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title: "Innovate agrees to sell DBM Global to IES Holdings for USD 650 million"
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description: "Innovate Corporation agreed to sell its 91.21% stake in DBM Global to IES Holdings for USD 650 million, payable in cash and stock. Innovate expects approximately USD 453 million in cash and shares valued at USD 140 million, with an additional USD 35 million tied to a tax election. Proceeds will reduce debt. The transaction is expected to close by December 31, 2026, subject to regulatory approvals."
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# Innovate agrees to sell DBM Global to IES Holdings for USD 650 million

-   IES Holdings agreed to acquire DBM Global for consideration valued at USD 650 million, paid in cash and IES stock. \* Innovate, which owns about 91.21% of DBM Global, expects about USD 453 million in cash and 215,487 IES shares valued at USD 140 million. \* IES will also pay USD 35 million in cash at closing tied to a joint Section 338 tax election. \* Innovate plans to use net proceeds to reduce debt. \* Closing is expected in the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2026, subject to customary conditions including regulatory approvals. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Innovate Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202608100800PRIMZONEFULLFEED9806586) on August 10, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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