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Caterpillar Invests In F.G. Wilson

On February 2, 1999, Caterpillar invested in electrical equipment company F.G. Wilson

Investment Highlights
  • This is Caterpillar’s 3rd transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Caterpillar’s 2nd transaction in Ireland.

Investment Summary
Date 1999-02-02
Target F.G. Wilson
Sector Electrical Equipment
Investor(s) Caterpillar
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

F.G. Wilson

Belfast, Ireland
FG Wilson is a supplier of diesel and gas generator sets. FG Wilson's products range from 6.8 - 2,500 kVA, including open and enclosed generator sets providing prime and standby power - from standby domestic use, right up to power modules with the ability to operate as complete power stations supplying electricity to national grids.

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Investor

Caterpillar

Irving, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1925
Sector Machinery
Employees112,900
Revenue 64.8B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Caterpillar office in Tucson, Arizona.
Caterpillar office in Tucson, Arizona.

Caterpillar is a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar principally operates through three product segments. These include Resource Industries, Construction Industries, and Energy & Transportation. Caterpillar also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. Caterpillar was incorporated in 1925 and is based in Irving, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 39
Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 3 of 3
Type: Stake Purchase M&A Deals 2 of 2
Country: Ireland M&A 2 of 2
Year: 1999 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-02-02 Kato Engineering

Mankato, Minnesota, United States

Kato Engineering is a manufacturer of electric generators for power plants based in Mankato, Minnesota.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-04-05 Sabre Engines

Wimborne, United Kingdom

Sabre Engines Ltd., a family-owned company in the U.K. that specializes in high-performance marine diesel engines.

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