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• Acrow launched a fully underwritten AU$70 million two-tranche institutional placement to fund the acquisitions of Ausgroup Industrial Services (AGIS) and Preston SuperDeck®, while strengthening its balance sheet.
• The two acquisitions carry a combined consideration of AU$54.5 million and are expected to be mid-single-digit EPS accretive on an underlying pro-forma basis.
• Following the acquisitions, Acrow upgraded FY27 guidance, with revenue expected to reach AU$405 million–AU$425 million and EBITDA projected at AU$102 million–AU$112 million.

Acrow Limited (ASX: ACF) traded flat at AU$0.910 after announcing a transformative capital management and acquisition strategy designed to accelerate growth across its Industrial Access and Construction Services divisions. The company launched a fully underwritten AU$70 million institutional placement, complemented by a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) targeting up to AU$10 million, to fund the acquisition of Ausgroup Industrial Services and Preston SuperDeck® while simultaneously reducing debt and enhancing financial flexibility.Dual Acquisitions Expand Capabilities and Market ReachThe proposed acquisitions have a combined value of AU$54.5 million and significantly broaden Acrow’s operating footprint. AGIS, a Queensland-based industrial services provider, supports major customers including BHP, Anglo American, Glencore, Peabody and BMA across mining, ports, energy and heavy industrial sectors. The business is forecast to generate approximately AU$40.0 million in FY26 revenue and AU$6.5 million in FY26 EBITDA, with expected annualised synergies of around AU$1.75 million.Meanwhile, Preston SuperDeck®, Australia's leading retractable loading platform business with an estimated market share exceeding 70%, is expected to contribute approximately AU$11.0 million in FY26 revenue and AU$6.3 million in FY26 EBITDA. The business operates a fleet of around 900 loading decks and maintains relationships across commercial construction, infrastructure, mining, rail and residential sectors.Capital Raising Strengthens Balance SheetThe institutional placement will raise approximately AU$70 million through the issue of 82.4 million new shares at AU$0.85 per share, representing a 6.6% discount to Acrow’s last closing price of AU$0.91. Of the total funds raised, approximately AU$19.5 million will be directed towards debt reduction, lowering estimated net debt from AU$165 million to AU$145.5 million. Management expects the transaction to reduce the pro-forma net debt-to-EBITDA ratio to approximately 1.5x, enhancing balance sheet strength ahead of anticipated growth opportunities.Guidance Upgrade Reflects Increased Earnings PotentialAcrow upgraded its FY27 outlook following the acquisitions. Revenue guidance increased from AU$335 million–AU$350 million previously to AU$405 million–AU$425 million, representing a 21% uplift. EBITDA guidance increased from AU$88 million–AU$98 million to AU$102 million–AU$112 million, reflecting a 15% improvement over previous expectations.Management noted that stronger-than-expected performance from the Industrial Access division, combined with acquisition contributions and anticipated synergies, underpins the improved outlook. The company also highlighted expectations for increased construction activity across Australia, particularly in South East Queensland ahead of major infrastructure developments associated with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.Strategic Positioning for Future GrowthChief Executive Officer Steven Boland described the acquisitions as highly complementary additions that expand Acrow’s service capabilities while creating new cross-selling opportunities. AGIS enhances the company’s industrial maintenance and shutdown services offering, while Preston SuperDeck® strengthens its position as an integrated provider of loading platforms, screens and jumpform solutions for high-rise construction projects.With a stronger balance sheet, expanded capabilities, exposure to blue-chip customers, and upgraded earnings guidance, Acrow appears positioned to benefit from growing infrastructure investment, industrial maintenance demand, and large-scale construction activity across Australia.Note- All data presented is based on information available at the time of writing.Disclaimer for Kapitales ResearchThe materials provided by Kapitales Research, including articles, news, data, reports, opinions, images, charts, and videos ("Content"), are intended for personal, non-commercial use only. The primary goal of this Content is to educate and inform readers. 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