---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-191427"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WSO"
cik: "0000105016"
company_name: "WATSCO INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T01:32:35.203678+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Watsco to acquire Jackson Supply's HVAC distribution business for $198M in stock

## Summary
- Watsco to issue ~458,985 shares (~$198M) to acquire Jackson Supply's HVAC distribution business.
- $25M of the consideration shares placed in escrow for up to 12 months for purchase price adjustments and indemnification.
- Closing subject to regulatory approval and customary conditions; no specific date given.
- Shares issued in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) exemption; seller represented as accredited investor.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-191427
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WSO
- cik: 0000105016
- company_name: WATSCO INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/105016/000119312526191427/0001193125-26-191427-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/105016/000119312526191427/wso-20260423.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-26-191427.txt

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