Launch of Underwritten Capital Raise to Fund Acquisitions

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Stock Acrow Ltd (ACF.ASX)
Release Time 18 Jun 2026, 10:18 a.m.
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 Acrow Launches Capital Raise to Fund Acquisitions
Key Points
  • Acquisition of Ausgroup Industrial Services and Preston SuperDeck® to extend capabilities
  • $70 million fully underwritten placement to fund acquisitions
  • Expected to be mid-single-digit EPS accretive
  • Pro-forma net debt/EBITDA ratio to reduce to 1.5x
  • FY27 revenue and EBITDA guidance upgraded by 21% and 15% respectively
Full Summary

Acrow Limited (ASX: ACF) has announced a $70 million fully underwritten two-tranche institutional placement to fund the acquisitions of Ausgroup Industrial Services (AGIS) and Preston SuperDeck®, extending its capabilities in Industrial Access and Construction Services. The acquisitions are expected to be mid-single-digit EPS accretive and reduce the pro-forma net debt/EBITDA ratio to 1.5x. The placements will be supplemented by a share purchase plan targeting up to $10 million. The acquisitions will be funded by the placement proceeds, with $19.5 million allocated towards debt reduction. The company has also upgraded its FY27 revenue and EBITDA guidance by 21% and 15% respectively, reflecting the revised budget and acquisition contributions.

Guidance

FY27 revenue guidance: $405-425m, EBITDA guidance: $102-112m

Outlook

Acrow expects the acquisitions to be accretive to EPS and improve its financial position, with a target net debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.0 to 1.5x.