ELKHART, Ind., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company"), a leading component solutions provider for the Outdoor Enthusiast and Housing markets, today confirmed that it is in discussions with LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) regarding a potential merger of equals.
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