Aecon Utilities Agrees To Acquire High-Voltage Testing, Commissioning And Metering Solutions Contractor KPC

Aecon Group Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, Aecon Utilities Group Inc. (“Aecon Utilities”), has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire K.P.C. Power Electrical Ltd. and K.P.C. Energy Metering Solutions Ltd. (collectively, “KPC”), headquartered in Ontario (the “Transaction”). The Transaction will be financed through Aecon Utilities’ standalone committed revolving credit facility and is subject to customary closing conditions. KPC’s existing management and operational teams will continue with KPC upon closing of the Transaction, which is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025.

KPC’s privately-owned companies have approximately 100 employees collectively and the majority of their work is with local distribution companies in Ontario.

Founded in 2011, KPC’s Power Electrical business provides high-voltage testing and commissioning services including substation technical services, emergency response, project management, material procurement, quality assurance, and preventative maintenance, amongst other services.

Founded in 2018, KPC’s Energy Metering Solutions business provides end-to-end services including meter installation and replacement, re-verification, testing, cross-phase analysis, compliance investigation and troubleshooting services for all voltage classes.

“The acquisition of KPC strengthens our relationships with key clients, increases recurring revenue, expands our expertise and capacity, and accelerates our ability to harness significant grid modernization, electrification and infrastructure upgrade opportunities,” said Jean-Louis Servranckx, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aecon Group Inc.

“Together with our strategic partner Oaktree, we look forward to welcoming the KPC team to the Aecon Utilities group of companies, and we are pleased to expand our diverse capabilities with new service offerings – unlocking growth opportunities with existing and new utility clients,” said Eric MacDonald, Executive Vice President, Aecon Utilities.