Volumetric Building Companies acquired the California assets of Katerra, a modular construction firm that filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. The acquisition valued at $10 million closed on August 16, 2021.

Acquirer Volumetric Building Companies (US)
Target Katerra’s California assets (US)
Type of Deal Acquisition
Deal Value $10 million
Closing Date August 16, 2021
Advisors No advisors disclosed

The acquisition allows VBC to enter the California modular construction market with Katerra’s manufacturing assets, including machinery and equipment. Financing for the deal was through structured debt, with refinancing of equipment into capital leases and sale-leasebacks post-acquisition.

Due diligence on the deal took six weeks, during which contract renegotiations were conducted as part of the bankruptcy process. VBC saw an opportunity to acquire Katerra’s assets at a favorable price, positioning it for growth in California’s construction sector.