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PHOENIX - Centuri Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CTRI), a utility infrastructure services company with a market capitalization of $1.68 billion, has initiated a secondary public offering of 9 million shares of its common stock, according to a press release issued today. The company’s stock currently trades at $19.60, with InvestingPro analysis indicating strong financial health metrics and favorable liquidity position. The shares are being offered by Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., with the possibility of an additional 1.35 million shares available to underwriters as a 30-day option. According to InvestingPro data, Centuri maintains a healthy current ratio of 1.57, indicating strong ability to meet short-term obligations.
In a concurrent private transaction, investment entities affiliated with Carl C. Icahn, Icahn Partners and Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, will purchase $50 million in Centuri’s common stock from Southwest Gas at the offering price. This private placement is contingent upon the completion of the public offering and is expected to close immediately after.
Centuri will not be selling any shares nor will it receive proceeds from the sale by Southwest Gas. The offering is being managed by J.P. Morgan, UBS Investment Bank, and Wells Fargo Securities as joint lead book-running managers, with BofA Securities and Moelis & Company serving as book-running managers.
The offering is subject to a registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has been declared effective. Details regarding the offering can be obtained from the respective banks managing the sale.
This press release serves as a notification and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities. The offering and sale of these securities will adhere strictly to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. Analysts maintain price targets ranging from $16.50 to $26.00 for the stock, with detailed analysis available through InvestingPro’s comprehensive research reports.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement.
In other recent news, Centuri Holdings Inc. reported its Q1 2025 earnings, with revenues reaching $550.1 million, a 4.2% increase from the previous year. Despite the revenue growth, Centuri reported a net loss per share of $0.12, missing the forecasted loss of $0.10. The company also highlighted a significant improvement in gross profit margin, which rose to 3.7% from 2.5% in Q1 2024. Additionally, Centuri’s adjusted EBITDA increased by 20% year-over-year, reaching $24.2 million, reflecting operational efficiencies. In another development, Southwest Gas Holdings announced a secondary public offering of 9 million shares of Centuri Holdings’ common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1.35 million shares. Notably, entities associated with Carl C. Icahn have agreed to acquire $50 million of Centuri’s common stock through a private placement, contingent on the public offering’s completion. These recent developments reflect Centuri’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position and market presence.
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