\nQXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) (the \u201cCompany\u201d or \u201cQXO\u201d) today announced it intends to make an offering of $750 million of shares of its common stock (the \u201cOffering\u201d). QXO\u2019s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol \u201cQXO.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nQXO intends to grant the underwriter of the Offering an option to purchase up to an additional $112.5 million of shares of common stock at the public offering price less underwriting discounts and commissions.<\/p>\n
\nQXO intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, funding future acquisitions of businesses.<\/p>\n
\nBofA Securities is acting as the sole underwriter for the Offering.<\/p>\n
\nThe Offering will be made by means of a prospectus supplement under QXO\u2019s effective registration statement on Form S-3ASR, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d).<\/p>\n
\nThis press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor does it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful. The Offering may be made only by means of a prospectus supplement relating to such Offering and the accompanying prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement for the Offering and the accompanying prospectus can be obtained from BofA Securities, Inc., NC1-022-02-25, 201 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC\u00a0 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department, email: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com.<\/p>\n
About QXO<\/b><\/p>\n
\nQXO is the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing, waterproofing and complementary building products in North America. The company plans to become the tech-enabled leader in the $800 billion building products distribution industry and generate outsized value for shareholders. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenues within the next decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.<\/p>\n
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n
\nThis release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements about beliefs, expectations, targets or goals and the use of proceeds of the Offering, are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201ccontinue,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cpotential,\u201d \u201cpredict,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201cobjective,\u201d \u201cprojection,\u201d \u201cforecast,\u201d \u201cgoal,\u201d \u201cguidance,\u201d \u201coutlook,\u201d \u201ceffort,\u201d \u201ctarget,\u201d \u201ctrajectory\u201d or the negative of these terms or other comparable terms. These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances.<\/p>\n
\nThese forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause or contribute to a material difference include the risks discussed in our filings with the SEC, and the following:<\/p>\n
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- \nan inability to obtain the products we distribute, resulting in lost revenues and reduced margins and damaging our relationships with customers;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \na change in supplier pricing and demand, which may adversely affect our income and gross margins;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \na change in vendor rebates, which may adversely affect our income and gross margins;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nour inability to identify potential acquisition targets or successfully complete acquisitions on acceptable terms;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nrisks related to maintaining our safety record;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nthe possibility that building products distribution industry demand may soften or shift substantially due to cyclicality or dependence on general economic and political conditions, including inflation or deflation, interest rates, governmental subsidies or incentives, consumer confidence, labor and supply shortages, weather and commodity prices;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nthe possibility that regional, national or global barriers to trade, including trade wars, could increase the cost of products in the building products distribution industry, which could adversely impact the competitiveness of such products and the financial results of businesses in the industry;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nseasonality, weather-related conditions and natural disasters;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nrisks related to the proper functioning of our information technology systems, including threats related to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nloss of key talent or our inability to attract and retain new qualified talent;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nrisks related to work stoppages, union negotiations, labor disputes and other matters associated with our labor force or the labor forces of our suppliers or customers;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nthe risk that the anticipated benefits of our acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (the \u201cBeacon Acquisition\u201d) or any future acquisition may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nthe effect of the Beacon Acquisition or any future acquisition on our business relationships with employees, customers or suppliers, operating results and the business generally;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nunexpected liabilities, costs, charges, expenses or accounting adjustments resulting from the Beacon Acquisition or any future acquisition or difficulties in integrating and operating acquired companies;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nrisks related to the Company\u2019s obligations under the indebtedness incurred in connection with the Beacon Acquisition;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nthe risk that the Company is or becomes highly dependent on the continued leadership of Brad Jacobs as chairman and chief executive officer and the possibility that the loss of Mr. Jacobs in these roles could have a material adverse effect on the Company\u2019s business, financial condition and results of operations;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nthe possible economic impact of the Company\u2019s outstanding warrants and preferred stock on the Company and the holders of its common stock, including market price volatility, dilution from the exercise or conversion of the warrants or preferred stock, or the impact of dividend payments from preferred stock that remains outstanding;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nchallenges in raising additional equity or debt capital from public or private markets to pursue the Company\u2019s business plan and the effects that raising such capital may have on the Company and its business;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nthe possibility that new investors in any future financing transactions could gain rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of the Company\u2019s existing stockholders;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nrisks associated with periodic litigation, regulatory proceedings and enforcement actions, which may adversely affect the Company\u2019s business and financial performance;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nthe impact of legislative, regulatory, economic, competitive and technological changes;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nunknown liabilities and uncertainties regarding general economic, business, competitive, legal, regulatory, tax and geopolitical conditions; and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nother factors, including those set forth in the Company\u2019s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nAll forward-looking statements set forth in this release are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences for or effects on us or our business or operations. Forward-looking statements set forth in this release speak only as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.<\/p>\n
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Media Contact
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Joe Checkler
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joe.checkler@qxo.com
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203-609-9650<\/p>\n
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