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Investment Highlights

• Capital investment of $40 million for acquisition of PF Waterworks, LP, which offers innovative, eco-friendly drain management solutions

• Valuation represents approximately 9.5x PF Waterworks’ trailing twelve-months’ EBITDA

• Expected to be accretive to earnings per share in the first full year of ownership

• $695 million of cumulative acquisition capital investment since going public in October 2015

DALLAS, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSW Industrials, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSWI) today announced the strategic acquisition of PF Waterworks, LP, deploying $40 million. This additional acquisition in our Contractor Solutions Segment represents the Company’s commitment to allocate capital on a risk adjusted returns basis for innovative products which add vitality to our portfolio of products. CSWI funded the transaction with cash on hand.

Joseph B. Armes, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of CSW Industrials, said, “I am pleased to announce the acquisition of PF Waterworks, which is a synergistic acquisition within our existing plumbing end market, where we have opportunity for expansion. The addition of these new products to our portfolio expands our offering of innovative plumbing products and further fuels the opportunity for additional inorganic growth and market share gains.”

Jeff Underwood, Senior Vice President of CSWI and General Manager, Contractor Solutions, commented, “We are thrilled to bring the PF Waterworks team to the CSWI family. I have known the company and owner for a number of years and watched PF Waterworks grow into a sizeable supplier to a number of shared customers based on product innovation and service, which are core values at CSWI.”

PF Waterworks develops and manufactures revolutionary, problem-solving plumbing products targeting ‘Clean and Green’ for both residential and commercial applications. The advanced, proven technology used in these products is certified for public health and safety and provides dependable performance that promotes self-sufficiency and makes life easier for homeowners, contractors, property managers, and builders. PF Waterworks sets a new industry standard in drain management products while providing excellent value for partners and customers.

The $40 million of capital for the acquisition of PF Waterworks, including estimated working capital adjustments but excluding future earn-outs, represents a valuation of approximately 9.5x PF Waterworks’ trailing twelve-month adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).