Mueller Industries To Acquire Nehring Electrical Works Company For $575M Plus $25M Earn Out

Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MLI) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nehring Electrical Works Company and certain of its affiliated companies (collectively, "Nehring") for approximately $575 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, plus an additional $25 million earn out. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in DeKalb, Illinois, Nehring produces high-quality wire and cable solutions for the utility, telecommunication, electrical distribution, and OEM markets. Operating through its three business units (Nehring Electrical Works Company, Conex Cable, L.L.C., and Unified Wire & Cable, Inc.), Nehring is a recognized and trusted supplier to numerous utilities, REAs, municipalities, telecommunications and electrical distribution companies throughout the U.S. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, Nehring's annual net sales were approximately $400 million.