01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 5, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) filed a Form 8-K on August 5, 2026 to report that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals for its previously announced acquisition of Lhoist North America, Inc. (LNA).
The transaction was announced on June 27, 2026, under a Securities Sale Agreement with LNA Holding SRL, under which Martin Marietta will acquire all outstanding equity interests in Lhoist North America for $13.5 billiona in cash and shares of Martin Marietta common stock. LNA produces, distributes, markets and sells lime, dolomitic lime, limestone- and dolomitic stone-based industrial minerals and products, and aggregates in North America. The company expects the transaction to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Upon completion, Martin Marietta states that it expects to become the nation's leading producer of lime and limestone solutions. The filing furnishes the related press release as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 8.01, and the information is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The filing's forward-looking statements identify the timing of closing and the satisfaction of closing conditions as the principal risks, noting that the transaction may not close as expected or at all.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Regulatory clearance: Martin Marietta has received all necessary regulatory approvals for the Lhoist North America transaction.
- Transaction size: The acquisition of Lhoist North America, Inc. is valued at $13.5 billion, paid in cash and shares of Martin Marietta common stock.
- Expected closing: The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
- Strategic scope: LNA produces and sells lime, dolomitic lime, limestone- and dolomitic stone-based industrial minerals, and aggregates in North America.
- Pro forma positioning: Upon completion, Martin Marietta expects to become the nation's leading producer of lime and limestone solutions.
- Agreement date: The Securities Sale Agreement was entered into on June 27, 2026, with LNA Holding SRL, a Belgian société à responsabilité limitée.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of the Lhoist North America transaction?
Martin Marietta announced on August 5, 2026 that it has received all necessary regulatory approvals. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions before it is completed.
When is the transaction expected to close?
The company expects the transaction to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
What is Martin Marietta acquiring and how is it being paid for?
Martin Marietta will acquire all outstanding equity interests in Lhoist North America, Inc., for $13.5 billion in cash and shares of Martin Marietta common stock.
What businesses does Lhoist North America operate?
According to the filing, LNA produces, distributes, markets and sells lime, dolomitic lime, limestone- and dolomitic stone-based industrial minerals and products, and aggregates in North America.
What are the main risks to completing the transaction?
The forward-looking statements cite risks including the timing of consummation of the transaction and the possibility that the conditions to closing may not be satisfied, or that the closing does not occur.
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