Mergers and Acquisitions: Page 8


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    Frontier Waste Solutions sells majority stake to private equity investors amid Texas growth

    Since John Gustafson founded it in 2017, Frontier has completed numerous acquisitions and won multiple municipal contracts. This latest investment is expected to further accelerate that growth.

    By Nov. 22, 2022
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    Archaea revenue grows, RNG output rises ahead of sale to BP

    The Texas-based company, which specializes in creating energy from gas at landfills and other sites, continues to ramp up operations. A date has also been set for shareholders to approve its $4.1 billion sale to BP.

    By Nov. 14, 2022
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    Rubicon pledges ‘progress to profitability’ and shares plans to grow company’s earnings potential

    In Rubicon’s first earnings call since going public and seeing its founder step down, CEO Phil Rodoni named “profitability as the core tenet of our strategy and corporate culture going forward” and announced a new company president.

    By Nov. 10, 2022
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    Q&A

    What’s next for Veransa, the new company consolidating Florida’s green waste composting market

    The private equity-backed company has completed three acquisitions since launching last year. A vice president shares the company's growth agenda and how it has been handling Hurricane Ian debris.

    By Nov. 9, 2022
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    Facing falling recycled commodity prices, waste companies pivot in Q3

    After enjoying increasing recycled commodity values for the first half of 2022, industry operators faced major commodity price declines.

    By Nov. 4, 2022
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    Top waste companies spent $1.1B on Q3 acquisitions, with more to come

    Here’s what executives at the industry’s largest companies had to say about the M&A environment this year — and how much each has spent.

    By Nov. 4, 2022
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    GFL 2022 earnings

    GFL Q3 revenue jumps, ESG targets to come this month

    GFL Environmental’s revenue bump came amid economic headwinds and notable costs related to fuel, trucks and MRF fires, as discussed on its earnings call Thursday.

    By Nov. 3, 2022
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    WCN 2022 earnings

    Waste Connections says pricing strategy helped achieve solid Q3

    Higher activity in waste treatment services related to oil and gas, up 52% from last quarter, was a strong point amid inflation and “precipitous” declines in recycled commodity prices, especially for OCC, CEO Worthing Jackman said.

    By Nov. 3, 2022
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    Waste Connections reports a decline in GHG emissions despite acquisitions, sets new ESG targets

    The company plans investments in RNG facilities, MRFs and electric collection vehicles as well as new goals to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 15%, building on a recent decline of 7%, it said in its 2022 sustainability report.

    By Oct. 31, 2022
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    Q3 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies

    Follow the latest round of financial results from WM, Republic Services, Casella Waste Systems, Waste Connections, GFL Environmental and more.

    Updated Dec. 1, 2022
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    CWST 2022 earnings

    Casella reports 13 acquisitions in 2022, sees M&A opportunity in potential recession

    The Vermont-based company said its pricing and fee strategy have worked well in a tight economic environment. Executives also previewed upcoming plans for acquisition and landfill expansion spending.

    By Oct. 28, 2022
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    RSG 2022 earnings

    Republic Services pricing at record highs as it fights recycled commodity price declines and cost inflation

    The company is still integrating US Ecology while returning M&A focus to solid waste and recycling. Leaders also noted in an earnings call the opportunity to work with BP, which is buying renewable natural gas projects partner Archaea.

    By Oct. 28, 2022
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    Casella narrows ESG focus to 5 key targets for 2030

    The Vermont-based company previously set 10 ESG targets in its 2020 report but has narrowed the focus to five key metrics related to emissions reduction, recycling volumes, fleet efficiency and more.

    By Oct. 27, 2022
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    WM 2022 earnings

    WM spent nearly $200M on acquisitions in Q3, outlines future potential of big ESG investments

    Recycling revenues are taking a hit, but executives said their updated contract models will provide insulation. CEO Jim Fish also shared a goal to eventually expand margins via price increases, not just recover costs.

    By Oct. 26, 2022
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    Rubicon’s stock has struggled since going public. Is the SPAC trend to blame?

    The tech company — which brokers waste and recycling services — rang the opening bell on Wall Street this week after its stock price declined and its founder stepped down as CEO. Analysts say a turnaround is still possible.

    By Oct. 21, 2022
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    Waste Connections purchasing California company Upper Valley Disposal

    Upper Valley provides a range of collection, recycling, composting and disposal services in Napa County. Following the recent death of founder Bob Pestoni, the family decided to sell its multigenerational business.

    By Oct. 19, 2022
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    BP acquiring landfill RNG company Archaea for $4.1B

    The pending transaction comes barely a year after Archaea Energy, a fast-growing developer of landfill gas projects, went public. The deal is described as a way for BP to support customers’ decarbonization goals.

    By Oct. 17, 2022
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    Reuse tech startup Rheaply targets C&D waste with Materials Marketplace acquisition

    CEO Garry Cooper says adding the platform from the U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development will expand Rheaply’s reach and allow existing customers to exchange items more broadly.

    By Oct. 10, 2022
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    RoadRunner Recycling buys Compology to scale AI, metering in collection service

    RoadRunner, which provides service through third-party haulers, has raised nearly $130 million to date as it scales quickly. Compology’s AI and camera capabilities will expand its data offerings for ESG-driven customers.

    By Oct. 6, 2022
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    Waste Connections acquires Rogue Disposal & Recycling, notable southern Oregon company

    The transaction gives the company a foothold in the region, with a range of franchise hauling operations, a transfer station, composting facility, CNG fueling station and a large landfill.

    By Oct. 5, 2022
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    Q&A

    AMCS sees opportunity to advance tech adoption amid waste industry consolidation

    North America President Michael Winton discusses the company’s mix of new and existing business, areas for further AI applications and more.

    By Oct. 4, 2022
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    Strategic Materials acquires Ripple Glass, plans to grow collection beyond current Midwest footprint

    SMI, North America’s largest glass recycler, sees Ripple as an expert in engaging residents. Started by a Kansas City, Missouri, brewery in 2009, Ripple has since grown to offer services in multiple states.

    By Sept. 28, 2022
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    Deep Dive // NYC commercial waste reform

    Los Angeles had a rocky commercial waste zone rollout but is seeing results. What’s in store for New York?

    New York has big goals for its zone system to boost diversion rates, infrastructure investment and labor standards. First, the city and haulers must navigate a transition process that one LA official called “six months of hell.”

    By Sept. 19, 2022
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    Renovare Environmental CEO steps down, reverse merger with Harp Renewables still pending

    Details about the fate of the small-scale digester company remain limited, but it’s now working to raise new funding and pay off debt ahead of a possible transaction. In the meantime, CEO Tony Fuller is out.

    By Sept. 14, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    National Sword kicked off a wave of MRF investments. 5 years later, tech and funding continue to advance.

    While the initial shock led facility operators to scramble, many have since invested millions in new equipment to improve material quality. Now, brand commitments and state policies are expected to be the next big market drivers.

    By Sept. 14, 2022