Construction Partners, Inc. Completes Alabama Acquisition

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Construction Partners (NASDAQ: ROAD) has acquired Mobile Asphalt Company , expanding its presence in southwestern Alabama. The transaction includes five hot-mix asphalt plants and related crews and equipment serving the Mobile metro area and surrounding markets.

This acquisition follows ROAD's initial entry into the Mobile market in September through the acquisition of John G. Walton Construction Company. The strategic expansion aims to capitalize on increased economic activity driven by the Port of Mobile and development along Alabama's Gulf Coast, one of the state's fastest-growing regions.

The acquired business will operate as a new branded division under Wiregrass Construction Company, ROAD's Alabama platform company, maintaining the Mobile Asphalt Company name.

Positive

• Strategic expansion in high-growth Mobile metro area and Gulf Coast region
• Addition of 5 hot-mix asphalt plants enhancing operational capacity
• Potential revenue growth from Port of Mobile economic activity
• Operational synergies with existing John G. Walton Construction Company acquisition

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• None.

Insights

Infrastructure Investment Analyst

This acquisition marks a significant strategic expansion that strengthens Construction Partners' market position through two key dimensions: vertical integration and geographic optimization. The addition of five hot-mix asphalt plants creates substantial operational synergies with their existing infrastructure, particularly complementing their September acquisition of John G. Walton Construction Company.

The strategic value of this transaction is amplified by the Port of Mobile's economic catalyst effect. As one of the fastest-growing ports in the United States, it's driving significant infrastructure development needs across southwestern Alabama. The port's expansion projects and increasing cargo volumes necessitate continuous road maintenance and construction, providing a stable, long-term demand driver for asphalt and paving services.

The decision to maintain Mobile Asphalt Company's brand identity under the Wiregrass Construction Company umbrella demonstrates sophisticated market strategy. This approach preserves established customer relationships and local market goodwill while enabling operational integration benefits. The combination of increased production capacity, expanded geographic coverage and enhanced vertical integration positions Construction Partners to capture a larger share of infrastructure projects in this high-growth region.

From a competitive standpoint, this acquisition strengthens Construction Partners' market position through both economies of scale and scope. The strategic placement of the five new asphalt plants optimizes their production network, potentially reducing transportation costs and improving project execution efficiency. This enhanced operational footprint should enable more competitive bidding on larger infrastructure projects while maintaining healthy margins through vertical integration benefits.

Transaction Adds Five Hot-Mix Asphalt Plants Serving Southwest Alabama

DOTHAN, Ala., Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROAD) (the "Company"), a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company specializing in the construction and maintenance of roadways in local markets across the Sunbelt, today announced that it has acquired Mobile Asphalt Company LLC, an asphalt manufacturing and paving company headquartered near Mobile, Alabama. In connection with the transaction, the Company added five hot-mix asphalt plants and related crews and equipment serving the greater Mobile and southwestern Alabama market areas.

Fred J. (Jule) Smith, III, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Today's transaction represents a significant expansion of our presence in the Mobile metro area and the surrounding southwestern Alabama markets following our initial entry into the market last September with our acquisition of John G. Walton Construction Company.  We believe Mobile Asphalt Company's strategically located plants and experienced crews will complement our existing operations in the area while benefiting from the heightened economic activity driven by the Port of Mobile and development along Alabama's Gulf Coast, which is one of the fastest-growing areas of the state. We expect this business to continue operating as a new branded division of our Alabama platform company, Wiregrass Construction Company, under its Mobile Asphalt Company name, honoring the legacy of quality workmanship that the Mobile Asphalt Company name has come to represent."   

About Construction Partners, Inc.

Construction Partners, Inc. is a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operating in local markets throughout the Sunbelt in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. Supported by its hot-mix asphalt plants, aggregate facilities and liquid asphalt terminals, the Company focuses on the construction, repair and maintenance of surface infrastructure. Publicly funded projects make up the majority of its business and include local and state roadways, interstate highways, airport runways and bridges. The company also performs private sector projects that include paving and sitework for office and industrial parks, shopping centers, local businesses and residential developments. To learn more, visit www.constructionpartners.net.

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Contact:

Rick Black / Ken Dennard
Dennard Lascar Investor Relations
ROAD@DennardLascar.com
(713) 529-6600

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SOURCE Construction Partners, Inc.

FAQ

What assets did Construction Partners (ROAD) acquire in the Mobile Asphalt Company acquisition?

Construction Partners acquired five hot-mix asphalt plants, related crews, and equipment serving the Mobile and southwestern Alabama market areas.

How will the Mobile Asphalt Company operate under Construction Partners (ROAD)?

Mobile Asphalt Company will operate as a new branded division under Wiregrass Construction Company, ROAD's Alabama platform company, maintaining its original name.

What strategic benefits does the Mobile Asphalt acquisition bring to ROAD?

The acquisition expands ROAD's presence in the Mobile metro area, leveraging economic growth from the Port of Mobile and Gulf Coast development, while complementing their existing operations from the John G. Walton Construction Company acquisition.

When did Construction Partners (ROAD) first enter the Mobile market?

Construction Partners initially entered the Mobile market in September through the acquisition of John G. Walton Construction Company.