Brad Jacobs’ QXO acquisition of Beacon Building Products marks a turning point for over 8,000 employees, offering a fresh start, financial strength, and new growth opportunities.
QXO has tentatively completed its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon, securing 580 branches across North America. The deal aims to modernize operations using AI for improved efficiency and is expected to close in April.
QXO has potentially secured an additional $830M in private funding, boosting cash reserves to $6B for its $11B bid to acquire Beacon; the company aims to modernize the $800 billion building-product distribution sector through AI.
Beacon's board of directors has entered into preliminary discussions for QXO to acquire all outstanding Beacon shares at $124.35 per share following months of a hostile takeover threat.
QXO extended its $124.25 per share tender offer for Beacon to March 10, citing strong momentum despite board resistance, rising commitments, and full financing secured.
QXO extended its tender offer for Beacon to March 3, citing shareholder interest, while Beacon's board rejects the bid as undervaluing the company; analysts debate its potential impact.
QXO further escalates its takeover bid for Beacon: In the latest, the pursuer proposes a new board slate following the rejection of its $11B offer. Shareholders now face a pivotal decision in the battle for control.
QXO increases pressure on Beacon's board of directors as the takeover deadline nears, offering a 37% premium; Beacon remains opposed, but with no competing bids, shareholders may decide the company's future.
Beacon's board submitted a unanimous recommendation to its shareholders to reject QXO's offer to acquire all outstanding shares at $124.25 per share in cash.
After QXO bypassed Beacon's Board of Directors and took its offer directly to shareholders, Beacon swallowed a 'poison pill' to thwart a hostile takeover attempt
Beacon Building Supply adopted a 'poison pill' defense after QXO took its $11B offer directly to shareholders; the move by Beacon allows shareholders to dilute QXO’s stake if it acquires 15% or more. Discover the latest moves.