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Business Wire
13 hours ago
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Centuri Appoints Behzad Kazerani Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development, U.S. Gas and Special Projects
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Centuri Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CTRI) ('Centuri' or the "Company"), a leading, North American utility infrastructure services company, today announced the appointment of Behzad Kazerani as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development for its U.S. Gas and Special Projects business. With more than 30 years of experience in sales and business development across energy infrastructure. Mr. Kazerani brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership to Centuri. In this new role, he will be responsible for driving a unified and strategic approach to sales and business development across Centuri's U.S. Gas operations. His efforts will focus on capturing additional market share, leveraging internal capabilities and insights, and building on Centuri's strong customer relationships, which average more than 24 years. Mr. Kazerani's career includes leadership roles at globally recognized energy services companies and consulting firms, including Petrofac, Wood (formerly Wood Group Mustang), and KBR. Most recently, he served as Chief Business Development Officer at EnerMech. His US and global experience and deep industry expertise are expected to bolster Centuri's growth and margin capture across US gas end markets. 'As demand for our service offerings accelerates in line with global energy demand, Behzad's appointment is instrumental to aligning Centuri's capabilities with market opportunities, ensuring we grow market share through strategic customer engagement, expanded reach, and by leveraging our full suite of capabilities to serve the entire energy value chain,' said Centuri US Gas President Dylan Hradek. 'Behzad's proven track record and strategic vision make him an ideal leader as we amplify the Company's focus on profitable growth.' Mr. Kazerani holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering. He is also a Chartered Civil Engineer, bringing both academic rigor and practical expertise to his new role. Learn more about Centuri's capabilities at About Centuri Centuri Holdings, Inc. is a strategic utility infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of words such as 'will,' 'predict,' 'continue,' 'forecast,' 'expect,' 'believe,' 'anticipate,' 'outlook,' 'could,' 'target,' 'project,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'seek,' 'estimate,' 'should,' 'may' and 'assume,' as well as variations of such words and similar expressions referring to the future. Forward-looking statements could include (without limitation) statements regarding our confidence in our prospects to deliver value for our stockholders as an independent standalone company and our expectation to continue to build on our track record of delivering consistent growth by serving our customers across the utility value chain. A number of important factors affecting the business and financial results of Centuri could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in any forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, capital market risks and the impact of general economic or industry conditions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ also include (without limitation) those discussed in Centuri's filings filed from time to time with the SEC. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by Centuri on its website or otherwise. Centuri does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
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Centuri announces $350M in new awards across the U.S.
Centuri (CTRI) announced $350M in new customer awards across the U.S. The company stated the awards reflect strong demand for its infrastructure solutions and span electric and gas infrastructure modernization, water relocation, utility distribution, and renewables. The awards include new customer work and significant expansion of previously awarded contracts. This follows a previous announcement of $400M in master service agreement renewals. Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See Insiders' Hot Stocks on TipRanks >> Read More on CTRI: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue BofA upgrade Southwest Gas to Neutral, says Centuri transaction removes overhang Centuri Holdings Underwriting Agreement with J.P. Morgan Centuri 9M share Spot Secondary priced at $17.50 Closing Bell Movers: Futures slip amid Middle East conflict risk Centuri 9M share Spot Secondary; price range $17.25-$18.25 Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
27-05-2025
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- Business Wire
Centuri Announces $350 Million in New Awards Across the U.S.
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Centuri Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CTRI) ('Centuri' or the "Company"), a leading, North American utility infrastructure services company, today announced $350 million in new customer awards, reflecting strong demand for the company's infrastructure solutions across North America. The awards span the U.S. and include work in support of electric and gas infrastructure modernization, water relocation, utility distribution, and renewables. The awards encompass new customer work, along with significant expansion of contracts previously awarded. The scopes include 1) a major water relocation project in the Midwest, 2) two distinct awards for an electric utility customer in the Northeast, 3) a significant program of work for one of the largest utilities in the Southwest focused on metro excavation, 4) core gas distribution services, and 5) an award for complex infrastructure installations as part of a major renewable natural gas (RNG) scope of work. Today's announcement complements the previously announced $400 million in master service agreement (MSA) renewals shared on April 24. 'Centuri is a critical partner in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure solutions across North America,' said Centuri President and CEO Christian Brown. 'We continue to see increasing demand for our service offerings as our utility and energy customers work to upgrade aging infrastructure and meet increasing power demands. On behalf of our 8,600+ employees, we are proud to play an important role in meeting infrastructure needs across a complex and dynamic energy landscape.' Learn more about Centuri's capabilities at About Centuri Centuri Holdings, Inc. is a strategic utility infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada. Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of words such as 'will,' 'predict,' 'continue,' 'forecast,' 'expect,' 'believe,' 'anticipate,' 'outlook,' 'could,' 'target,' 'project,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'seek,' 'estimate,' 'should,' 'may' and 'assume,' as well as variations of such words and similar expressions referring to the future. Forward-looking statements could include (without limitation) statements regarding our confidence in our prospects to deliver value for our stockholders as an independent standalone company and our expectation to continue to build on our track record of delivering consistent growth by serving our customers across the utility value chain. A number of important factors affecting the business and financial results of Centuri could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in any forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, capital market risks and the impact of general economic or industry conditions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ also include (without limitation) those discussed in Centuri's filings filed from time to time with the SEC. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by Centuri on its website or otherwise. Centuri does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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BofA upgrade Southwest Gas to Neutral, says Centuri transaction removes overhang
As previously reported, BofA analyst Ross Fowler upgraded Southwest Gas (SWX) to Neutral from Underperform with a price target of $74, up from $69. The firm, which sees a balanced risk/reward profile with initial monetization action taken to reduce the overhang from the pending Centuri (CTRI) separation, also cites an improving view of the regulatory construct in Arizona. Southwest completed a 9M share secondary offering of a portion of their ownership in Centuri, along with a $50M private placement of shares to Icahn Investors, notes the firm, whose calculations show Southwest receiving about $225M in net proceeds from the offerings, taking care of 2025-2026 equity needs. Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See Insiders' Hot Stocks on TipRanks >> Read More on SWX: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Southwest Gas upgraded to Neutral from Underperform at BofA Southwest Gas Completes Share Offering and Private Placement Centuri files to sell 9M shares of common stock for holders Southwest Gas to offer 9M shares of Centuri common stock Icahn boosts stakes in CVR Partners, JetBlue, Illumina Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Southwest Gas Holdings Announces Closing of Secondary Public Offering of Centuri Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) ("Southwest Gas Holdings" or the "Company") today announced the closing of its underwritten secondary public offering of Centuri Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CTRI) ("Centuri") common stock (the "Offering"). Southwest Gas Holdings, as the selling stockholder, sold 10,350,000 existing shares of Centuri's common stock at a public offering price of $17.50 per share (the "Offering Price"), including the underwriters' full exercise of their option to purchase 1,350,000 shares to cover over-allotments. As previously announced, in addition to the shares of Centuri's common stock sold in the Offering, Icahn Partners LP and Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, investment entities affiliated with Carl C. Icahn, purchased an aggregate of 2,857,142 shares of Centuri's common stock in a concurrent private placement at a price per share equal to the Offering Price. The sale of these shares was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Southwest Gas Holdings received net proceeds of approximately $175 million from the Offering, after deducting the Underwriters' discounts and commissions, and net proceeds of approximately $50 million from the concurrent private placement. Southwest Gas Holdings intends to use the proceeds from the Offering and the concurrent private placement for the repayment of outstanding indebtedness. Following the completion of the Offering and the concurrent private placement, Southwest Gas Holdings continues to own approximately 65.9% of Centuri's outstanding common stock. J.P. Morgan, UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo Securities acted as joint lead book-running managers for the Offering. BofA Securities and Moelis & Company acted as book-running managers for the Offering. Baird, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Siebert Williams Shank, MUFG, BTIG, Penserra Securities LLC and Ramirez & Co., Inc. acted as co-managers for the Offering. The Offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. An effective shelf registration statement (including a base prospectus) relating to the Offering was filed by Centuri with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Copies of the registration statement and prospectus supplement relating to the Offering may be obtained from the SEC at and by request from: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by email at prospectus-eq_fi@ and postsalemanualrequests@ UBS Securities LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 1285 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, or by email at ol-prospectus-request@ or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Attention: Wells Fargo Securities, 90 South 7th Street, 5th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, at 800-645-3751 (option #5) or email a request to WFScustomerservice@ This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act. About Southwest Gas Holdings Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc., through its primary operating subsidiary Southwest Gas Corporation, engages in the business of purchasing, distributing, and transporting natural gas. Southwest Gas Corporation is a dynamic energy company committed to exceeding the expectations of over 2 million customers throughout Arizona, Nevada, and California by providing safe and reliable service while innovating sustainable energy solutions to fuel the growth in its communities. In addition, Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. is the majority owner of Centuri Holdings, Inc., which provides comprehensive utility infrastructure services across North America. About Centuri Centuri Holdings, Inc. is a strategic utility infrastructure services company that partners with regulated utilities to build and maintain the energy network that powers millions of homes and businesses across the United States and Canada. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Southwest Gas Holdings' expectations or intentions regarding the future. These forward-looking statements can often be identified by the use of words such as "will", "predict", "continue", "forecast", "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "outlook", "could", "target", "project", "intend", "plan", "seek", "estimate", "should", "may" and "assume", as well as variations of such words and similar expressions referring to the future, and include (without limitation) statements regarding expectations with respect to the use of proceeds from the Offering and the concurrent private placement. A number of important factors affecting the business and financial results of Southwest Gas Holdings and/or Centuri could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the timing of a separation of our remaining interests in Centuri, the timing and impact of executing (or not executing) such transaction alternatives, the timing and amount of rate relief, changes in rate design, customer growth rates, the effects of regulation/deregulation, tax reform and similar changes and related regulatory decisions, the impacts of construction activity at Centuri, the potential for, and the impact of, a credit rating downgrade, the costs to integrate new businesses, future earnings trends, inflation, sufficiency of labor markets and similar resources, seasonal patterns, current and future litigation, and the impacts of stock market volatility. Factors that could cause actual results to differ also include (without limitation) those discussed in Southwest Gas Holdings' and Centuri's respective periodic reports filed from time to time with the SEC, including Southwest Gas Holdings' and Centuri's most recent Annual Reports on Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors" and "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk," as well as the prospectus supplement relating to the Offering filed with the SEC. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by Southwest Gas Holdings and/or Centuri on their websites or otherwise. Southwest Gas Holdings does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. 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