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Granite Completes Acquisition of Dickerson & Bowen, Inc.
Acquisition adds three sand and gravel pits and four asphalt plants to Granite’s southeast home market, extending footprint to serve central and southern
“We are excited to complete this acquisition of an outstanding materials-focused business that expands our footprint in the Southeast,” says Kyle Larkin, Granite President and Chief Executive Officer. “This purchase continues our ‘strengthen and expand’ capital allocation strategy by investing in vertically integrated construction and materials operations that have been our core business for over 100 years. I expect Granite to continue to grow both organically and through M&A as we continue to implement our strategy. Although we remain very selective, we are continually evaluating M&A opportunities within our existing footprint, as well as in new geographies.”
The acquisition was financed through cash on hand.
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Granite is America’s Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE:GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in
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