The acquisition of FBM is expected to enhance Lowe's offering to Pro customers through an expanded product assortment, faster fulfillment, improved digital tools, and a robust trade credit platform. It will provide Lowe's with significant growth opportunities to expand our Pro footprint, given its complementary presence in key geographies like
"Completing the acquisition of FBM is an important step in accelerating our Total Home strategy to serve large Pro customers within a
As previously announced, FBM will continue to be led by its founder, Ruben Mendoza, and its senior leadership team with over 200 years of combined industry experience. Together with Lowe's, the FBM team will remain dedicated to delivering outstanding service for their Pro customers.
Advisors
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Centerview Partners LLC are acting as financial advisors to Lowe's. Freshfields LLP is acting as legal advisor to Lowe's. RBC Capital Markets is acting as sole financial advisor to FBM. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is acting as legal advisor to FBM.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in
About FBM
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in
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