ARCO Design/Build, Inc.
About ARCO Design/Build, Inc.
Company overview
ARCO Design/Build, Inc. is an industrial construction company founded in 1995 by Rick Schultze, with its headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia. The company was established as the first affiliate expansion of ARCO Construction Company, which was originally founded in 1992 by Dick Arnoldy and Jeff Cook in St. Louis, Missouri. ARCO Design/Build operates through a decentralized network of regional offices and specialty divisions, providing turnkey solutions for large-scale commercial and industrial projects. The firm became 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2019. Throughout its history, the company has expanded its capabilities by forming internal entities such as GMA Architects to provide in-house architectural and structural design services. In 2025, the company further diversified its operations by formalizing a Capital Projects division and launching a dedicated Self-Storage Division to address specific market demands. Business/Product Breakdown ARCO Design/Build, Inc. specializes in the design-build project delivery method, providing a single source of accountability for the entire lifecycle of a construction project from initial concept to completion. The company's core services include architectural design, structural and civil engineering, and concrete construction, often utilizing self-performing concrete capabilities to maintain control over quality and scheduling. The firm focuses on the development of light industrial facilities, including distribution centers, warehouses, cold storage units, and manufacturing plants, as well as specialized facilities compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Additional services encompass site selection assistance, conceptual site planning, due diligence, and permitting acceleration. ARCO Design/Build also handles a variety of project types such as build-to-suit developments, complex retrofits, tenant fit-outs, and renovations across sectors including aviation, life sciences, e-commerce, and mission-critical infrastructure.
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| Line Item | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $380 MM | $250 MM | $90 MM | $120 MM | $65 MM |
| Gross Profit | $190 MM | $125 MM | $45 MM | $60 MM | $32.50 MM |
| Net Income (Loss) | $43 MM | $25 MM | $9 MM | $12 MM | $6.50 MM |
| Line Item | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $850 MM | $720 MM | $680 MM | $650 MM | $600 MM |
| Total Liabilities | $450 MM | $400 MM | $380 MM | $350 MM | $320 MM |
| Total Equity | $400 MM | $320 MM | $300 MM | $300 MM | $280 MM |
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M&A2024-03-15Completed
Investor Sponsors NorthBridge PE | Stake Tags 100% |
Deal Amount $120M | Is PE deal Yes |
Target Company Valuation $1.20 MM | Is deal PE backed Yes |
Techniques Acquisition of Assets, Taken Private | Total Acquired 100% |
Investor Sponsors
Deal Amount
$120M
Target Company Valuation
$1.20 MM
Techniques
Acquisition of Assets, Taken Private
Stake Tags
100%
Is PE deal
Yes
Is deal PE backed
Yes
Total Acquired
100%
Secondary Transaction2023-09-01Canceled
Investor Sponsors -- | Stake Tags Majority |
Deal Amount Undisclosed | Is PE deal No |
Target Company Valuation -- | Is deal PE backed Yes |
Techniques Secondary Sale, Management Buy-out (MBO) | Total Acquired 65% |
Investor Sponsors
--
Deal Amount
Undisclosed
Target Company Valuation
NaN
Techniques
Secondary Sale, Management Buy-out (MBO)
Stake Tags
Majority
Is PE deal
No
Is deal PE backed
Yes
Total Acquired
65%
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