M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
EVI Industries acquires Girbau North America for ~$43M in cash; largest deal in buy-and-build history
EVI INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Purchase price ~$43M cash, funded via revolver; subject to working capital adjustments; $4.355M escrowed for ≥15 months.
- GNA generated $75M revenue and ~9.5% operating income for 12 months ended Dec 31, 2024; 5-yr revenue CAGR 11%.
- Acquisition expected to be immediately accretive to EVI earnings; pro forma net revenue $50M, operating income $7.0M.
- EVI amends credit facility: revolver +$50M to $150M, accordion +$10M to $50M, new 5-year term at closing.
- GNA to continue under President Mike Floyd; supports EVI’s decentralized operating model and long-term OEM relationship with Girbau.