M&A Deal Summary

Aggreko Acquires Poit Energia

On March 26, 2012, Aggreko acquired retailer Poit Energia for 140M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Aggreko’s 4th transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Aggreko’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Aggreko’s 1st transaction in Brazil.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-03-26
Target Poit Energia
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Aggreko
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 140M GBP

Target

Poit Energia

Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
Poit Energia offers complete power rental solutions, including generators, lighting towers, containers and loadbanks, as well as accessories such as cables, transformers and switchgear. As of December 2011 Poit Energia had a fleet of over 1,300 generators equating to around 350MW and employed over 450 people. Poit Energia is headquartered in Sao Paulo and operates from 14 locations in Brazil, two in Chile and one each in Argentina and Peru.

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Buyer

Aggreko

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Category Company
Founded 1962
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees6,000
Revenue 1.4B GBP (2020)
DESCRIPTION

Aggreko provides power generation and temperature control solutions. Aggreko was founded in 1962 and is based in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 14
Sector (Retail) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 12
Country (Brazil) 1 of 1
Year (2012) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-03-07 N.Z. Generator Hire

Auckland, New Zealand

N. Z. Generator Hire Limited ("N.Z. Generator"), a leading provider of temporary power solutions in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

Buy NZ$28M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-08-09 DRYCO

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

DRYCO LLC is a specializes in moisture control, drying, heating, and cooling applications within the shipping, manufacturing, food processing, construction, and industrial painting industries.

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