M&A Deal Summary

Baldor Electric Acquires Rockwell Automation Power Systems

On November 7, 2006, Baldor Electric acquired machinery company Rockwell Automation Power Systems from Rockwell Automation for 1.8B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Baldor Electric’s 1st transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Baldor Electric’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Baldor Electric’s 1st transaction in the United States.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2006-11-07
Target Rockwell Automation Power Systems
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) Baldor Electric
Sellers(s) Rockwell Automation
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 1.8B USD

Target

Rockwell Automation Power Systems

United States
Rockwell Automation Power Systems is a provider of Dodge power transmission products, including mounted bearings and enclosed gearing, and Reliance Electric industrial motors, including large AC and custom, variable speed and specialty, and small and medium AC motors. Power Systems has approximately 4,300 employees worldwide and 14 manufacturing facilities.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Baldor Electric

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1920
Sector Electrical Equipment
DESCRIPTION

Baldor Electric Company markets, designs and manufactures industrial electric motors, mechanical power transmission products and drives. Baldor, a member of the ABB Group, is headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2006) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-10-07 Baldor Generators

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

Baldor Generators offers a complete line of portable, mobile, standby and prime power generators ranging from 3kW to 2.5MW throughout North America.

Sell -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Rockwell Automation

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Category Company
Founded 1903
Sector Machinery
Employees29,000
Revenue 9.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Rockwell Automation's corporate headquarters in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Rockwell Automation's corporate headquarters in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Rockwell Automation is a provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage for their businesses. Rockwell Automation was formed in 1903 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 5 of 5
Country (United States) 6 of 6
Year (2006) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-07-27 Teledyne Scientific & Imaging

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging is composed of two business units: Teledyne Scientific Company and Teledyne Imaging Sensors. Teledyne Scientific Company (TSC) is focused on edge R&D and niche products. The Electronics Division develops high speed electronics, MEMS sensors and actuators, and compound semiconductors. Teledyne Imaging Sensors (TIS) is primarily engaged in the design, development and production of high performance infrared and visible sensor subsystems used in space missions, long range terrestrial surveillance and targeting and astronomy applications.

Sell $168M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-07-02 ICS Triplex

Maldon, United Kingdom

ICS Triplex is a global supplier of critical control and safety solutions to process industries.

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