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[8-K] Granite Construction Inc. Reports Material Event

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Granite Construction (GVA) executed two material transactions on 5-Aug-25:

  • $540 million acquisition: Bought 100% of Slats Lucas, LLC and Warren Paving, Inc. from LMS of Hattiesburg L.P. and related sellers. Consideration funded with proceeds from a new senior secured term loan.
  • Credit overhaul: Closed a Fifth Amended & Restated Credit Agreement providing (1) a $600 million secured revolver, (2) a $600 million secured term loan drawn at close and (3) a delayed-draw term loan up to $75 million.

The facility carries SOFR+1.75% (base rate +0.75%) margins until the March-26 compliance certificate, then 1.25%-2.0%/0.25%-1.0% tiered to leverage. Unused commitment fees start at 0.30%. Both revolver and term loans mature 5-Aug-30; term loans amortize 2.5% annually from Q4-26, rising to 5% through maturity. Covenants require interest coverage �3.0× and leverage �3.75× (4.25× for four quarters post large acquisitions). Assets of Granite and certain subsidiaries secure the debt; guaranty agreements were similarly amended.

Post-close liquidity includes $570.4 million unused revolver capacity; letters of credit outstanding total $19.6 million. The acquisition adds vertical integration in asphalt and aggregates, while the accordion feature allows additional debt or notes of at least the greater of $535 million or 100% of consolidated EBITDA, subject to a 1.25× secured leverage cap.

Granite Construction (GVA) ha effettuato due operazioni materiali il 5 agosto 2025:

  • Acquisizione da 540 milioni di dollari: Ha acquistato il 100% di Slats Lucas, LLC e Warren Paving, Inc. da LMS of Hattiesburg L.P. e altri venditori correlati. Il corrispettivo è stato finanziato con i proventi di un nuovo prestito senior garantito a termine.
  • Ristrutturazione del credito: È stato chiuso un Quinto Accordo di Credito Modificato e Rifirmato che prevede (1) una linea di credito garantita revolving da 600 milioni di dollari, (2) un prestito a termine garantito da 600 milioni di dollari erogato alla chiusura e (3) un prestito a termine a prelievo differito fino a 75 milioni di dollari.

La struttura prevede margini SOFR+1,75% (tasso base +0,75%) fino al certificato di conformità di marzo 2026, successivamente variabili tra 1,25%-2,0%/0,25%-1,0% in base alla leva finanziaria. Le commissioni sulle linee non utilizzate partono dallo 0,30%. Sia la linea revolving che i prestiti a termine scadono il 5 agosto 2030; i prestiti a termine si ammortizzano del 2,5% annuo a partire dal quarto trimestre 2026, aumentando al 5% fino alla scadenza. I covenant richiedono una copertura degli interessi �3,0× e una leva �3,75× (4,25× per quattro trimestri dopo grandi acquisizioni). I beni di Granite e alcune controllate garantiscono il debito; anche gli accordi di garanzia sono stati modificati di conseguenza.

Al termine dell’operazione la liquidità disponibile comprende una capacità inutilizzata della linea revolving di 570,4 milioni di dollari; lettere di credito in essere per un totale di 19,6 milioni di dollari. L’acquisizione aggiunge integrazione verticale nell’asfalto e negli aggregati, mentre la clausola accordion consente di aumentare il debito o emettere note per almeno il maggiore tra 535 milioni di dollari o il 100% dell’EBITDA consolidato, soggetto a un limite di leva garantita di 1,25×.

Granite Construction (GVA) realizó dos transacciones importantes el 5 de agosto de 2025:

  • Adquisición de 540 millones de dólares: Compró el 100% de Slats Lucas, LLC y Warren Paving, Inc. a LMS of Hattiesburg L.P. y vendedores relacionados. La contraprestación fue financiada con los ingresos de un nuevo préstamo senior garantizado a plazo.
  • Reestructuración del crédito: Se cerró un Quinto Acuerdo de Crédito Enmendado y Restablecido que proporciona (1) una línea revolvente garantizada de 600 millones de dólares, (2) un préstamo a plazo garantizado de 600 millones de dólares desembolsado al cierre y (3) un préstamo a plazo de desembolso diferido de hasta 75 millones de dólares.

La facilidad tiene márgenes SOFR+1.75% (tasa base +0.75%) hasta el certificado de cumplimiento de marzo de 2026, luego se aplican márgenes escalonados de 1.25%-2.0%/0.25%-1.0% según el apalancamiento. Las comisiones por compromiso no utilizado comienzan en 0.30%. Tanto la línea revolvente como los préstamos a plazo vencen el 5 de agosto de 2030; los préstamos a plazo amortizan un 2.5% anual desde el cuarto trimestre de 2026, aumentando al 5% hasta el vencimiento. Los convenios exigen una cobertura de intereses �3.0× y un apalancamiento �3.75× (4.25× durante cuatro trimestres tras grandes adquisiciones). Los activos de Granite y ciertas subsidiarias garantizan la deuda; los acuerdos de garantía se modificaron de manera similar.

Tras el cierre, la liquidez incluye una capacidad no utilizada en la línea revolvente de 570.4 millones de dólares; las cartas de crédito vigentes suman 19.6 millones de dólares. La adquisición añade integración vertical en asfalto y agregados, mientras que la cláusula accordion permite deuda adicional o emisión de bonos por al menos el mayor entre 535 millones de dólares o el 100% del EBITDA consolidado, sujeto a un límite de apalancamiento garantizado de 1.25×.

Granite Construction(GVA)� 2025� 8� 5� � 건의 주요 거래� 실행했습니다:

  • 5� 4천만 달러 규모 인수: LMS of Hattiesburg L.P. � 관� 판매자로부� Slats Lucas, LLC와 Warren Paving, Inc.� 100% 지분을 인수했습니다. 대금은 새로� 선순� 담보 기간 대� 수익금으� 조달되었습니�.
  • 신용 구조 개편: 다섯 번째 수정 � 재작성된 신용 계약� 체결하여 (1) 6� 달러 담보 회전 신용 한도, (2) 종료 시점� 인출� 6� 달러 담보 기간 대�, (3) 최대 7,500� 달러까지 지� 인출 기간 대출을 제공했습니다.

� 금융 시설은 2026� 3� 준� 증명서까지 SOFR+1.75%(기준 금리 +0.75%) 마진� 적용하며, 이후 레버리지� 따라 1.25%-2.0%/0.25%-1.0% 계층� 마진� 적용됩니�. 미사� 약정 수수료는 0.30%부� 시작합니�. 회전 신용� 기간 대� 모두 2030� 8� 5� 만기이며, 기간 대출은 2026� 4분기부� � 2.5%� 상환� 시작� 만기까지 5%� 증가합니�. 계약 조건은 이자 보상 비율 �3.0× � 레버리지 �3.75×(대규모 인수 � 4분기 동안 4.25×)� 요구합니�. Granite � 일부 자회사의 자산� 부채를 담보하며, 보증 계약� 유사하게 수정되었습니�.

거래 종료 � 유동성은 5� 7,040� 달러� 미사� 회전 신용 한도와 1,960� 달러� 발행� 신용장으� 구성됩니�. 이번 인수� 아스팔트 � 골재 분야� 수직� 통합� 추가하며, 아코디언 조항� 통해 최소 5� 3,500� 달러 또는 연결 EBITDA� 100% � � � 금액� 해당하는 추가 부� 또는 채권 발행� 가능하�, 1.25× 담보 레버리지 한도가 적용됩니�.

Granite Construction (GVA) a réalisé deux opérations importantes le 5 août 2025 :

  • Acquisition de 540 millions de dollars : Acquisition de 100 % de Slats Lucas, LLC et Warren Paving, Inc. auprès de LMS of Hattiesburg L.P. et vendeurs associés. Le paiement a été financé par les produits d'un nouveau prêt senior garanti à terme.
  • Révision du crédit : Clôture d'un cinquième accord de crédit modifié et révisé prévoyant (1) une ligne de crédit renouvelable garantie de 600 millions de dollars, (2) un prêt à terme garanti de 600 millions de dollars tiré à la clôture et (3) un prêt à terme à tirage différé jusqu'à 75 millions de dollars.

La facilité porte des marges SOFR+1,75 % (taux de base +0,75 %) jusqu'au certificat de conformité de mars 2026, puis des marges échelonnées de 1,25 % à 2,0 % / 0,25 % à 1,0 % selon le levier financier. Les frais d'engagement non utilisés commencent à 0,30 %. La ligne renouvelable et les prêts à terme arrivent à échéance le 5 août 2030 ; les prêts à terme s'amortissent de 2,5 % par an à partir du quatrième trimestre 2026, passant à 5 % jusqu'à l'échéance. Les covenants exigent une couverture des intérêts �3,0× et un levier �3,75× (4,25× pendant quatre trimestres après de grandes acquisitions). Les actifs de Granite et de certaines filiales garantissent la dette ; les accords de garantie ont été modifiés en conséquence.

Après clôture, la liquidité comprend une capacité inutilisée de la ligne renouvelable de 570,4 millions de dollars ; les lettres de crédit en circulation totalisent 19,6 millions de dollars. L'acquisition ajoute une intégration verticale dans l'asphalte et les granulats, tandis que la clause accordéon permet une dette supplémentaire ou l'émission de billets d'au moins le plus élevé entre 535 millions de dollars ou 100 % de l'EBITDA consolidé, sous réserve d'un plafond de levier garanti de 1,25×.

Granite Construction (GVA) führte am 5. August 2025 zwei wesentliche Transaktionen durch:

  • Akquisition im Wert von 540 Millionen US-Dollar: Kauf von 100 % von Slats Lucas, LLC und Warren Paving, Inc. von LMS of Hattiesburg L.P. und verbundenen Verkäufern. Die Gegenleistung wurde mit den Erlösen eines neuen besicherten Senior-Terminkredits finanziert.
  • 徱ü𾱳ٳܲԲ: Abschluss eines fünften geänderten und neu gefassten Kreditvertrags, der (1) eine gesicherte revolvierende Kreditlinie über 600 Millionen US-Dollar, (2) einen bei Abschluss abgerufenen besicherten Terminkredit über 600 Millionen US-Dollar und (3) einen verzögert abrufbaren Terminkredit von bis zu 75 Millionen US-Dollar vorsieht.

Die Finanzierung trägt Margen von SOFR+1,75 % (Basiszinssatz +0,75 %) bis zum Compliance-Zertifikat im März 2026, danach gestaffelte Margen von 1,25 %�2,0 %/0,25 %�1,0 % abhängig vom Verschuldungsgrad. Nicht genutzte Kreditgebühren beginnen bei 0,30 %. Sowohl die revolvierende Kreditlinie als auch die Terminkredite laufen am 5. August 2030 aus; die Terminkredite werden ab Q4 2026 jährlich mit 2,5 % amortisiert, steigend auf 5 % bis zur Fälligkeit. Die Covenants verlangen eine Zinsdeckungsquote �3,0× und eine Verschuldung �3,75× (4,25× für vier Quartale nach großen Akquisitionen). Vermögenswerte von Granite und bestimmten Tochtergesellschaften dienen als Sicherheit; Garantievereinbarungen wurden entsprechend angepasst.

Nach Abschluss beträgt die verfügbare Liquidität eine ungenutzte revolvierende Kreditkapazität von 570,4 Millionen US-Dollar; ausstehende Akkreditive belaufen sich auf 19,6 Millionen US-Dollar. Die Akquisition erweitert die vertikale Integration im Bereich Asphalt und Zuschlagstoffe, während die Akkordeon-Klausel zusätzliche Schulden oder Anleihen in Höhe von mindestens dem größeren Betrag von 535 Millionen US-Dollar oder 100 % des konsolidierten EBITDA zulässt, vorbehaltlich einer gedeckelten gesicherten Verschuldung von 1,25×.

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Insights

TL;DR: Accretive $540 m buy plus ample financing signals strategic expansion but raises leverage.

The Warren Paving/Slats Lucas purchase deepens Granite’s materials footprint in the Southeast, potentially improving margin mix via vertical integration and stable asphalt demand. Paying 100% cash with a new term loan implies confidence in cash-flow generation. Revolver availability of $570 m preserves flexibility for working-capital swings and bonding requirements. Accordion capacity equal to �$535 m EBITDA gives room for future bolt-ons. Leverage covenant ceiling of 3.75× (4.25× post-deal) looks attainable given management’s historical 2-3× range, suggesting limited covenant-breach risk. Overall, strategically positive and likely earnings-accretive once synergies materialize.

TL;DR: Debt-funded deal lifts secured leverage; covenant headroom shrinks, interest costs rise.

The $600 m term loan elevates secured debt and introduces SOFR-linked exposure amid uncertain rate paths. Initial pricing at SOFR+175 bp is modest, yet each 100 bp rate hike adds ~$6 m annual interest. Term loan amortization is light (2.5%-5%/yr), delaying deleveraging. Although the revolver is largely undrawn, accordion features could push leverage higher. Tightest covenant (3.75× total leverage) offers buffer, but any EBITDA softness or additional draws could test limits. Investors should monitor free-cash coverage of rising interest and quarterly principal.

Granite Construction (GVA) ha effettuato due operazioni materiali il 5 agosto 2025:

  • Acquisizione da 540 milioni di dollari: Ha acquistato il 100% di Slats Lucas, LLC e Warren Paving, Inc. da LMS of Hattiesburg L.P. e altri venditori correlati. Il corrispettivo è stato finanziato con i proventi di un nuovo prestito senior garantito a termine.
  • Ristrutturazione del credito: È stato chiuso un Quinto Accordo di Credito Modificato e Rifirmato che prevede (1) una linea di credito garantita revolving da 600 milioni di dollari, (2) un prestito a termine garantito da 600 milioni di dollari erogato alla chiusura e (3) un prestito a termine a prelievo differito fino a 75 milioni di dollari.

La struttura prevede margini SOFR+1,75% (tasso base +0,75%) fino al certificato di conformità di marzo 2026, successivamente variabili tra 1,25%-2,0%/0,25%-1,0% in base alla leva finanziaria. Le commissioni sulle linee non utilizzate partono dallo 0,30%. Sia la linea revolving che i prestiti a termine scadono il 5 agosto 2030; i prestiti a termine si ammortizzano del 2,5% annuo a partire dal quarto trimestre 2026, aumentando al 5% fino alla scadenza. I covenant richiedono una copertura degli interessi �3,0× e una leva �3,75× (4,25× per quattro trimestri dopo grandi acquisizioni). I beni di Granite e alcune controllate garantiscono il debito; anche gli accordi di garanzia sono stati modificati di conseguenza.

Al termine dell’operazione la liquidità disponibile comprende una capacità inutilizzata della linea revolving di 570,4 milioni di dollari; lettere di credito in essere per un totale di 19,6 milioni di dollari. L’acquisizione aggiunge integrazione verticale nell’asfalto e negli aggregati, mentre la clausola accordion consente di aumentare il debito o emettere note per almeno il maggiore tra 535 milioni di dollari o il 100% dell’EBITDA consolidato, soggetto a un limite di leva garantita di 1,25×.

Granite Construction (GVA) realizó dos transacciones importantes el 5 de agosto de 2025:

  • Adquisición de 540 millones de dólares: Compró el 100% de Slats Lucas, LLC y Warren Paving, Inc. a LMS of Hattiesburg L.P. y vendedores relacionados. La contraprestación fue financiada con los ingresos de un nuevo préstamo senior garantizado a plazo.
  • Reestructuración del crédito: Se cerró un Quinto Acuerdo de Crédito Enmendado y Restablecido que proporciona (1) una línea revolvente garantizada de 600 millones de dólares, (2) un préstamo a plazo garantizado de 600 millones de dólares desembolsado al cierre y (3) un préstamo a plazo de desembolso diferido de hasta 75 millones de dólares.

La facilidad tiene márgenes SOFR+1.75% (tasa base +0.75%) hasta el certificado de cumplimiento de marzo de 2026, luego se aplican márgenes escalonados de 1.25%-2.0%/0.25%-1.0% según el apalancamiento. Las comisiones por compromiso no utilizado comienzan en 0.30%. Tanto la línea revolvente como los préstamos a plazo vencen el 5 de agosto de 2030; los préstamos a plazo amortizan un 2.5% anual desde el cuarto trimestre de 2026, aumentando al 5% hasta el vencimiento. Los convenios exigen una cobertura de intereses �3.0× y un apalancamiento �3.75× (4.25× durante cuatro trimestres tras grandes adquisiciones). Los activos de Granite y ciertas subsidiarias garantizan la deuda; los acuerdos de garantía se modificaron de manera similar.

Tras el cierre, la liquidez incluye una capacidad no utilizada en la línea revolvente de 570.4 millones de dólares; las cartas de crédito vigentes suman 19.6 millones de dólares. La adquisición añade integración vertical en asfalto y agregados, mientras que la cláusula accordion permite deuda adicional o emisión de bonos por al menos el mayor entre 535 millones de dólares o el 100% del EBITDA consolidado, sujeto a un límite de apalancamiento garantizado de 1.25×.

Granite Construction(GVA)� 2025� 8� 5� � 건의 주요 거래� 실행했습니다:

  • 5� 4천만 달러 규모 인수: LMS of Hattiesburg L.P. � 관� 판매자로부� Slats Lucas, LLC와 Warren Paving, Inc.� 100% 지분을 인수했습니다. 대금은 새로� 선순� 담보 기간 대� 수익금으� 조달되었습니�.
  • 신용 구조 개편: 다섯 번째 수정 � 재작성된 신용 계약� 체결하여 (1) 6� 달러 담보 회전 신용 한도, (2) 종료 시점� 인출� 6� 달러 담보 기간 대�, (3) 최대 7,500� 달러까지 지� 인출 기간 대출을 제공했습니다.

� 금융 시설은 2026� 3� 준� 증명서까지 SOFR+1.75%(기준 금리 +0.75%) 마진� 적용하며, 이후 레버리지� 따라 1.25%-2.0%/0.25%-1.0% 계층� 마진� 적용됩니�. 미사� 약정 수수료는 0.30%부� 시작합니�. 회전 신용� 기간 대� 모두 2030� 8� 5� 만기이며, 기간 대출은 2026� 4분기부� � 2.5%� 상환� 시작� 만기까지 5%� 증가합니�. 계약 조건은 이자 보상 비율 �3.0× � 레버리지 �3.75×(대규모 인수 � 4분기 동안 4.25×)� 요구합니�. Granite � 일부 자회사의 자산� 부채를 담보하며, 보증 계약� 유사하게 수정되었습니�.

거래 종료 � 유동성은 5� 7,040� 달러� 미사� 회전 신용 한도와 1,960� 달러� 발행� 신용장으� 구성됩니�. 이번 인수� 아스팔트 � 골재 분야� 수직� 통합� 추가하며, 아코디언 조항� 통해 최소 5� 3,500� 달러 또는 연결 EBITDA� 100% � � � 금액� 해당하는 추가 부� 또는 채권 발행� 가능하�, 1.25× 담보 레버리지 한도가 적용됩니�.

Granite Construction (GVA) a réalisé deux opérations importantes le 5 août 2025 :

  • Acquisition de 540 millions de dollars : Acquisition de 100 % de Slats Lucas, LLC et Warren Paving, Inc. auprès de LMS of Hattiesburg L.P. et vendeurs associés. Le paiement a été financé par les produits d'un nouveau prêt senior garanti à terme.
  • Révision du crédit : Clôture d'un cinquième accord de crédit modifié et révisé prévoyant (1) une ligne de crédit renouvelable garantie de 600 millions de dollars, (2) un prêt à terme garanti de 600 millions de dollars tiré à la clôture et (3) un prêt à terme à tirage différé jusqu'à 75 millions de dollars.

La facilité porte des marges SOFR+1,75 % (taux de base +0,75 %) jusqu'au certificat de conformité de mars 2026, puis des marges échelonnées de 1,25 % à 2,0 % / 0,25 % à 1,0 % selon le levier financier. Les frais d'engagement non utilisés commencent à 0,30 %. La ligne renouvelable et les prêts à terme arrivent à échéance le 5 août 2030 ; les prêts à terme s'amortissent de 2,5 % par an à partir du quatrième trimestre 2026, passant à 5 % jusqu'à l'échéance. Les covenants exigent une couverture des intérêts �3,0× et un levier �3,75× (4,25× pendant quatre trimestres après de grandes acquisitions). Les actifs de Granite et de certaines filiales garantissent la dette ; les accords de garantie ont été modifiés en conséquence.

Après clôture, la liquidité comprend une capacité inutilisée de la ligne renouvelable de 570,4 millions de dollars ; les lettres de crédit en circulation totalisent 19,6 millions de dollars. L'acquisition ajoute une intégration verticale dans l'asphalte et les granulats, tandis que la clause accordéon permet une dette supplémentaire ou l'émission de billets d'au moins le plus élevé entre 535 millions de dollars ou 100 % de l'EBITDA consolidé, sous réserve d'un plafond de levier garanti de 1,25×.

Granite Construction (GVA) führte am 5. August 2025 zwei wesentliche Transaktionen durch:

  • Akquisition im Wert von 540 Millionen US-Dollar: Kauf von 100 % von Slats Lucas, LLC und Warren Paving, Inc. von LMS of Hattiesburg L.P. und verbundenen Verkäufern. Die Gegenleistung wurde mit den Erlösen eines neuen besicherten Senior-Terminkredits finanziert.
  • 徱ü𾱳ٳܲԲ: Abschluss eines fünften geänderten und neu gefassten Kreditvertrags, der (1) eine gesicherte revolvierende Kreditlinie über 600 Millionen US-Dollar, (2) einen bei Abschluss abgerufenen besicherten Terminkredit über 600 Millionen US-Dollar und (3) einen verzögert abrufbaren Terminkredit von bis zu 75 Millionen US-Dollar vorsieht.

Die Finanzierung trägt Margen von SOFR+1,75 % (Basiszinssatz +0,75 %) bis zum Compliance-Zertifikat im März 2026, danach gestaffelte Margen von 1,25 %�2,0 %/0,25 %�1,0 % abhängig vom Verschuldungsgrad. Nicht genutzte Kreditgebühren beginnen bei 0,30 %. Sowohl die revolvierende Kreditlinie als auch die Terminkredite laufen am 5. August 2030 aus; die Terminkredite werden ab Q4 2026 jährlich mit 2,5 % amortisiert, steigend auf 5 % bis zur Fälligkeit. Die Covenants verlangen eine Zinsdeckungsquote �3,0× und eine Verschuldung �3,75× (4,25× für vier Quartale nach großen Akquisitionen). Vermögenswerte von Granite und bestimmten Tochtergesellschaften dienen als Sicherheit; Garantievereinbarungen wurden entsprechend angepasst.

Nach Abschluss beträgt die verfügbare Liquidität eine ungenutzte revolvierende Kreditkapazität von 570,4 Millionen US-Dollar; ausstehende Akkreditive belaufen sich auf 19,6 Millionen US-Dollar. Die Akquisition erweitert die vertikale Integration im Bereich Asphalt und Zuschlagstoffe, während die Akkordeon-Klausel zusätzliche Schulden oder Anleihen in Höhe von mindestens dem größeren Betrag von 535 Millionen US-Dollar oder 100 % des konsolidierten EBITDA zulässt, vorbehaltlich einer gedeckelten gesicherten Verschuldung von 1,25×.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2025
 
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
 
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
1-12911
(Commission
File Number)
77-0239383
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 
585 West Beach Street
Watsonville, California 95076
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (831) 724-1011
 

 
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Purchase Agreement
On August 5, 2025, Granite Construction Incorporated, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with LMS of Hattiesburg, L.P., a Mississippi limited partnership (“LMS”), Steven M. Warren, and Melissa W. McGee (collectively, the “Sellers”) and Steven M. Warren, as representative of the Sellers. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company purchased all of the outstanding equity interests of Slats Lucas, LLC, a Mississippi limited liability company (“Slats Lucas”) and Warren Paving, Inc., a Mississippi corporation (“Warren Paving”), from the Sellers for $540.0 million, subject to customary closing adjustments (the “Transaction”). The purchase price was paid using a portion of the proceeds from a new $600.0 million senior secured term loan, as described further below.
The Purchase Agreement contained customary representations, warranties and covenants made by each of the Sellers and the Company. The Company has obtained a representation and warranty insurance policy to provide coverage for certain breaches of representations and warranties of the Sellers, which is subject to certain exclusions, deductibles and other terms and conditions set forth therein.
The foregoing description of the Purchase Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Purchase Agreement attached as Exhibit 2.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference. The Purchase Agreement is included to provide investors and security holders with information regarding its terms. It is not intended to provide any other factual information about the Company, the Sellers or any of their respective businesses, subsidiaries or affiliates. The representations, warranties and covenants contained in the Purchase Agreement (1) were made by the parties thereto only for purposes of that agreement and as of specific dates; (2) were made solely for the benefit of the parties to the Purchase Agreement; (3) may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the parties, including being qualified by disclosures made for the purposes of allocating contractual risk between the parties to the Purchase Agreement instead of establishing those matters as facts and (4) may be subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that differ from those applicable to investors. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations, warranties and covenants may change after the date of the Purchase Agreement, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in public disclosures by the Company. Accordingly, investors should not read the representations and warranties in the Purchase Agreement in isolation, but only in conjunction with the other information about the Company and its subsidiaries that the Company includes in reports, statements and other filings it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Amendment and Restatement of Credit Agreement
The Company entered into the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 5, 2025, among the Company, Granite Construction Company, and GILC Incorporated, as borrowers, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent, swing line lender and L/C issuer, and the lenders and other parties thereto (the “A&R Credit Agreement”). The A&R Credit Agreement amends and restates the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2022, by and among the Company, Granite Construction Company and GILC Incorporated, as borrowers, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent, swing line lender and L/C issuer, and the lenders and other parties thereto to, among other things, provide for (1) a $600.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”), (2) a $600.0 million senior secured term loan (the “Initial Term Loan”) and (3) a senior secured term loan in an aggregate amount not to exceed $75.0 million (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan” and together with the Initial Term Loan, the “Term Loans”). The Delayed Draw Term Loan may be borrowed from the closing date of the A&R Credit Agreement until six months after the closing date (the “Term Loan Availability Period”), subject to voluntary termination by the Company of the Delayed Draw Term Loan commitments and termination of the Delayed Draw Term Loan commitments upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the A&R Credit Agreement) at the request of or with the consent of the required lenders. The A&R Credit Agreement also includes an accordion feature that allows the Company to increase borrowings under the Revolver, request a new tranche of term loans, or issue one or more series of notes (whether issued in a public offering, Rule 144A or other private placement or purchase or otherwise) or loans or any bridge financing pursuant to financing documentation other than the A&R Credit Agreement, or a combination thereof, in an amount not to exceed (1) the greater of (a) $535.0 million and (b) the amount equal to 100% of Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the A&R Credit Agreement), calculated on a pro forma basis, plus (2) unlimited additional amounts so long as on a pro forma basis after giving effect to the incurrence of additional indebtedness and after giving effect to all other appropriate pro forma adjustments, the ratio of consolidated funded secured indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the A&R Credit Agreement) does not exceed 1.25 to 1.0, in each case, subject to lender approval.
The A&R Credit Agreement includes a $150.0 million sublimit for letters of credit ($75.0 million for financial letters of credit) and a $20.0 million sublimit for swingline loans. As of the date hereof, the total unused availability under the Revolver is $570.4 million, resulting from $19.6 million in issued and outstanding letters of credit and $10.0 million of outstanding revolving loans, and the $600.0 million Initial Term Loan is outstanding.
The Company may borrow under the A&R Credit Agreement, at its option, at either (a) a term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus an applicable margin initially and through the delivery of the March 31, 2026 compliance certificate of 1.75% and then ranging from 1.25% to 2.0%, or (b) a base rate plus an applicable margin initially and through the delivery of the March 31, 2026 compliance certificate of 0.75% and then ranging from 0.25% to 1.0%. After delivery of the March 31, 2026 compliance certificate,



the applicable margin will be based on our consolidated leverage ratio set forth on the most recent compliance certificate delivered quarterly. In addition, the Company has agreed to pay an unused commitment fee initially and through the delivery of the March 31, 2026 compliance certificate of 0.300% and then ranging from 0.175% to 0.350%, depending on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio set forth on the most recent compliance certificate delivered quarterly. Further, during the Term Loan Availability Period, the Company has agreed to pay a ticking fee ranging from 0.175% to 0.350%, depending on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, on the amount by which the commitment for Term Loans of $675.0 million exceeds the amount of outstanding Term Loans. The ticking fee will be payable beginning on the 60th day after closing and during the Term Loan Availability Period or until the Delayed Draw Term Loan is made.
The Term Loans will mature on August 5, 2030 (the “Maturity Date”) and will amortize at 2.5% per year payable in quarterly installments beginning with the quarter ending December 31, 2026 through September 30, 2027 and increasing to 5.0% per year payable in quarterly installments until the Maturity Date. The Revolver also matures on the Maturity Date, and no letters of credit issued under the A&R Credit Agreement can have an expiration later than seven days prior to the Maturity Date unless cash collateral arrangements acceptable to the letter of credit issuer have been made.
The financial covenants contained in the A&R Credit Agreement require the maintenance of a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of no less than 3.00 to 1.00 and a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of no more than 3.75 to 1.00 (or 4.25 to 1.00 for each of the four consecutive fiscal quarters ending after any acquisition permitted under the A&R Credit Agreement occurs for cash consideration in excess of $100.0 million).
The A&R Credit Agreement contains certain other restrictive covenants that limit the Company’s ability, among other things, to incur certain liens, make certain types of investments, incur additional indebtedness, change the nature of the Company’s business or operations, merge, consolidate, or combine with other entities, sell assets, or make certain payments.
The Company’s obligations under the A&R Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries and are secured by first priority liens on substantially all of the assets, other than real property, of the Company and the Company’s subsidiaries that are guarantors or borrowers under the A&R Credit Agreement.
The obligations of the Company under the A&R Credit Agreement may be accelerated upon the occurrence of an Event of Default. Events of Default include customary events for a financing agreement of this type, including, without limitation, payment defaults, a material inaccuracy of representations and warranties, defaults in the performance of certain affirmative and negative covenants, defaults on certain other indebtedness of the Company or its subsidiaries, bankruptcy or related defaults, defaults related to certain judgments and the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined in the A&R Credit Agreement).
The guaranty arrangements under the A&R Credit Agreement were amended and restated pursuant to the Fifth Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement, dated August 5, 2025, by and among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company party thereto as guarantors and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (the “A&R Guaranty Agreement”).
The foregoing description of the A&R Credit Agreement and the A&R Guaranty Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the A&R Credit Agreement and the A&R Guaranty Agreement attached as Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 10.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
The information regarding the A&R Credit Agreement and the A&R Guaranty Agreement set forth under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description
2.1
Equity Purchase Agreement, dated August 5, 2025 by and among Granite Construction Incorporated, LMS of Hattiesburg, L.P., Steven M. Warren, Melissa W. McGee and Steven M. Warren, as sellers’ representative.
10.1
Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 5, 2025, by and among Granite Construction Incorporated, Granite Construction Company and GILC Incorporated, as borrowers, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent, swing line lender and L/C issuer, and the lenders and other parties thereto.
10.2
Fifth Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement, dated as of August 5, 2025, by and among Granite Construction Incorporated, the other guarantors party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent.
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED
   
   
 By:/s/ Staci M. Woolsey
  Staci M. Woolsey
  
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
Date: August 6, 2025

FAQ

What did Granite Construction (GVA) acquire on August 5, 2025?

GVA bought all equity of Slats Lucas, LLC and Warren Paving, Inc. for $540 million cash.

How is the $540 million acquisition being financed?

Through a new $600 million senior secured term loan under the amended credit agreement.

What are the key terms of Granite’s new credit facility?

It provides a $600 m revolver, $600 m term loan, and $75 m delayed-draw loan, maturing 5-Aug-2030 with SOFR+1.25-2.0% margins.

What financial covenants apply to Granite Construction after the amendment?

Minimum interest coverage 3.0× and maximum total leverage 3.75× (4.25× for one year post large deals).

How much unused liquidity does Granite have after closing?

The revolver shows $570.4 million availability after letters of credit and $10 m draws.
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