M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.85
WillScot Mobile Mini acquires McGrath RentCorp for $3.8B, $123 per share cash or stock
WillScot Holdings Corp
- Deal valued at ~$3.8B; McGrath shareholders elect $123 cash or 2.8211 WSC shares per share, 60% cash/40% stock mix.
- Combined 2023 pro forma revenue of $3.2B, adjusted EBITDA of $1.4B; $50M in expected run-rate operating synergies.
- Expected to generate ~$700M annual free cash flow by end of first full year post-close; EPS accretive within 12 months.
- Financing includes $875M 8-year and $875M 5-year senior secured bridges plus $750M ABL upsize to $4.45B.
- Subject to McGrath shareholder approval, HSR clearance; termination fees of $180M (antitrust) or $120M (superior proposal).