSource. “The addition of Trussway expands our footprint with our roof and floor truss offerings, including for multifamily customers, and enhances our value-added portfolio to better serve our customers and accelerate growth. We are excited to welcome the Trussway team, with its long-standing customer relationships and track record of profitable growth, into the Builders FirstSource family.”
Headquartered in Houston, and with 1,000 employees nationwide, Trussway benefits from customer relationships across the ecosystem of owners, developers, general contractors and framers. Trussway serves more than 340 customer accounts in the U.S., and its average relationship with its top 25 customers is over 10 years. Trussway’s innovative in-house estimating, design and engineering approach will be complementary to BFS, and the Company anticipates it will lead to synergies across its portfolio. As part of the acquisition, Builders FirstSource is adding Trussway’s integrated network of six strategically located manufacturing facilities across the U.S.
“Trussway is honored to be a part of the BFS family," said Jeff Smith, President and CEO of Trussway. "For 50 years, Trussway associates have worked hard at building this company into a leading truss manufacturer. We look forward to bringing, and building on, our high intensity approach to safety, quality, service, production and customer satisfaction with the BFS Team."
The purchase of Trussway will be funded through cash on hand and the Company’s ABL.
Advisors
Rothschild & Co. served as financial advisor to Trussway and Latham & Watkins LLP served as its legal counsel. Alston & Bird LLP served as BFS’s legal counsel.
About Builders FirstSource
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Builders FirstSource is the largest U.S. supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market segment for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. We provide customers an integrated homebuilding solution, offering manufacturing, supply, delivery and installation of a full range of structural and related building products. We operate in 42 states with approximately 560 locations and have a market presence in 47 of the top 50 and 85 of the top 100 MSA’s, providing geographic diversity and balanced end market exposure. We service customers from strategically located distribution and manufacturing facilities (certain of which are co-located) that produce value-added products such as roof and floor trusses, wall panels, stairs, vinyl windows, custom millwork and pre-hung doors. Builders FirstSource also distributes dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork, windows, interior and exterior doors, and other building products.
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