# Saint-Gobain acquires CSR, Bailey and FOSROC

Saint-Gobain completed three strategic acquisitions in 2024: CSR in Australia, Bailey in Canada, and FOSROC in construction chemicals (mainly India and Middle East), adding around €2 billion to full-year sales and €450 million in EBITDA.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-09-02
- Where: Larne, County Antrim, United Kingdom
- Value: $2.20B (2.00B EUR)
- Jobs: 200
- Status: completed
- Products: light and sustainable construction materials, construction chemicals
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Saint-Gobain](https://endata.com/companies/1801.md) (acquirer)
- [Bailey](https://endata.com/companies/24862.md) (target)
- [CSR](https://endata.com/companies/33050.md) (target)
- [FOSROC](https://endata.com/companies/78284.md) (target)
- [Kilwaughter Minerals](https://endata.com/companies/80423.md) (target)
- [Kilwaughter](https://endata.com/companies/80431.md) (target)

## Sources

- [saint-gobain.com.cn](https://www.saint-gobain.com.cn/en/node/20866), 2024-09-02: "Since the start of the year, Saint-Gobain has accelerated efforts to reinforce its profitable growth profile with three landmark acquisitions in light and sustainable construction."
- [bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8ex710y74o), 2024-10-14: "The company said the takeover was part of its strategic plan to increase its range of products for 'light and sustainable construction'."
- [construction.co.uk](https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/312591/saint-gobain-announces-binding-agreement-to-acquire-kilwaughter), 2024-10-15: "Saint-Gobain has announced a binding agreement to acquire Kilwaughter, a prominent UK and Ireland-based manufacturer of façade mortars, known for its well-established brands, K Rend and K Systems."
- [kilwaughterlime.com](https://www.kilwaughterlime.com/news/kilwaughter-minerals-acquired-by-saint-gobain), 2024-10-15: "We’re excited with the opportunity to join the Saint-Gobain group and continue Kilwaughter’s ambitious growth journey."

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