Acciona agrees to buy 80% stake in US contractor Vertical Earth
- Acciona agreed to buy 80% of Vertical Earth, a Georgia-based infrastructure contractor, to expand its U.S. infrastructure business.
- Closing is expected before year-end, subject to customary regulatory approvals; founder and CEO Brett Johnson will keep 20% and remain chief executive.
- Vertical Earth generated USD 217 million of revenue in 2025; it employs more than 600 staff across Georgia and Florida.
- The deal positions Atlanta as the hub for Acciona Infrastructure’s U.S. growth, strengthening self-perform execution capabilities and local supplier access.
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