Alamo Group Acquires Petersen Industries for $166.5M
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 10 2025
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Should l Buy ALG?
Alamo Group announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Petersen Industries, a manufacturer of truck-mounted grapple loader equipment for a purchase price of $166.5M. The purchase price, which is subject to customary post-closing adjustments, will be financed with a combination of cash on hand and availability under Alamo Group's credit facility. When adjusted for the present value of expected tax benefits, the purchase price is approximately $150M. The price represents approximately 7.9x earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, not including expected positive run-rate synergies. Upon closing, Petersen will become part of Alamo Group's Industrial Equipment Division. The company, based in Lake Wales, Florida, achieved annual revenue of approximately $75M in 2024. The Company anticipates completing the transaction during the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to Alamo Group's growth and margins and to deliver solid recurring revenue from its aftermarket parts and services offerings.
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Analyst Views on ALG
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Hold
Current: 172.110
Low
190.00
Averages
190.00
High
190.00
Current: 172.110
Low
190.00
Averages
190.00
High
190.00
About ALG
Alamo Group Inc. is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of industrial and vegetation management equipment. The Company serves end-markets, such as infrastructure building and maintenance, industrial construction, public works, land maintenance, agriculture and tree care. Its segments include Vegetation Management Division and Industrial Equipment Division. The Vegetation Management Division includes all the operations of the former Agricultural Division plus the mowing and forestry/tree care operations that were previously part of the former Industrial Division. The Industrial Equipment includes the Company’s vocational truck business and other industrial operations such as excavators, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, snow removal equipment, truck mounted attenuators, and grapple trucks and loaders. Its products include vocational products, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, roadside safety equipment, excavators, snow removal equipment, light machinery and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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