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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001604028-22-000014"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WMS"
cik: "0001604028"
company_name: "ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC."
filed_at: "2022-05-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-26T02:05:25.403379+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# ADS acquires plastic stormwater/septic chamber maker Cultec, Inc.

## Summary
- Advanced Drainage Systems acquired Cultec, Inc., a family-owned plastic stormwater and septic chamber company.
- Cultec was founded in 1986 by Bob DiTullio Sr.; headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut.
- The acquisition expands ADS’ product portfolio in stormwater and on-site septic markets.
- No financial terms of the deal were disclosed in the announcement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001604028-22-000014
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WMS
- cik: 0001604028
- company_name: ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC.
- filed_at: 2022-05-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604028/000160402822000014/0001604028-22-000014-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1604028/000160402822000014/wms-20220502.htm

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