M&A Deal Summary

Eaton Acquires Cooper Industries

On May 21, 2012, Eaton acquired electrical equipment company Cooper Industries for 11.8B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Eaton’s 17th transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Eaton’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Eaton’s 1st transaction in Ireland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-05-21
Target Cooper Industries
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Eaton
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 11.8B USD

Target

Cooper Industries

Maynooth, Ireland
Cooper is a diversified global manufacturer of electrical components and tools. Cooper has seven operating divisions with leading positions and world-class products and brands including Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is positioned for several long term growth trends including the global infrastructure build out, the need to improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient products and the need for improved electrical safety.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Eaton

Dublin, Ireland
Category Company
Founded 1911
Sector Electrical Equipment
Employees92,000
Revenue 23.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Eaton's operational headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio.
Eaton's operational headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio.

Eaton is a diversified power management company specializing in electrical, aerospace, hydraulic, and vehicle technologies. Eaton offers a broad portfolio of solutions designed to address the complex challenges of modern industries and infrastructure. Their products encompass a wide range, including electrical distribution and control equipment, energy management systems, aerospace components and systems, hydraulic systems and services, and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems. Eaton's operational headquarters are in Beachwood, Ohio and its business headquarters is in Dublin, Ireland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 43 of 59
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 17 of 26
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 27 of 38
Country (Ireland) 1 of 1
Year (2012) 1 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-12-29 E. A. Pedersen

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

E. A. Pedersen Co. is a manufacturer of medium voltage switchgear primarily for the electrical utilities industry.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-01 Polimer Kaucuk Sanayi Ve Pazarlama A.S.

Istanbul, Turkey

Polimer Kaucuk Sanayi Ve Pazarlama A.S. is a manufacturer of hydraulic and industrial hose.

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