M&A Deal Summary

AMETEK Acquires Dunkermotoren

On May 2, 2012, AMETEK acquired electrical equipment company Dunkermotoren from Triton Partners for 250M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AMETEK’s 7th transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is AMETEK’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is AMETEK’s 2nd transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-05-02
Target Dunkermotoren
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) AMETEK
Sellers(s) Triton Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 250M EUR

Target

Dunkermotoren

Bonndorf, Germany
Dunkermotoren GmbH is a developing and producing high-precision electric drive systems for customers in industrial automation, building technology, energy technology (photovoltaics) and medical technology for over 50 years.

Search 201,429 Deals Now

SEARCH BY

  • Buyer Type (PE or Strategic)
  • Deal Size ($10M to $10B+)
  • Sector (60 Sectors)
  • Deal Type
  • Geography
  • & More

Try For Free 7-Day Free Trial

Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

AMETEK

Berwyn, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Company
Founded 1930
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees21,500
Revenue 6.6B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to AMETEK's headquarters in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
Entrance to AMETEK's headquarters in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.

AMETEK is a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. AMETEK was founded in 1930 and is based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 34 of 72
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 7 of 12
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 29 of 65
Country (Germany) 2 of 3
Year (2012) 3 of 6
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 37
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-26 O Brien

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

O'Brien Corp. is a manufacturer of industrial tubing bundles and equipment enclosures used for analytical, instrumentation and mechanical applications in the refining, petrochemical, power generation, offshore oil & gas, pharmaceutical, solar, and semiconductor markets.

Buy $175M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-10-23 Micro-Poise Measurement Systems

Akron, Ohio, United States

Micro-Poise Measurement Systems, LLC ('Micro-Poise') is a leading global provider of measurement and inspection systems and associated aftermarket parts and service for the global tire industry. The company also designs and manufactures precision measurement equipment for certain automotive applications. Micro-Poise's systems are used by manufacturers for process control and quality assurance to assess and correct the balance, uniformity, and geometry of tires, wheels, and powertrain components. Micro-Poise's products are used by customers including Michelin, Pirelli, Hankook Tire, Nissan, and Hyundai. Micro-Poise is headquartered in Akron, OH, with sales offices in Western Europe and Asia along with a wholly owned foreign subsidiary in China.

Buy $170M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Triton Partners

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 15.6B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Triton Partners is an investment firm focused on investing in medium-size companies headquartered in Western and Northern Europe. This includes businesses in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Triton generally pursues market leading companies with the potential for change, as well as growth opportunities through operational improvements. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products, consumer services, healthcare, and industrials. Triton Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 51
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 28
Country (Germany) 4 of 20
Year (2012) 1 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 8 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-03-27 Nordic Tankers Trading A/S

Copenhagen, Denmark

Nordic Tankers Trading A/S is a chemical tanker company that transports specialized liquid products in bulk for large chemical producers and oil majors.

Buy $30M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-05-14 Bravida

Stockholm, Sweden

Bravida is a Nordic provider of sustainable end-to-end solutions for electrical systems, heating and plumbing, HVAC and other technical functions in properties and facilities. The Company has branches in around 180 locations across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Bravida was founded in 1922 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Sell -