Jan 27 (Reuters) - QXO on Monday took its $11
billion takeover offer to Beacon Roofing's shareholders
after the building-products distributor rebuffed its overtures.
Beacon's shares were trading at $118.56 before the bell,
below the offer price of $124.25 per share, while QXO's stock
was marginally higher.
The development comes after Beacon earlier this month
rejected a $11 billion takeover offer from QXO saying its
proposal "significantly undervalues" the company.
QXO, which counts U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law
Jared Kushner as a board member, is looking to enter the massive
but fragmented building products distribution industry.
The company said on Monday it intends to pursue all options
to complete a transaction, including nominating directors for
election at Beacon's annual meeting.
QXO, a new player in the building products distribution
industry, said it plans to complete the acquisition quickly
after the tender offer expires in 20 business days, subject to
the terms of the offer.
Beacon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
QXO said it had secured full financing commitments from
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citi, Credit Agricole, Wells
Fargo and Mizuho.