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Business acquisition

MYR Group acquires Valley Holdings

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 02, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
6
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The acquisition of Valley Holdings>>> by MYR Group>>> is expected to positively impact MYR Group>>>'s stock price due to expanded service offerings, geographic reach, and market position in the commercial and industrial construction segments. This deal also signifies a strategic move for MYR Group>>> to capitalize on growing demand in data center expansion, electrification, transportation infrastructure, and utility upgrade work in the Western U.S. and Southern California.

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Event Summary

MYR Group>>> Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Valley Holdings>>>, including its subsidiaries S&C Electric Company>>> and Comet Electric>>>, for approximately $328 million. This acquisition aims to strengthen MYR Group>>>'s Commercial & Industrial segment, expand its geographic reach in the Western U.S. and Southern California, and enhance its market position. The transaction, approved by Prospect Capital Corporation>>> (the seller) and MYR Group>>>'s Board of Directors, is expected to close around July 1, 2026, pending regulatory approvals. MYR Group>>> plans to fund the acquisition through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under its revolving credit facility. Rick Swartz>>>, President and CEO of MYR Group>>>, highlighted the high-quality workforces and strong management teams of S&C Electric Company>>> and Comet Electric>>> as key assets that will enhance MYR Group>>>'s project capture capabilities. Stifel>>> acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Valley Holdings>>>.

Entities Involved
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MYR Group
MYR Group>>> is acquiring Valley Holdings>>> and its subsidiaries, which is expected to strengthen its Commercial & Industrial segment and expand its geographic reach and market position. This acquisition will be funded through cash on hand and borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 70.0
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Valley Holdings
Valley Holdings>>> and its subsidiaries, including S&C Electric Company>>> and Comet Electric>>>, are being acquired by MYR Group>>> for approximately $328 million. This transaction represents a significant change in ownership for the company.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 60.0
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S&C Electric Company
S&C Electric Company>>> is a subsidiary of Valley Holdings>>> and is being acquired by MYR Group>>>. This acquisition will integrate its services and workforce into MYR Group>>>'s operations, expanding its market presence in the Western U.S.
Importance 85.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Comet Electric
Comet Electric>>> is a subsidiary of Valley Holdings>>> and is being acquired by MYR Group>>>. This acquisition will integrate its services and workforce into MYR Group>>>'s operations, expanding its market presence in Southern California.
Importance 85.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Prospect Capital Corporation
Prospect Capital Corporation>>> is the seller of Valley Holdings>>> to MYR Group>>>. The transaction has been approved by its board of directors.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Rick Swartz
Rick Swartz>>> is the President and CEO of MYR Group>>>. He expressed positive expectations for the acquisition, highlighting the benefits of integrating S&C Electric Company>>> and Comet Electric>>> into MYR Group>>>.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Stifel
Stifel>>> served as the exclusive financial advisor to Valley Holdings>>> in this acquisition transaction.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 10.0
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