M&A Deal Summary

Alstom Acquires Bombardier - Transportation Division

On February 17, 2020, Alstom acquired transportation company Bombardier - Transportation Division from Bombardier for 8.2B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Alstom’s 1st transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Alstom’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Alstom’s 2nd transaction in Canada.
  • This is Alstom’s 1st transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-02-17
Target Bombardier - Transportation Division
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Alstom
Sellers(s) Bombardier
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 8.2B USD

Target

Bombardier - Transportation Division

Valcourt, Quebec, Canada
Bombardier, Inc. - Transportation Division is a provider of rail services in Canada.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Alstom

Saint-Ouen, France

Category Company
Founded 1992
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Employees69,317
Revenue 17.6B EUR (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Alstom is a provider of electrical generation and transmission products including turbines for hydroelectric, gas, coal and nuclear-powered plants. Alstom was founded in 1992 and is based in Saint-Ouen, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 14
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 3
State (Quebec) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 2 of 2
Year (2020) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-06 21Net

Boortmeerbeek, Belgium

21Net Ltd. is a provider of on-board Internet and passenger infotainment for the railway industry. Its on-board connectivity solution is based on multiple technologies such as satellite, cellular and high-speed wireless from trackside antennas. 21Net Ltd. was established in 2001 and is based in Boortmeerbeek, Belgium.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-09 Cylus Cyber Security

Tel-Aviv, Israel

Cylus, based in Tel Aviv (Israel) and founded in 2017, is specialized in cybersecurity solutions for the railway sector. Cylus has developed a portfolio of solutions and services, collectively named CylusOne, for the protection of railway assets against cyber threats.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Bombardier

Dorval, Quebec, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Aerospace
Employees17,100
Revenue 8.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Bombardier together with its subsidiaries, manufactures transportation equipment worldwide. Bombardier was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Dorval, Canada.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 9
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 6 of 7
State (Quebec) 6 of 6
Country (Canada) 6 of 6
Year (2020) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-31 Bombardier - Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Business

Queretaro, Mexico

Bombardier, Inc.'s Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Business specializing in harnessing and electrical sub-assemblies in Queretaro, Mexico.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-26 Bombardier - Aerostructures and Aftermarket Services Business

Belfast, Ireland

Bombardier, Inc. - Aerostructures and Aftermarket Services Business is a global player, delivering composite and metallic wing components, nacelles, fuselages and tail assemblies, along with high-value mechanical assemblies made out of aluminum, titanium, and steel.

Sell $275M