Bekaert - M&A Summary and Business Overview

Metals/miningCompany

Bekaert M&A Summary

Bekaert has acquired 2 companies. It has also divested 4 assets.

Bekaert’s largest acquisition to date was in 2014, when it acquired Pirelli Tyre - Steel Cord Business for $287M. It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2005, when it sold Praesidiad to Rivean Capital for $317M. Bekaert has acquired in 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include manufacturing (50%) and metals/mining (50%).

Bekaert Business Overview

Where is Bekaert headquartered?

Bekaert is headquartered in Zwevegem, Belgium.

What is Bekaert’s revenue?

Bekaert disclosed revenue of 4,328M EUR for 2023 and 5,004M EUR for 2022.

How many employees does Bekaert have?

Bekaert has 23,332 employees.

What sector is Bekaert in?

Bekaert is a metals/mining company.

When was Bekaert founded?

Bekaert was founded in 1880.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity6
    • M&A Buy Activity2
    • M&A Sell Activity4
  • Total Sectors Invested 2
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 6

Bekaert

NV Bekaert SA

Bekaertstraat 2,
Zwevegem, 8550
Belgium,
+32 5 676 61 00
www.bekaert.com

Bekaert is a market and technology provider in steel wire transformation and coatings. Improving both the bulk and surface properties of steel wire products. Bekaert was incorporated in 1880 and is based in Zwevegem, Belgium.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 '25 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 2 - - - - - 2
vol $287M $287M
Sell (0.2/yr) # 3 - - - - 1 4
vol $317M $73M $390M
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Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Bekaert - Steel Wire Solutions Businesses 2025-02-28 73M USD Divestiture
Zwevegem, Belgium
Bekaert - Global Ropes And Advanced Cords Businesses 2015-12-07 - Merger
Zwevegem, Belgium
Bridon Bekaert Ropes Group 2015-12-07 - Consolidation
Doncaster, United Kingdom · www.bridon-bekaert.com
Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. - Steel Cord Business 2014-02-28 287M EUR Divestiture
Figline Valdarno, Italy
Bekaert Advanced Coatings NV 2012-03-30 - Merger
Deinze, Belgium
Praesidiad Ltd. 2005-11-25 317M EUR Divestiture
London, United Kingdom · www.praesidiad.com
View All >>

Business Unit M&A

Company Acquired Add-On/Sale Date #
Bridon Bekaert Ropes Group 2015-12-07 Bridon International Ltd. 2015-12-07 2
Doncaster, United Kingdom · www.bridon-bekaert.com Doncaster, United Kingdom · www.bridon.com
Bridon Bekaert Ropes Group 2015-12-07 Bekaert - Global Ropes And Advanced Cords Businesses 2015-12-07 1
Doncaster, United Kingdom · www.bridon-bekaert.com Zwevegem, Belgium

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Metals/Mining 1 (50%) - 2 (50%) 73M (19%)
Manufacturing 1 (50%) 287M (100%) - -
Chemicals - - 1 (25%) -
Safety/Security - - 1 (25%) 317M (81%)
Total 2 $287M 4 $390M

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
Belgium - - 3 73M
United Kingdom 1 - 1 317M
Italy 1 287M - -
Domestic - - 3 (75%) 73M (19%)
Cross-border 2 (100%) 287M (100%) 1 (25%) 317M (81%)
Total 2 $287M 4 $390M

Deal Values

buy # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $287M
TOTAL $287M
Largest Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. - Steel Cord Business
$287M (2014-02-28)
sell # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $317M
< $100M 1 $73M
TOTAL $390M
Largest Praesidiad Ltd.
$317M (2005-11-25)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
50%
1 (50%)
Divested to
Investor(s)
25%
1 (25%)
Strategic(s)
75%
3 (75%)

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