Manitowoc Completes Acquisition of the Crane Business of H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

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The Manitowoc Company has completed the acquisition of the crane business from H&E Equipment Services for approximately $130 million. This strategic move is intended to enhance Manitowoc's aftermarket services and expand its market reach through the establishment of MGX Equipment Services, LLC, which will focus on sales, service, parts, and financing for cranes. The acquisition aligns with Manitowoc's goal of increasing shareholder value and improving customer support.

Positive

• Acquisition of H&E's crane business strengthens Manitowoc's aftermarket services.
• Establishment of MGX Equipment Services, LLC for enhanced operational capabilities.
• Increased market presence with 14 full-service branch locations and field service technicians.

Negative

• Financial strain from acquiring H&E's crane business may affect other operational budgets.
• Potential integration challenges with the new acquisition may disrupt existing operations.

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (NYSE: MTW) (the “Company” or “Manitowoc”), a leading global manufacturer of cranes and lifting solutions, announced the closing of the acquisition of the crane business of H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (“H&E”) (NASDAQ: HEES), one of the largest rental equipment companies in the U.S., for approximately $130 million, subject to the finalization of net working capital and other transaction adjustments.

“We are excited to welcome the H&E crane team to the Manitowoc family. The acquisition of the H&E crane business advances our strategy to expand our aftermarket activities within a significant geographic region. The crane business will operate under our new wholly-owned subsidiary, MGX Equipment Services, LLC. Together, we are in a stronger position to continue delivering industry-leading products and support for our customers while growing shareholder value,” commented Aaron H. Ravenscroft, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

MGX Equipment Services, LLC (“MGX”) will expand Manitowoc’s ability to provide new sales, used sales, aftermarket parts, service, and crane financing options to a variety of end market customers. MGX along with the previously announced acquisition of Aspen Equipment Company includes fourteen full-service branch locations along with field service technicians that provide industry-leading technical competencies and exceptional customer support.

About The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. was founded in 1902 and has over a 118-year tradition of providing high-quality, customer-focused products and support services to its markets. Manitowoc is one of the world's leading providers of engineered lifting solutions. Manitowoc, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, and supports comprehensive product lines of mobile telescopic cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, boom trucks, tower cranes, and industrial cranes under the Aspen Equipment, Grove, Manitowoc, MGX Equipment Services, National Crane, Potain, and Shuttlelift brand names.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the current expectations of the management of the Company and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements typically containing words such as “intends,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “estimates,” and words of similar import. By their nature, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially include, among others:

• The negative impacts COVID-19 has had and will continue to have on Manitowoc’s business, financial condition, cash flows, results of operations and supply chain, as well as customer demand (including future uncertain impacts);
• actions of competitors;
• changes in economic or industry conditions generally or in the markets served by Manitowoc;
• unanticipated changes in customer demand, including changes in global demand for high-capacity lifting equipment, changes in demand for lifting equipment in emerging economies, and changes in demand for used lifting equipment;
• changes in raw material and commodity prices;
• geographic factors and political and economic conditions and risks;
• the ability to complete and appropriately integrate acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, joint ventures or other significant transactions;
• the ability to capitalize on key strategic opportunities and the ability to implement Manitowoc’s long-term initiatives;
• government approval and funding of projects and the effect of government-related issues or developments;
• unanticipated changes in the capital and financial markets;
• unanticipated changes in revenues, margins and costs;
• risks and factors detailed in Manitowoc's 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Manitowoc undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements only speak as of the date on which they are made. Information on the potential factors that could affect the Company's actual results of operations is included in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.

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Source: The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

FAQ

What was the acquisition value of H&E Equipment Services' crane business by Manitowoc?

The acquisition value was approximately $130 million.

How will the acquisition of H&E's crane business impact Manitowoc?

The acquisition is expected to enhance Manitowoc's aftermarket services and expand its market reach.

What is MGX Equipment Services, LLC?

MGX Equipment Services, LLC is Manitowoc's new subsidiary established to manage the crane business acquired from H&E.

When did Manitowoc announce the closing of the acquisition?

The acquisition closing was announced recently and is now finalized.

What strategic benefits does Manitowoc expect from this acquisition?

Manitowoc aims to improve customer support and increase shareholder value through expanded services.