M&A Deal Summary

Ansell Acquires Ringers Technologies

On February 1, 2019, Ansell acquired safety/security company Ringers Technologies from GEC

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ansell’s 2nd transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Ansell’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ansell’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-02-01
Target Ringers Technologies
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Ansell
Sellers(s) GEC
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Ringers Technologies

Houston, Texas, United States
Ringers Technologies is a provider of personal protective equipment. Ringers designs and sells high-specification gloves demonstrated to have cost-effectively mitigated hand injuries.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Ansell

Richmond, Australia

Category Company
Founded 1893
Sector Healthcare Services
Employees15,000
Revenue 2.0B USD (2025)
DESCRIPTION

Ansell provides superior health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well-being. Ansell was founded in 1893 and is based in Richmond, Australia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 19
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 14 of 14
State: Texas M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 7 of 7
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-25 LifeStyles

Singapore, Singapore

LifeStyles is specialized in sexual wellness sector, possessing a broad product range. LifeStyles was founded in 1905 and is based in Singapore.

Sell $600M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

GEC

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

GEC (Global Energy Capital) is a private equity firm specialized in the acquisition and development of industrial products companies. The Firm is primarily interested in companies that serve the energy industry, with innovative products and that are well-positioned to grow organically, via acquisitions, or through both. GEC was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 7
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: Texas M&A 3 of 6
Country: United States M&A 3 of 6
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-01 Locus Bio-Energy Solutions

The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Locus Bio-Energy Solutions offers patented, microbial-based production enhancement solutions for E&P operators. Locus’ products increase production and recoverable reserves, while reducing paraffin buildup. The Company provides effective, environmentally-friendly, non-bacterial alternatives to traditional production chemicals. Locus Bio-Energy Solutions is based in The Woodlands, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-16 Estis Compression

Kilgore, Texas, United States

Estis Compression is a vertically integrated manufacturer and rental provider of compression equipment for use in upstream oil and gas operations. Estis Compression is based in Kilgore, Texas.

Buy -