QXO Falls After TopBuild Merger-Election Results Show Most Shareholders Opt for Cash

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QXO shares fell 3.03% to $17.28 after merger-election results for its acquisition of TopBuild showed 91% of TopBuild stockholders elected to receive cash consideration, with just 9% opting for stock or not delivering a valid election. Trading volume surged to 87.3 million shares, more than five times the three-month average of 16.3 million shares. The acquisition is expected to close on July 1, with shareholders of both companies overwhelmingly approving all required proposals. QXO, founded by entrepreneur Brad Jacobs to unify the $800 billion building products distribution sector, has fallen 28% since its 2012 IPO.

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QXO shares fell 3.03% after merger-election results showed most TopBuild shareholders opted for cash, indicating weak demand for QXO stock.

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91% of TopBuild shareholders elected cash, reducing stock consideration and likely signaling lower confidence in QXO stock.

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