M&A Deal Summary

Molex Acquires Woodhead Industries

On June 30, 2006, Molex acquired electrical equipment company Woodhead Industries for 256M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Molex’s 1st transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Molex’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Molex’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Molex’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-06-30
Target Woodhead Industries
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Molex
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 256M USD
Advisor(s) BMO Capital Markets (Financial)

Target

Woodhead Industries

Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Woodhead develops, manufactures and markets network and electrical infrastructure products engineered for performance in harsh, demanding, and hazardous industrial environments and operates from 21 locations in 10 countries spanning North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific.

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Buyer

Molex

Lisle, Illinois, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1938
Sector Electrical Equipment
Employees35,983
Revenue 3.6B USD (2013)
DESCRIPTION
Molex's corporate headquarters in Lisle, Illinois.
Molex's corporate headquarters in Lisle, Illinois.

Molex Incorporated is a global manufacturer of electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnection systems. Molex operates 45 manufacturing locations in 17 countries and employs more than 36,000 people globally.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 19
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 1 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 15
State (Illinois) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 13
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
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