Waterco Limited (ASX:WAT) signed a share sale agreement to acquire Davey Water Products Pty Ltd. from GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) for an enterprise value of AUD 64.9 million on August 5, 2023. Under the terms, enterprise value of AUD 64.9 million is before estimated customary net working capital (NWC) and net debt type adjustments. The net cash proceeds, post customary net working capital and net debt type adjustments, and consideration of a deferred vendor payment of AUD 1.25 million are expected to be approximately AUD 56 million.

Waterco will finance the acquisition through bank loans. There are no changes in the composition of the Board and management of Waterco as a result of the acquisition. Under the terms of the agreement, completion will take place upon fulfilment of certain conditions precedent that are customary for a transaction of this nature.

The acquisition does not require security holders? approval and the parties expect that completion will take place on September 1, 2023. The proceeds from the sale will be used to further pay down debt.

Andrew Clyne of Herbert Smith Freehills acted as legal advisor to Davey Water & GUD Holdings Limited.