M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2013-09-06 |
| Target | Elbi |
| Sector | Electrical Equipment |
| Buyer(s) | ABB |
| Sellers(s) | Ahlstrom Capital |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1883 |
| Sector | Engineering |
| Employees | 108,700 |
| Revenue | 32.2B USD (2023) |
ABB is an engineering company that helps customers use electrical power effectively and increase industrial productivity in a sustainable way. ABB creates and supports a range of products, systems and services that increase energy efficiency, reliability and productivity for a variety of industrial, utility, and transport and infrastructure customers. ABB was founded in 1883 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 23 of 38 |
| Sector (Electrical Equipment) | 10 of 13 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 22 of 35 |
| Country (Turkey) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2013) | 5 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-05 |
Newron System S.A.
Toulouse, France Newron System S.A. is a developer of software for building-automation solutions and sells it via high-end distributors and installers. The software enables devices, such as blind controls and lights, to communicate with each other and to be managed centrally. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-01 |
Los Gatos Research
Mountain View, California, United States Los Gatos Research, Inc. is a provider of analyzers and services to a wide range of customers needing real-time measurement of trace gases and isotopes for research and environmental monitoring. Its novel and innovative laser-based measurement strategies allow for non-destructive analysis of gases and liquids. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Family Office |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ahlström Capital is a family-owned, Nordic private equity firm that looks to invest in middle-market industrial companies as well as real estate. Within its industrial practice, Ahlstrom targets companies generating €100 to €500 million of annual revenue. Specific areas of interest include businesses providing innovative and advanced fiber-based materials, as well as industrial technology and related services. Within real estate, the Firm looks to acquire buildings and forest land. Ahlstrom Capital was formed in 2001 and is based in Helsinki, Finland.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 12 |
| Sector (Electrical Equipment) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 5 |
| Country (Turkey) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2013) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-20 |
Cencorp Oyj
Mikkeli, Finland Cencorp is a leading provider of laser and industrial automation solutions. The product portfolio includes equipment designed for depaneling, odd-form and automated assembly, test handling and laser applications. In addition, Cencorp manufactures special components for the mobile phone industry, including EMI shielding solutions, flexible circuits, decorations and RFID antennas. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-26 |
Destia
Vantaa, Finland Destia is an infrastructure and construction service company that implements tomorrow's infrastructure for customers, society, and people. The company creates a sustainable foundation for urban innovation and smart infrastructure solutions that enable the movement of people, goods, services, and energy as a natural part of northern life. The unique infra consciousness of 1,700 Destians makes tomorrow's infra true. Its services cover the entire infrastructure lifecycle from design to implementation and maintenance. Destia was formed in 2008 and is based in |
Buy | €148M |
