Tasmea Ltd Completes Maxim Deal to Build National Electrical Scale
Tasmea completes Maxim Group acquisition to build national electrical services scale
Tasmea Limited (ASX: TEA) has completed the acquisition of Maxim Group Australia Pty Ltd (Maxim) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries on 2 July 2026, formally closing a transaction first announced to the ASX on 2 June 2026.
The deal establishes Tasmea as a leading specialist electrical services provider with national scale and direct exposure to Australia’s growing Data Centre, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Major Infrastructure markets.
Maxim is a market-leading specialist electrical contractor headquartered in Victoria. Its three wholly-owned subsidiaries, Maxim Electrical Services, Maxim Infrastructure and Maxim Management Group, now sit within the Tasmea group following completion.
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Inside Maxim: 450+ projects and 600 specialist staff
Beyond its market positioning, Maxim brings a substantial operating footprint and a credentialed workforce. The business has built its reputation across the infrastructure and energy sectors underpinning Australia’s growth agenda.
Key operational metrics disclosed by Tasmea include:
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Over 450 projects delivered
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Approximately 600 full-time staff
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A deep cohort of HV-accredited and rail-inducted specialists
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Currently active on approximately 30 projects across its core end-markets
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Established credentials across Data Centres, Major Government Infrastructure, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Renewable Energy markets
This combination of scale and specialist accreditation matters for investors. Tasmea has acquired a ready-built, credentialed workforce with active projects already underway.
What the acquisition adds to Tasmea’s FY27 earnings
Maxim joins Tasmea’s Electrical segment, and the company has indicated the business will contribute to Group earnings from FY27. The relevant earnings figures were disclosed in Tasmea’s FY27 Earnings Guidance ASX release dated 25 June 2026, not as new guidance within the completion announcement.
Tasmea’s FY27 earnings guidance targets Underlying EBITA of A$202-A$208 million, representing more than 70% year-on-year growth, backed by a $2.45 billion gross revenue pipeline that is 91% secured, recurring, or tendered before the financial year begins.
According to that guidance, the Electrical segment is expected to represent greater than 50% of Group FY27 Underlying EBITA guidance of $202-$208 million.
| Metric | Detail | Investor Impact |
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| Segment placement | Maxim joins Tasmea’s Electrical segment | Adds specialist electrical capability at national scale |
| Electrical segment contribution | Expected to represent greater than 50% of Group FY27 Underlying EBITA guidance | Electrical becomes the dominant earnings driver |
| FY27 Group Underlying EBITA guidance | $202-$208 million (per 25 June 2026 release) | Establishes the earnings base against which Maxim contributes |
| Earnings contribution | Maxim to contribute to FY27 Group earnings | Near-term, material addition to group earnings mix |
Understanding Tasmea’s programmatic acquisition strategy
Tasmea has described the Maxim deal as a significant step in its programmatic acquisition strategy. The acquisition represents a significant step in that strategy, establishing Tasmea as a leading specialist electrical services provider with national scale.
The Maxim acquisition announcement detailed deal consideration structured across approximately A$112 million in upfront cash, A$72 million in scrip, and a performance-linked earn-out of up to A$70 million across FY27-FY29, alongside a 31% pro forma EPS accretion forecast on an ex-synergies basis.
The distinction matters for investors. A repeatable model implies scalable, disciplined growth, where each acquisition can be integrated and supported through the same central infrastructure.
Tasmea owns and operates 28 individual brands across essential specialist trade services, spanning mining and resources, oil and gas, data centres, infrastructure, power and renewable energy, defence and more. Maxim’s addition extends that portfolio into national-scale specialist electrical services.
Why exposure to data centres, BESS and infrastructure matters
The investment case for the acquisition rests heavily on where Maxim operates. Its established credentials sit directly within Data Centre, BESS and Major Infrastructure markets, all of which are experiencing structural demand growth in Australia.
By acquiring a credentialed operator already active in these end-markets, Tasmea gains exposure to sectors positioned to benefit from long-run investment in digital infrastructure, energy storage and government-backed infrastructure programmes.
Managing Director Commentary
“We are delighted to complete the acquisition of Maxim and formally welcome the Maxim team to Tasmea. Maxim is a high-quality, owner-led business with deep customer relationships and strong credentials in Australia’s fastest-growing industry. We look forward to supporting their continued growth through our corporate services platform and broader specialist trades capability,” said Stephen Young, Managing Director.
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What comes next for Tasmea and Maxim
With the acquisition now complete, attention turns to integration. Tasmea has indicated it intends to support Maxim’s continued growth through its corporate services platform and broader specialist trades capability, consistent with the model applied across its existing brands.
The near-term earnings contribution begins in FY27, in line with the guidance disclosed on 25 June 2026. Beyond that, Maxim represents the latest step within Tasmea’s ongoing programmatic acquisition strategy, positioning the group to pursue disciplined expansion across its specialist trade services portfolio as opportunities arise.
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