Article: Vulcan Materials Completes Acquisition of Florida Rock.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE: VMC) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Florida Rock Industries, Inc. (NYSE: FRK), a leading producer of construction aggregates, cement, concrete and concrete products in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states, for total consideration to Florida Rock shareholders of approximately $4.2 billion based on the closing price of Vulcan stock on November 15, 2007.

The acquisition further diversifies the geographic scope of Vulcan's operations, providing the Company with an enhanced presence in attractive Florida markets and in other high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states while also bringing ...

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