M&A Deal Summary

Cummins Acquires Engendren

On February 1, 2024, Cummins acquired electrical equipment company Engendren from Merit Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cummins’ 1st transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Cummins’ 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Cummins’ 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-02-01
Target Engendren
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Cummins
Sellers(s) Merit Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Lincoln International (Financial)

Target

Engendren

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Engendren is a manufacturer of custom-designed cooling solutions to OEMs and end-users of internal combustion engines, providing a comprehensive array of heat transfer systems including radiators, air coolers, oil coolers, heat exchangers, cooling system packages and accessories. Engendren was founded in 2012 and is based in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Cummins

Columbus, Indiana, United States

Category Company
Founded 1919
Sector Machinery
Employees69,600
Revenue 34.1B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Cummins designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Cummins was founded in 1919 and is based in Columbus, Indiana.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 11
Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 6
State: Wisconsin M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 7 of 7
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-22 Meritor

Troy, Michigan, United States

Meritor is a global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules, and components to original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket for the commercial vehicle, transportation, and industrial sectors. Meritor was formed in 1909 and is based in Troy, Michigan.

Buy $3.7B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-02-11 First Mode

London, United Kingdom

First Mode is a provider of retrofit hybrid solutions for mining and rail operations. First Mode was formed in 2018 and is headquartered in London, England.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Merit Capital Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1993
PE ASSETS 2.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Merit Capital Partners is a private investment firm that targets investments in middle market manufacturing, distribution, and service based businesses. Merit looks for companies generating at least $20 million in sales and at least $4 million in EBITDA. Merit can provide both equity and junior capital financing and looks to commit at least $15 million per transaction. Prospective transaction situations include management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, divestitures, unsponsored transactions, and ESOPs. Merit Capital will not invest in start-ups, turnarounds, real estate, specialty retail, or oil/gas opportunities. Merit Capital was originally known as William Blair Mezzanine Capital and became independent in 2004. Merit Capital Partners was formed in 1993 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 55 of 56
Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 4 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 30 of 31
State: Wisconsin M&A 7 of 7
Country: United States M&A 54 of 55
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-18 American Producers Supply

Marietta, Ohio, United States

American Producers Supply distributes a diverse range of industrial and construction related products including tools, material handling equipment, safety equipment, abrasives, and fasteners. The Company sells its products to a variety of customers including OEMs, contractors, industrial service providers, and equipment rental companies. American Producers Supply was founded in 1898 and is based in Marietta, Ohio.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-23 Circuit Check

Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States

Circuit Check is a provider of electronic test equipment and services to OEMs and contract manufacturers in the technology, medical and industrial and markets. Circuit Check was founded in 1979 and is based in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

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