CRH to acquire NCC Industry’s Denmark and Finland aggregates assets
CRH signed an agreement to purchase NCC Industry’s operations in Denmark and Finland, including asphalt plants, quarries and recycling facilities. The transaction, valued at SEK 8.2 billion, will be paid in cash and is subject to regulatory and other customary approvals. Completion is targeted for the second half of 2027, after which the assets will remain separate until integration. Peter Buckley, president of CRH International, said the deal supports the company’s strategy to build an aggregates‑led portfolio in high‑growth Nordic markets.
Why it matters
The acquisition expands CRH’s footprint in the Nordics, adding significant aggregate capacity and customer relationships that could boost future revenue. The cash purchase and expected cash‑flow generation may improve CRH’s financial flexibility for its five‑year investment plan.
Key facts
- 1CRH agreed to buy NCC Industry’s operations in Denmark and Finland for an enterprise value of SEK 8.2 billion. marketscreener.com
- 2The assets include a network of asphalt plants, land and marine‑based aggregates sites in Denmark and hard‑rock quarries, backfilling and recycling operations in Finland. investing.com
- 3The purchase price will be settled in cash at closing. marketscreener.com
- 4The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2027, subject to regulatory and other customary approvals. marketscreener.com
- 5CRH expects the deal to generate roughly SEK 7 billion of positive cash flow after completion. marketscreener.com
- 6The business area being sold reported sales of SEK 12.6 billion and operating profit of approximately SEK 880 million in 2025. marketscreener.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 5 of 5 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.