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Tasmea (ASX:TEA) to acquire Vertex Group to expand electrical and portable energy service offerings
Integration into ICE Engineering to strengthen operations in regional Australia
Deal aligns with Tasmea’s strategy to grow within infrastructure and essential services
Tasmea Ltd (ASX:TEA), a provider of diversified specialist maintenance and engineering services, has announced the acquisition of the Vertex Group, an electrical services provider catering to the energy infrastructure and industrial services sectors. The move supports Tasmea’s ongoing growth strategy in the essential services space. The transaction comes as the ASX 200 shows resilience amid infrastructure and energy sector activity, reflecting the broader strength of industrials and utilities on the index.
The acquisition covers Vertex Power & Process and VTX Group Services, two companies that provide high voltage and portable power solutions across key regional markets including New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Integration to Enhance Regional Service Capabilities
The Vertex Group will be integrated under Tasmea’s existing ICE Engineering business, led by Trent Northover. This consolidation is aimed at enhancing service delivery in remote and regional infrastructure projects. The acquired operations will be aligned with Tasmea’s Electrical Services Segment, allowing for expanded high voltage and portable power service offerings.
Vertex and VTX support a broad customer base in the mining, utilities, industrial, agriculture, and local government sectors. The businesses deliver both recurring maintenance and project-based services across regional areas, enabling Tasmea to build on its existing presence and deepen relationships with clients in power and energy infrastructure.
Founders to Remain in Leadership Roles
Vertex Group founders Dave Parker and Brent Carthew will continue in their leadership positions following completion of the transaction. Their continued involvement is expected to support the transition and maintain continuity across operations.
Tasmea has highlighted the strategic alignment of Vertex’s services and culture with its own, reinforcing its approach to acquiring businesses that complement its operational standards. The business will operate as a bolt-on to current offerings, focusing on maintaining performance consistency while driving efficiency in the delivery of field services.
Acquisition Structure and Funding Strategy
Tasmea has structured the transaction through a mix of cash reserves, financing facilities, equity issuance, and deferred earn-out payments. These payments are subject to performance outcomes of the Vertex Group in the upcoming financial periods.
This approach aligns with Tasmea’s established model for acquisitions, focusing on scalable and earnings-accretive assets in specialist trades. Both companies share a customer-centric model that supports large-scale, long-term asset maintenance across essential industries.
Broader Sector Alignment and Business Focus
The acquisition further enhances Tasmea’s position in six industry sectors: mining and resources, oil and gas, defence, telecommunications, infrastructure and facilities, and renewable energy. With ownership of over two dozen integrated businesses, Tasmea maintains a diversified footprint across essential maintenance services.
Tasmea continues to service critical fixed plant and infrastructure assets, with a focus on shutdowns, emergency repairs, programmed maintenance, and upgrades. The addition of Vertex brings further capabilities in energy systems, portable power, and pumping solutions to remote industrial sites.
The acquisition is expected to be completed between mid and late July, marking another step in Tasmea’s expansion across essential asset services within regional Australia.
