Davie Accelerates U.S. Shipbuilding Expansion with Planned Acquisition of Gulf Copper Shipyards in Texas

Davie announced its intention to acquire shipbuilding assets located in Galveston and Port Arthur from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation, a Texas-based leader in ship repair, construction, and marine services. The transaction remains subject to financial, legal, and regulatory closing conditions, as well as ground lease negotiations. Once the transaction is finalized, Davie expects to close the acquisition in the summer of 2025.