Hiab Acquires Labrie

Hiab Corporation has strengthened its position in the North American waste and recycling market by entering into an agreement to acquire Labrie Environmental Group, a leading refuse collection vehicle (RCV) manufacturer, from Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. and management minority shareholders at an enterprise value of $1,035 million.

• Formed in 1971 and headquartered in Lévis, Quebec, Canada, Labrie Environmental operates across three established brands: Labrie, Wittke and Leach.

It also provides aftermarket parts and services through its LabriePlus brand. The company has demonstrated resilient growth and built a leading market position in the attractive side loader market. For the last twelve months ending March 2026, the company generated sales of $491 million. Comparable EBITDA for the same period totalled $113 million, representing 23 percent of sales.

The company generates all its sales in North America from equipment, spare parts and services, sold through its dealer network. The company operates four manufacturing sites across Canada, the United States and Mexico, and employs approximately 1,200 people.

The acquisition provides Hiab access to the growing North American RCV market through a leading platform with a strong track record of profitable growth. It represents the next step in Hiab’s inorganic growth strategy, aligned with its ambition to expand its presence in existing end-markets through adjacent product verticals, while establishing a new growth platform in North America.

The combined capabilities of the two companies represent a perfect technological and mission fit with complementary offerings in the essential industry of waste and recycling. The acquisition diversifies Hiab’s sales exposure, reduces cyclicality and is expected to be both margin- and growth-accretive with identified opportunities for procurement and sales synergies.

Labrie Environmental Group is a leading refuse collection vehicle (RCV) manufacturer. The acquisition is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2026.

“The acquisition of Labrie Environmental Group is a significant milestone in our growth journey and perfectly aligned with our strategy of profitable growth communicated in 2024. Labrie is a market leader in an attractive and growing market in one of our four focus segments, waste and recycling. The acquisition also supports our ambitions to grow in North America and increase our services sales. It also provides access to new resources and technologies for both companies. Importantly, the transaction is expected to strengthen cash generation immediately following closing while simultaneously opening new avenues for growth. We expect this transaction to deliver significant value for all stakeholders post-closing, including enhanced career opportunities for both Hiab and Labrie employees”, said Hiab President and CEO Scott Phillips.

“By joining Hiab, we are gaining access to a comprehensive global platform that will accelerate our technology development and growth. I am incredibly proud of what we have built and excited for our next chapter”, said Labrie Environmental Group’s CEO Michael Eastabrook.

The all-cash transaction is valued at $1,035 million and is expected to close in the third quarter

The transaction is valued at $1,035 million on a cash and debt-free basis (approximately €890 million calculated with end of May 2026 ECB exchange rates). The transaction value represents a multiple of approximately 9.2x the company’s end of March 2026 LTM Comparable EBITDA.

Hiab has entered into a committed financing arrangement with Danske Bank A/S and OP Corporate Bank to secure the funding for the acquisition. At the end of the first quarter of 2026, Hiab’s gearing was -23 percent and net cash amounted to €219 million. Hiab will continue to maintain a robust balance sheet following the transaction, supported by strong ongoing cash generation. Had the acquisition been completed at the end of the first quarter of 2026, the latest financial period published by Hiab, the planned financing would have resulted in a pro forma gearing of approximately 70 percent, compared to the company’s target of below 50 percent.

• The acquisition is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
• Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Hiab, and Sidley Austin LLP is serving as legal advisor.