Live Ventures Announces Acquisition of Data Center Product Manufacturer Central Steel Fabricators
Live Ventures (Nasdaq: LIVE) announced the acquisition of Central Steel Fabricators (CSF), a Chicago-based manufacturer specializing in data center and communications industry products. CSF, in operation since 1969, offers over 2,300 unique products to more than 500 clients, including major contractors and engineering firms. This acquisition aligns with Live Ventures' strategy to enhance its steel manufacturing operations. The addition of CSF is expected to capitalize on the growing demand for AI and data centers, driven by major corporate investments in these sectors. This move is anticipated to provide significant growth and development opportunities for Live Ventures.
- Live Ventures acquires Central Steel Fabricators (CSF), enhancing its steel manufacturing operations.
- CSF offers over 2,300 unique products, indicating a diverse and extensive product line.
- CSF has maintained long-standing relationships with over 500 high-profile customers.
- The acquisition is aligned with the increasing demand for AI and data centers, providing growth potential.
- Live Ventures' strategic acquisition supports its long-term buy-build-hold strategy.
- No specific financial details of the acquisition were disclosed, which might be a concern for some investors.
- The successful integration of CSF into Live Ventures’ existing operations remains uncertain.
- There may be potential risks associated with the acquisition, including operational and market challenges.
Insights
The acquisition of Central Steel Fabricators (CSF) by Live Ventures is a significant move that fits well into their existing steel manufacturing operations and long-term strategy. From a financial perspective, integrating CSF's established customer base and diverse product line into Live Ventures can potentially strengthen revenue streams and enhance profitability. Given that CSF has maintained excellent, long-standing relationships with high-profile customers and offers more than 2,300 unique SKUs, this acquisition might lead to improved economies of scale and synergy effects.
Revenue Synergy could result from cross-selling opportunities between CSF’s extensive product line and Live Ventures' existing customer base. Cost Synergy could be realized through the consolidation of manufacturing operations and supply chain efficiencies. Moreover, the acquisition aligns with the increasing investments in AI and data centers, which indicates a growing market demand for CSF's products. Consequently, Live Ventures could see a positive impact on their top-line growth and profitability in the short to medium term.
However, potential drawbacks include integration risks and potential cultural clashes between the two companies. Achieving the expected synergies will require effective management and alignment of operational processes and corporate cultures.
The acquisition of CSF positions Live Ventures to capitalize on the ongoing growth in the communications infrastructure sector, particularly with the rising demand for data centers driven by AI and data-intensive applications. This sector is marked by high barriers to entry due to the specialized nature of products and the established relationships required with key industry players. CSF’s existing customer base of contractors and engineering firms that service major communications companies provides a solid foundation for growth.
From a market perspective, CSF’s focus on providing infrastructure solutions for data centers is particularly relevant as the industry is experiencing robust growth. Companies are investing heavily in expanding their data center capabilities to support increasing demand for cloud services, AI and big data analytics. CSF's expertise in providing critical infrastructure components like cable racks and network bays is likely to see sustained demand.
One key consideration for investors is how effectively Live Ventures can leverage CSF's product offerings and customer relationships to expand market share. Additionally, monitoring how well CSF integrates within Live Ventures and any subsequent impact on operational efficiencies will be important for assessing the long-term value of this acquisition.
LAS VEGAS, May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE), a diversified holding company (“Live Ventures” or “Company”), announced today that it has acquired Central Steel Fabricators, LLC (“CSF”), a Chicago-based manufacturer of specialized fabricated metal products primarily for data centers and the communications industry.
CSF, a highly respected manufacturer since 1969, offers over 2,300 unique SKUs to more than 500 customers. Its extensive product line, primarily for data centers, includes cable racks, auxiliary framing, hardware, insulation products, network bays, and more, which has consistent demand. CSF has maintained excellent, long-standing relationships with high-profile customers in the data and telecommunications industries. Typical customers are contractors or engineering firms tasked with data center installations for major communications companies.
“The acquisition of CSF aligns perfectly with our existing steel manufacturing operations and our long-term strategy. As major corporations continue to invest heavily in AI and data centers, we believe CSF will be a big beneficiary of such demand,” said Jon Isaac, President and CEO of Live Ventures.
“We are a highly valued manufacturer specializing in meeting the infrastructure needs of the communications industry. We are driven by a devoted team dedicated to delivering excellence in every product we produce. Serving Engineer Furnish & Install (EF&I) contractors nationwide, we take pride in offering customer service that sets us apart from our competitors. We look forward to becoming part of the Live Ventures team,” said Mike Murzanski, CSF’s President. “CSF is strategically positioned to capitalize on the ongoing growth in the communications infrastructure sector. As companies continue to invest in expanding their networks, our expertise and capabilities uniquely position us to meet their evolving needs. By joining Live Ventures, we gain access to growth capital that will provide further expansion and development opportunities.”
“We are excited to add CSF to our Steel Manufacturing segment. CSF’s highly valued product offering and excellent customer service make it a strong addition to our business. We are confident its expertise and dedication will complement our existing capabilities and contribute significantly to our collective success,” said Thomas R. Sedlak, CEO of Precision Marshall, a Live Ventures company.
For more information about CSF, please visit their website at www.centralsteelfab.com.
Artemis Securities Clearing, LLC acted as CSF's financial adviser.
Live Ventures Incorporated
Live Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. Live Ventures’ acquisition strategy is sector agnostic and focuses on well-run, closely held businesses with a demonstrated track record of earnings growth and cash flow generation. The Company looks for opportunities to partner with management teams of its acquired businesses to build increased stockholder value through a disciplined buy-build-hold long-term focused strategy. Live Ventures was founded in 1968. In late 2011 Jon Isaac, CEO and strategic investor, joined the Board of Directors and later refocused it into a diversified holding company. The Company’s current portfolio of diversified operating subsidiaries includes companies in the textile, flooring, tools, steel, and entertainment industries.
Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
The use of the word “Company” refers to Live Ventures and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Certain statements in this press release contain or may suggest “forward-looking” information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Words such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar statements are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Live Ventures may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, in its annual report to stockholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by the Company, including, but not limited to, plans and objectives of management for future operations or products, the market acceptance or future success of our products, and our future financial performance. The Company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023. Additionally, new risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, or to assess the impact such risk factors might have on our business. Live Ventures undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Live Ventures Incorporated
Greg Powell, Director of Investor Relations
725.500.5597
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