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Articles Tagged with ''QXO''

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Private Equity

QXO to Acquire Kodiak for $2.25 Billion

Cash-and-stock deal expected to close in Q2 2026.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
February 11, 2026
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QXO’s $2.25 billion acquisition of Kodiak could reshape roofing distribution and expand its reach into lumber, gypsum and construction supplies markets.




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Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO Boosts Funding to $3B as M&A Pipeline Accelerates

QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
January 12, 2026
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QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO in Advanced Acquisition Talks After Apollo’s $1.2B Investment

Sources say the roofing distribution giant is pursuing multiple deal opportunities as analysts see the Apollo-backed capital raise as a signal that a major transaction could be near.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
January 7, 2026
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Fresh off a $1.2 billion Apollo-led investment, QXO is already in talks on another significant acquisition—and pursuing seven additional targets across multiple deal sizes.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

QXO Lands $1.2 Billion Backing From Apollo to Fuel Acquisition Push

The building products distributor secured a convertible preferred stock commitment through mid-2026, strengthening its balance sheet as it accelerates M&A growth.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
January 5, 2026
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QXO has lined up a $1.2 billion Apollo-led investment commitment to fuel its acquisition spree through mid-2026.


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Nevin Holly
Hiring News

Elevate Names Nevin Holly President

Industry veteran with 25+ years of experience joins Amrize flagship building envelope brand
W&C Staff
December 18, 2025
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Part of the Amrize family of brands, Elevate said Holly will lead continued growth and innovation across its commercial portfolio, bringing expertise in manufacturing, distribution, and operational excellence.


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Brad Jacobs
Distributor News

Brad Jacobs to Step Down as Chairman at XPO, GXO Logistics

Move allows QXO CEO to focus on growth; advisory role continues at XPO
W&C Staff
December 15, 2025
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Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QXO, Inc., said he will step down as chairman of the boards at XPO, Inc.,and GXO Logistics, Inc. effective Dec. 31, 2025, as he shifts more of his focus to growing QXO and Jacobs Private Equity.


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Home Depot makes a bid for GMS.
Consolidation

Home Depot Competes in GMS Acquisition

Offer complicates QXO’s acquisition plans
Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor
Bryan Gottlieb
June 23, 2025
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Home Depot has joined the race to acquire GMS, challenging QXO’s $5B bid and setting the stage for a potential bidding war among major building product players.


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Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QXO, offers $5 billion to acquire GMS, a major distributor of gypsum and interior building products.
Acquisition News and Analysis

QXO Sets Its Sights on GMS in $5 Billion Offer

QXO's roll‑up aims to marry newly acquired roofing tech with GMS’s 300-plus centers.
Bryan Gottlieb, managing editor of Roofing Contractor
Bryan Gottlieb
June 19, 2025
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QXO makes an unsolicited bid to buy specialty products distributor GMS for $5 billion, aiming to speed up deliveries, boost inventory and unify tech—potentially reshaping how contractors get drywall and building supplies.


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AI-driven tools are helping suppliers and distributors gain efficiency and visibility across operations.
Technology

LuminX Is Latest AI Seeking To "Revolutionize" Supply Ops

Adoption of AI technology is the new frontier in management, logistics and revenue generation.
June 2, 2025
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LuminX has raised $5.5 million to scale AI-powered vision language models that automate warehouse tasks, aiming to reduce errors, boost efficiency and offer real-time insights to logistics and supply chains.


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