BREAKING NEWS: GLDD joins Saltchuk family of companies

Saltchuk said today that Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (GLDD) is their newest wholly owned subsidiary – the transaction closed this morning for a purchase price of $17.00 per share in cash, and an enterprise value of approximately $1.5 billion.

“We’re proud to welcome Great Lakes to the Saltchuk family of companies,” said Saltchuk Chairman, Mark Tabbutt. “With Great Lakes, we have grown to nearly 10,000 team members united by a shared commitment: delivering safe, responsible, and reliable service to the communities we serve. We look forward to supporting Great Lakes’ reinvestment and growth ambitions for generations to come.”

Great Lakes joins Saltchuk as a stand-alone business unit, and it will continue to operate independently under its experienced leadership.

The acquisition diversifies  Saltchuk’s portfolio, adding dredging services to complement more than 30 other U.S. freight transportation, marine services, and energy distribution companies.

“Joining Saltchuk’s family of companies is a proud moment for us, as it is an organization that shares our deeply rooted culture and unwavering commitment to safety, to the communities we serve, our valued customers, and our dedicated employees. This partnership represents a natural alignment of values and vision, providing a strong foundation for continued collaboration and success,” said Lasse Petterson, Great Lakes’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

The transaction was previously announced on February 11, 2026, and the tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Great Lakes for $17.00 per share, net to the seller in cash, without interest and subject to any required tax withholdings, by Huron MergeCo., Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Saltchuk, expired at one minute after 11:59 p.m., New York City Time, on March 31, 2026.