Summit Materials Acquisition, Valuation, Funding & Investors

Summit Materials was acquired by Quickrete for $12B in November 2024, a 3.1x multiple on $3.8B of revenue.

Summit Materials acquisition price

$12B

Acquired by Quickrete · Nov 2024

Summit Materials revenue at acquisition

$3.8B

Last twelve months · Nov 2024

Summit Materials revenue multiple at acquisition

3.1x

EV/Revenue · Nov 2024

Summit Materials EBITDA multiple at acquisition

11.7x

EV/EBITDA · Nov 2024

Summit Materials Overview

About Summit Materials

Summit Materials is a vertically integrated producer of aggregates, cement, and ready-mix concrete, supplying ready-mix concrete and asphalt paving mix across the United States and British Columbia, Canada. It serves residential, non-residential, and public infrastructure construction markets, having sold 17.5 million tons of aggregates, 1.0 million tons of cement, 1.2 million cubic yards of ready-mixed concrete, and 3.9 million tons of asphalt paving mix in a reported fiscal year. The company, formed in 2008, grew primarily through acquisitions to build a vertically integrated materials business across the US and Canada.


Founded

2009

HQ

United StatesDenver, CO

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Product sales

Revenue

$3.8B (Nov 2024)

Valuation

$12B (acquired Nov 2024)

Summit Materials Acquisition

Summit Materials was acquired by Quickrete for $12B on 25 November 2024.

The acquisition price implies a 3.1x revenue and 11.7x EBITDA multiple on $3.8B of revenue.

Before the acquisition Summit Materials had raised $4M across 1 funding round.

Summit Materials, a leading producer of aggregates, cement, and ready-mix concrete with vertically integrated operations supplying ready-mix concrete and asphalt in the US and British Columbia, Canada, entered a definitive agreement in November 2024 to be acquired by Quikrete Holdings, a privately owned family-owned building materials company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1940. Quikrete, known for its portfolio of concrete and cement-based products including brands like Quartz, Spec Mix, Rinker Materials, U.S. Pipe, and Pavestone, pursued the $11.5 billion enterprise value transaction—including debt—at $52.50 per share in cash, representing a 36% premium to Summit's unaffected 90-day VWAP and 29% to its unaffected share price. The deal, unanimously approved by both boards, closed on February 10, 2025, making Summit a privately held subsidiary with its NYSE stock delisted. The strategic rationale centers on creating a vertically integrated North American construction materials provider by combining Summit's aggregates, cement, and ready-mix expertise with Quikrete's packaged concrete and cement products, enhancing scale, geographic presence across the US and Canada, customer relationships, and capabilities in public infrastructure, residential, and non-residential markets. Summit's Elevate strategy since September 2020 delivered 34.6% annualized returns, positioning it for maximized shareholder value through immediate cash proceeds. Quikrete views the acquisition as a milestone expanding its footprint, building on prior deals like the 2022 Forterra buyout for infrastructure products. Completion followed shareholder approval, regulatory clearances including antitrust review advised by Covington, and customary conditions, with financing supported by Latham & Watkins and legal counsel from Davis Polk for Summit. Executives highlighted shared commitments to safety, innovation, operational agility, and employee opportunities, with Summit leaders like CEO Anne Noonan and Chairman Howard Lance emphasizing certain value delivery over alternatives.

Summit Materials acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
  • Quickrete
25 Nov 2024Strategic M&A$12B3.1x11.7x

Summit Materials Funding History

Summit Materials has raised a total of $4M across 1 funding round.

Summit Materials funding rounds

Summit Materials funding rounds
DateStageRaisedDeal Summary
Apr 2014Seed$4MSummit Materials is a construction materials company producing aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt paving mix, serving residential, non-residential, and public infrastructure markets. In the year ended December 28, 2013, it sold 17.5 million tons of aggregates, 1.0 million tons of cement, 1.2 million cubic yards of ready-mixed concrete, and 3.9 million tons of asphalt paving mix, generating $916.2 million in revenue, with 42% from residential and non-residential construction and 58% from public infrastructure. The company, formed in 2008, grew through acquisitions funded by approximately $463.9 million in equity commitments from sponsors and investors by 2013. Around 2014, Summit Materials operated as a limited liability company under Summit Materials Intermediate Holdings, LLC, with funding commitments totaling $794.5 million from sponsors and certain officers, directors, and employees since July 2009. Summit Inc. was formed on September 23, 2014, as a holding company with interests in Summit Materials Holdings L.P.

Benchmark 350K+ Funding Rounds and Disclosed VC Valuation Multiples

Sign up to see data on 350K+ funding rounds and disclosed revenue and EBITDA valuation multiples, from seed, through growth stage, to pre-IPO.

Start Free Trial

Acquisitions by Summit Materials

Summit Materials has acquired 8 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Summit Materials was on September 7th 2023. Summit Materials acquired Argos USA for $3.2B.


Latest Acquisitions by Summit Materials

Argos USA
Cementos Argos
Razorback Concrete
Everist Materials
Description
Argos USA is a major producer of portland cement, ready-mixed concrete, and aggregates serving the southeastern United States from its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The company operates cement plants in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia along with over 100 ready-mix batch plants and a network of terminals. It delivers materials for residential housing, commercial buildings, highways, bridges, dams, and airport runways. Acquired by Cementos Argos from Colombia in 2011, Argos USA expanded through purchases including facilities from LafargeHolcim in 2020.
Cementos Argos SA is a cement producing company. In terms of the concrete business it is Colombia's key producer and the producer in the United States. The company's corporate purpose is the exploitation of the cement industry, the production of concrete mixes and any other materials or items made of cement, lime or clay, the acquisition and exploitation of minerals or deposits of exploitable minerals in the cement industry and similar rights to explore and mine the aforementioned minerals, whether by concession, privilege, lease or other title.
Razorback Concrete is a Little Rock-based producer of ready-mixed concrete and aggregates serving central and northeastern Arkansas. It operates batch plants near Memphis cement terminals, supplying infrastructure projects along the Mississippi River corridor with high-volume deliveries.
Everist Materials is a Rifle-headquartered supplier of aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete serving northwest Colorado's construction and infrastructure projects. Operating quarries in Garfield and Mesa counties, the company provides materials for highways, roads, and commercial builds under brands like Rifle Asphalt and Battlement Ready Mix.
HQ CountryUnited StatesColombiaUnited StatesUnited States
HQ City
Alpharetta, GA
Medellín
West Memphis, AR
Vail, CO
Deal Date7 Sep 20237 Sep 20236 Jan 20176 Jan 2017
Valuation$3.2B$3.2Bundisclosedundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

This data is available for Pro users. Sign up to see all Summit Materials acquisitions and their M&A valuation multiples.

Start Free Trial

Summit Materials Competitors

Summit Materials competitors include listed companies like CEMEX, Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta Materials and China Railway Construction, and private ones like The Boring Company and Katerra.

Public and private companies comparable to Summit Materials
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
CEMEXMexicoMexicoPublicly listed$16B$2.5B$15B1.2x
Vulcan MaterialsUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$7.9B$2.3B$32B4.5x
Martin Marietta MaterialsUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$6.2B$2.1B$35B5.8x
China Railway ConstructionChinaChinaPublicly listed$154B$9.5B$12B0.7x
The Boring CompanyUnited StatesAustin, TXPrivate--$20B-
KaterraUnited StatesSan Francisco, CAPrivate--$3B-
Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
China Railway Construction$154B$9.5B0.7x0.7x11.5x11.6x
Skanska$18B$956M0.5x0.5x9.3x8.1x
POSCO Future$2.1B$171M6.9x6.4x86.3x66.6x
Power Construction Corporation of China$96B$7.4B1.0x1.0x13.4x14.3x
Eiffage$30B$4.8B0.9x0.9x5.4x5.2x
China Communications Construction Company$108B$6B1.3x1.3x23.4x22.3x
Shimizu$13B$1.5B0.9x0.9x8.1x11.2x
IES Holdings$3.4B$439M3.7x2.9x28.1x20.8x

This data is available for Pro users. Sign up to see all Summit Materials competitors and their valuation data.

Start Free Trial

Common questions about Summit Materials

When was Summit Materials founded?Summit Materials was founded in 2009.
Where is Summit Materials headquartered?Summit Materials is headquartered in Denver, CO, United States.
Is Summit Materials publicly listed?No, Summit Materials was acquired by Quickrete in November 2024.
Who acquired Summit Materials?Summit Materials was acquired by Quickrete in November 2024.
How much was Summit Materials acquired for?Summit Materials was acquired for $12B in November 2024, a 3.1x revenue multiple.
How much funding has Summit Materials raised?Summit Materials has raised $4M across 1 funding round.
What was Summit Materials' last funding round?Summit Materials' last funding round was a $4M seed round in April 2014.
Which companies are comparable to Summit Materials?Companies comparable to Summit Materials include CEMEX, Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta Materials, China Railway Construction, The Boring Company and Katerra.
How many companies has Summit Materials acquired?Summit Materials has acquired 8 companies, including Argos USA, Cementos Argos, Razorback Concrete, Everist Materials and Sierra Ready Mix.
What was the largest acquisition by Summit Materials?The $3.2B acquisition of Argos USA in September 2023 is the largest acquisition Summit Materials has made to date.

See companies similar to Summit Materials

Start Your
Free Trial Today

Try Multiples for free for 3 days. Got questions or need a demo? Schedule a call with us below.

Start Trial