Astec Industries agreed on 12 November 2026 to sell its Roadtec and Carlson road construction equipment business to Komatsu America Corp. for an enterprise value of US$75m.
Why Komatsu America Corp. (Komatsu Ltd.) is buying Roadtec and Carlson road construction equipment business (Astec Industries)
Astec says the sale removes a business that has been generating operating losses, should lift its adjusted EBITDA margin by about 200 basis points and frees capital for its core asphalt, aggregates, concrete, recycling, digital and mining businesses. For Komatsu, the deal marks an entry into the paving equipment market.
Deal terms and financing
The US$75m enterprise value is subject to customary closing adjustments. Astec expects about US$65m in total cash proceeds and tax benefits.
Regulatory approvals and timing
Completion is expected in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions.
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