CRH to Buy Arcosa in Building Materials Firm’s Biggest Deal (opens original article in a new tab)

CRH Plc has agreed to acquire US construction services company Arcosa for $8.5 billion, marking the largest deal in the Irish company's history.

• CRH Plc agreed to acquire Arcosa for $8.5 billion in a record deal for the Irish building materials supplier.
• CRH will pay $150 per share for Arcosa, a 10% premium to its closing price last week.
• Arcosa reported a 60% year-over-year increase in net income for the quarter ended March 31.