Feb 4 (Reuters) - Kirby Corp: * ‍PURCHASE WILL BE FINANCED THROUGH ADDITIONAL BORROWINGS​ * ‍ACQUISITION TO BE EARNINGS NEUTRAL IN 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ( Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com )
Texas-based Kirby Corporation has signed an agreement to purchase inland marine transportation services provider Higman Marine in a cash deal worth $419m. The acquisition is said to be earnings neutral for 2018.