M&A Deal Summary

KBR Acquires BE&K

On July 1, 2008, KBR acquired construction company BE&K for 550M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is KBR’s 1st transaction in the Construction sector.
  • This is KBR’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is KBR’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is KBR’s 1st transaction in Alabama.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-07-01
Target BE&K
Sector Construction
Buyer(s) KBR
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 550M USD

Target

BE&K

Birmingham, Alabama, United States
BE&K, Inc. is a engineering, construction and maintenance services company.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

KBR

Houston, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1901
Sector Engineering
Employees30,000
Revenue 7.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Jefferson Towers, home of KBR's corporate headquarters in downtown Houston, Texas.
Jefferson Towers, home of KBR's corporate headquarters in downtown Houston, Texas.

KBR is an engineering, construction, and services company supporting the global hydrocarbons and international government services market segments. The company offers a portfolio of proprietary technology and consulting services; engineering, construction, procurement, and asset maintenance services; and base operational, logistics, life support, and asset management services, through its technology & consulting, engineering & construction, and government services business segments. KBR was founded in 1901 and is based in Houston, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 20
Sector (Construction) 1 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 13
State (Alabama) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 10
Year (2008) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-04-08 Catalyst Interactive Pty

Fyshwick, Australia

CI is an Australian e-learning and training solutions provider that specializes in defense, government and industry training segments.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-10-06 Wabi Development

New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada

Wabi is a privately held Ontario, Canada-based general contractor that services the energy, forestry, and mining industries. Wabi currently employs over 350 people, providing maintenance, fabrication, construction, and construction management services to a variety of clients in Canada and Mexico.

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