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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Acquisitions  
Acquisitions

(5) Acquisitions

Saudi Cast

On November 29, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of The Industrial Company for Castings and Sanitary Fittings (“Saudi Cast”) in a share purchase transaction funded with cash on hand. Saudi Cast is a leading manufacturer of cast iron and stainless steel drainage solutions, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering high quality, specified drainage solutions serving the non-residential and industrial markets. Saudi Cast’s operating results since the date of acquisition are included in the APMEA segment. The Company accounted for the transaction as a business combination and it was deemed not to be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Superior

On November 14, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Superior Boiler (“Superior”) in an equity purchase transaction funded with cash on hand. The aggregate net purchase price was $88.7 million, net of cash acquired of $4.5 million, and is subject to a final post-closing working capital adjustment.

Superior is headquartered in Hutchinson, Kansas, and is a designer and manufacturer of a wide range of customized steam and hot water boiler systems for commercial, institutional and industrial applications. Superior’s operating results since the date of acquisition are included in the Americas segment. The Company has determined that both the pro-forma and actual results, including Superior’s net sales, net income, and earnings per share, are not material to the Company’s financial results, and therefore has not included these disclosures.

The Company accounted for the transaction as a purchased business combination. During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company performed the preliminary purchase price allocation for the Superior purchase. The acquisition resulted in the recognition of $54.1 million in goodwill and $31.6 million in intangible assets. The intangible assets acquired consist of customer relationships valued at $27.0 million with estimated lives of 12 years and the trade name valued at $4.6 million with an estimated life of 15 years. The goodwill is attributable to the workforce of Superior and the portfolio which will allow the Company to expand its product offerings as a result of the acquisition. For tax purposes, the Company accounted for the transaction as a stock acquisition and therefore maintained the existing tax basis for acquired assets and liabilities.

The following table summarizes the preliminary value of the assets and liabilities acquired (in millions):

Cash

  ​ ​ ​

$

4.5

Trade accounts receivable

 

7.3

Inventories, net

 

10.5

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

2.5

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

5.8

Intangible assets

31.6

Goodwill

 

54.1

Other assets

 

9.4

Accounts payable

 

(6.2)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

(14.5)

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

(11.8)

Purchase price

$

93.2

Haws

On November 4, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of Haws Corporation (“Haws”) in a share purchase transaction funded with cash on hand. Haws is headquartered in Sparks, Nevada and is a leading global brand providing emergency safety and hydration solutions serving industrial, institutional and non-residential end markets for more than 120 years. Haws’ operating results since the date of acquisition are included in the Americas segment. The Company accounted for the transaction as a business combination and it was deemed not to be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

EasyWater

On June 13, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Freije Treatment Systems, Inc. (“EasyWater”) funded with cash on hand. EasyWater is a leading provider of water quality solutions and has designed and manufactured innovative, chemical-free technologies for treating water in residential and commercial applications. The acquisition of EasyWater aligns with the Company’s continued focus on growth, innovation and expanding the Company’s portfolio of high-value water quality solutions. EasyWater’s operating results since the date of acquisition are included in the Americas segment. The Company accounted for the transaction as a business combination and it was deemed not to be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

I-CON

On January 2, 2025, the Company completed the acquisition of I-CON Systems Holdings, LLC (“I-CON”) in a membership unit purchase transaction funded with cash on hand. The final net purchase price was $70.7 million, net of cash acquired of $2.8 million.

I-CON is headquartered in Oviedo, Florida, and is a designer and manufacturer of intelligent plumbing controls, addressing the unique challenges of water management in correctional facilities. I-CON’s operating results since the date of acquisition are included in the Americas segment. The Company has determined that both the pro-forma and actual results, including I-CON’s net sales, net income, and earnings per share, are not material to the Company’s financial results, and therefore has not included these disclosures.

The Company accounted for the transaction as a purchased business combination. The purchase price allocation was completed in the second quarter of 2025. The acquisition resulted in the recognition of $41.6 million in goodwill and $20.9 million in intangible assets. The intangible assets acquired consist of customer relationships valued at $18.2 million with estimated lives of 12 years and the trade name valued at $2.7 million with an indefinite life. The goodwill is attributable to the workforce of I-CON and the portfolio which will allow the Company to expand its product offerings as a result of the acquisition. For tax purposes, the Company accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition and therefore the intangibles and goodwill are deductible for tax purposes resulting in future tax benefits.

The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired (in millions):

Cash

  ​ ​ ​

$

2.8

Trade accounts receivable

 

3.3

Inventories, net

 

4.4

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

2.8

Property, plant and equipment

 

1.2

Intangible assets

 

20.9

Goodwill

 

41.6

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

(3.5)

Purchase price

$

73.5

Josam

Effective January 1, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of Josam Company following its conversion into Josam Industries, LLC (“Josam”) in a share purchase transaction funded with cash on hand. The final net purchase price was $99.0 million, net of cash acquired of $4.6 million. Josam is based in Michigan City, Indiana, and is a leading provider and manufacturer of drainage and plumbing products, serving commercial, industrial, and multi-family end markets for over 100 years. Josam’s operating results since the date of acquisition are included in the Americas segment. The Company has determined that both the pro-forma and actual results, including Josam’s net sales, net income, and earnings per share, are not material to the Company’s financial results, and therefore has not included these disclosures.

The Company accounted for the transaction as a purchased business combination. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company performed the preliminary purchase price allocation for the Josam purchase, with immaterial adjustments during the remainder of fiscal year 2024 related to the final working capital and valuation adjustments. The purchase price allocation was completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. The acquisition resulted in the recognition of $35.1 million in goodwill and $39.4 million in intangible assets. The intangible assets acquired consist of customer relationships valued at $33.5 million with estimated lives of 15 years and the trade name valued at $5.9 million with an indefinite life. The goodwill is attributable to the workforce of Josam and the portfolio which will allow the Company to expand its product offerings as a result of the acquisition. For tax purposes, the Company accounted for the transaction as an asset acquisition and therefore the intangibles and goodwill are deductible for tax purposes resulting in future tax benefits.

The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired (in millions):

Cash

  ​ ​ ​

$

4.6

Trade accounts receivable

 

4.3

Inventories, net

 

15.0

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

0.9

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

7.6

Intangible assets

 

39.4

Goodwill

 

35.1

Accounts payable

 

(1.5)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

(1.8)

Purchase price

$

103.6