JACKSONVILLE, Fla. & ATLANTA, August 7 — Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (NYSE: DFH) (“Dream Finders”) and Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE: BZH) (“Beazer”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Dream Finders will acquire Beazer in an all-cash transaction at an enterprise value of approximately $2.2 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Beazer shareholders will receive $33.50 in cash for each share of Beazer common stock, representing an implied purchase price-to-book multiple of 0.8x.
Beazer is a leading national homebuilder operating in 15 markets across 13 states. The company designs, builds and sells new homes across a range of communities and price points, specializing in personalized homebuilding, land development, and homebuyer financing to make homeownership more attainable.
Together, the two companies will form the nation’s sixth-largest homebuilder,1 with highly complementary footprints, expanded product offerings, and deeper capabilities across many of the country’s largest and fastest-growing housing markets. The combination also brings together two exceptional teams, deepening the combined company’s bench of experienced homebuilding talent, operational expertise, and customer-focused culture that will serve as the foundation for long-term growth.
Upon closing, the combined company will operate in 26 markets and approximately 520 active communities across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Texas, the West, and the Midwest – regions that represent some of the highest demand corridors in the country. With increased reach across both entry-level and move-up communities, the platform is well-positioned to serve a broader buyer base across multiple price points, while driving meaningful affordability improvements through purchasing efficiencies and a more seamless homebuying experience.
Patrick Zalupski, Founder, CEO, and Co-Chairman of Dream Finders, said, “As someone who started Dream Finders from the ground up, I know what it takes to build a culture that puts homebuyers first, and that’s exactly what I see in Beazer. They have built something genuinely special – a talented team, strong communities, and a culture that puts customers at the center of everything they do. That resonates deeply with us. This combination is the next meaningful step in our journey to become a top 5 national homebuilder, expanding our geographic reach, broadening the range of buyers we can serve, and strengthening the integrated services we offer families from contract to close.”
Mr. Zalupski continued, “Together, I believe we’ll build something enduring – a company with the scale to compete nationally, but always with the care and commitment that has defined both of our companies from day one. I want to recognize the incredible dedication of both the Beazer and Dream Finders teams who have worked tirelessly to reach this moment. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together, and I am genuinely excited to get this over the finish line and start building our future together.”
Rick Beckwitt, Co-Chairman of Dream Finders, said, “This transaction represents an important milestone for Dream Finders and reflects our Board’s confidence in the strategic and financial merits of combining two leading companies. Patrick and the team have mapped out a detailed integration plan to maximize synergies that will drive long-term growth and profitability.”
Mr. Beckwitt added, “We have great respect for what Allan Merrill and the Beazer team have accomplished. We look forward to executing our strategy as a larger and even stronger company and welcoming a very talented group of Beazer employees to the Dream Finders family.”
Allan P. Merrill, Chairman, President and CEO of Beazer Homes, said, “Over nearly 20 years, we have transformed Beazer into one of the nation’s largest homebuilders through a strategy focused on delivering on energy efficient homes and best-in-class customer experiences. This transaction represents the culmination of a comprehensive review of opportunities to maximize value and provides Beazer shareholders with a significant and certain cash return in an uncertain market. I am proud of our people and want to thank our entire organization for their exceptional work to ensure that, together with Dream Finders, we continue providing homebuyers across the country with a high-quality product and outstanding service.”
Strategic & Financial Transaction Highlights
- Will establish the sixth-largest U.S. homebuilder with complementary geographic footprints spanning 26 of the top 50 MSAs2, broadening exposure to the country’s highest-growth markets and unlocking a powerful platform for long-term expansion
- Complementary product strategies across entry-level and move-up positions, improving margin mix, reducing cycle times; anticipate the combined company will compete more effectively across a broader range of buyers and price points
- Enhances the homebuying experience through lower unit costs and expanded financial services, utilizing Dream Finders’ in-house title insurance and mortgage banking capabilities to deliver greater value and convenience to customers
- Expected to generate over $100 million in annual run-rate cost synergies from production efficiencies, purchasing improvements, reduced overhead costs, elimination of duplicate public company costs, higher mortgage and title insurance capture rates, and lower insurance costs
- Expected to be double-digit percentage accretive to EPS in year one, underpinned by strong revenue growth, disciplined cost management, and rapid synergy realization