M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Champion Homes, Inc. (SKY): M&A transaction — Skyline Champion invests C$185M in ECN Capital for 19.9% stake, forms captive finance JV
Champion Homes, Inc.
- Invested C$185M (US$138M) for 33.55M common shares and 27.45M convertible preferred at C$3.04/share.
- Owns ~19.9% of ECN Capital on a partially diluted basis; convertible preferred pay 4.0% cumulative dividend.
- Tawn Kelley appointed to ECN Capital's board and Credit & Risk Committee.
- Formed Champion Financing LLC (51% Skyline, 49% ECN/Triad) to offer retail loans and floorplan financing.
- Net proceeds from investment will reduce ECN Capital's debt and for general corporate purposes.