ATLANTA, Dec. 01, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BMC Stock Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:STCK) (the “Company), a leading building materials and solutions provider to professional contractors, today announced that the merger of Stock Building Supply Holdings, Inc. and Building Materials Holding Corporation has been successfully completed, effective at the close of business today. The new company, BMC Stock Holdings, Inc., will continue to operate under the BMC and Stock Building Supply brands in markets across the nation. The combined company’s common stock will trade on the NASDAQ Exchange under the ticker symbol “STCK.”
BMC Stock is one of the nation’s leading providers of diversified building products and services to professional contractors for the residential market, with approximately $2.6 billion in pro forma revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014. The Company’s comprehensive portfolio of products and services spans building materials, including millwork and structural frame manufacturing capabilities, consultative showrooms, value-added installation management and innovative eBusiness platform capabilities that all support customers’ needs for turnkey solutions. BMC Stock has an expansive geographic reach in 42 metropolitan areas across 17 states, principally in the fast-growing South and West regions.
“Today is a momentous day. With the successful completion of our merger, the new BMC Stock is well-positioned to capitalize on expansion opportunities in the fragmented building materials industry and drive profitable growth,” said Peter Alexander, President and Chief Executive Officer of BMC Stock. “We look forward to leveraging our broader range of best-in-class, value-added products and strong technology platform to build on our leading market position in attractive, fast-growing regions across the United States. Further, our strong balance sheet will support continued investment in our business and entry into new markets. We remain focused on providing our customers with the proactive, high-touch service and deep industry expertise they have come to rely upon. I am excited to lead our talented team as we enter the next chapter of growth for BMC Stock.”
As of today’s merger closing, and as previously announced, Mr. Alexander will serve as President and CEO and a member of the BMC Stock Board of Directors, and Jim Major will serve as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. The Company’s Board of Directors, comprising five former BMC directors and three continuing Stock Building Supply directors, will be led by David Bullock as Chairman.
With the close of the transaction, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Goldman Sachs Bank USA have consolidated and upsized the combined company’s revolving Asset Based Loan facilities to $450 million. Available funds will be used to refinance outstanding balances under the former BMC and Stock Building Supply revolving credit facilities, support up to $75 million in letters of credit, and fund transaction costs, general corporate purposes and working capital. Additionally, $250 million of former BMC Senior Secured Notes maturing in 2018 will remain outstanding.
About BMC Stock Holdings, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, BMC Stock is one of the nation’s leading providers of diversified building products and services to professional builders and contractors in the residential housing market. The Company’s comprehensive portfolio of products and services spans building materials, including millwork and structural component manufacturing capabilities, consultative showrooms and design centers, value-added installation management and an innovative eBusiness platform capable of supporting all of the Company’s customers’ needs. BMC Stock serves 42 metropolitan areas across 17 states, principally in the fast-growing South and West regions.
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