Summit Materials enters into definitive agreement to be acquired by Quikrete for US$52.50 per share in cash

The transaction price represents an approximately 36% premium to Summit's unaffected 90-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) and an approximately 29% premium to Summit's unaffected share price. The combination has been unanimously approved by the Summit and Quikrete Boards of Directors.

The transaction combines Summit's leading aggregates, cement and ready-mix concrete businesses with Quikrete's leading concrete and cement-based products business to create a vertically integrated, North American, construction materials solutions provider with strong customer relationships and iconic products.

"We are pleased to have reached this agreement which will deliver significant, immediate and certain cash value to our shareholders," said Howard Lance, Chairman of Summit's Board of Directors. "In reaching this decision, our Board carefully considered a range of alternatives and determined that this transaction is the best way to maximise value for our shareholders."

"This combination, and the value it creates, is a testament to our stellar strategic and financial performance, agile operational and commercial execution, and to the strength and talent of our entire team who have delivered a 34.6% annualised return since we began to develop our Elevate strategy on September 1, 2020," said Anne Noonan, Summit Materials President and Chief Executive Officer. "We believe this transaction will create new and exciting opportunities for our employees and customers. In Quikrete, we have found a strong partner that shares our commitment to safety and innovation, and we are excited to join forces with their team."

"We are thrilled to welcome Summit into the Quikrete family," said Will Magill, Chief Executive Officer of Quikrete. "This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our journey to expand our capabilities and geographic presence. Summit is a recognised leader with a highly complementary portfolio of trusted aggregate, cement and ready-mix solutions. We look forward to working closely with the talented team at Summit to achieve our shared vision for the future."

Approvals and Timing

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to Summit shareholder approval, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, Summit will become a privately held subsidiary of Quikrete and its common stock will no longer be traded on the NYSE.

Summit's largest shareholder, Cementos Argos, has entered into an agreement pursuant to which it has committed to vote all of its shares of Summit's common stock in favour of the transaction.

Quikrete has obtained commitment letters for the financing necessary to complete the transaction, which is not subject to a financing condition.

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