M&A Deal Summary

Eaton Acquires Moeller Electric Pte.

On April 1, 2008, Eaton acquired manufacturer Moeller Electric Pte. from DH Private Equity Partners and European Capital for 1.6B EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Eaton’s 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Eaton’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Eaton’s 1st transaction in Singapore.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-04-01
Target Moeller Electric Pte.
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Eaton
Sellers(s) DH Private Equity Partners
European Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 1.6B EUR

Target

Moeller Electric Pte.

Singapore, Singapore
Moeller is one of the largest globally active manufacturers of low-voltage electrical distribution and automation components for industrial, commercial and residential applications.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Eaton

Dublin, Ireland

Category Company
Founded 1911
Sector Electrical Equipment
Employees94,443
Revenue 24.9B USD (2024)
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 was founded in 1911 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 62
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 2 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 17 of 40
Country: Singapore M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2008 M&A 3 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 20
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-02-22 Phoenixtec Power Co.

Taipei, Taiwan

Phoenixtec Power Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of single- and three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems that are sold globally.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-10-02 Integrated Hydraulics

Mentor, Ohio, United States

Integrated Hydraulics Ltd. is a manufacturer of screw-in cartridge valves, custom-engineered hydraulic valves and manifold systems.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

DH Private Equity Partners

London, United Kingdom

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
PE ASSETS 10.0B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

DH Private Equity Partners is an independent private equity firm focused on investments in traditional private equity, real estate, and venture capital. DH private equity group targets European mid-market businesses valued between €200 and €600 million. The Firm usually takes a majority stake in acquisitions, and looks for management participation as well. DH will consider investments across a range of industries, including building materials, packaging, energy, automotive, media, beverages, and luxury goods. DH Private Equity was formed in 1985 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 18 of 35
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 11
Country: Singapore M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2008 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-07-01 NAMG

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

North American Membership Group (“NAMG”), based in Minnetonka, Minnesota (USA), is an affinity marketing organisation which successfully combines membership, publishing and merchandise marketing into one business. NAMG caters to enthusiasts who pay membership dues in exchange for club benefits, which include a monthly magazine and access to proprietary books, videos and events.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-07-17 TMF Group

Amsterdam, Netherlands

TMF Group is a provider of accounting and corporate secretarial services. TMF provides locally-delivered outsourced business and compliance services (including corporate secretarial, tax & accounting, legal & administration and HR & payroll) to approximately 15,000 multi-national corporates, investment funds and high-net worth individuals globally. With a network of offices across over 80 countries, and headquartered in Amsterdam, TMF Group has the in-country expertise and knowledge to help businesses of all sizes expand and operate both within and beyond their home markets. TMF Group was founded in 1988 and is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Buy €750M
SELLER

European Capital

London, United Kingdom

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 1.2B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

European Capital is the European investment affiliate of American Capital. European Capital looks to provide a variety of investment and financing solutions including unitranche debt, mezzanine capital, senior debt, and equity co-investment. Funds are typically used to support buyouts, recapitalizations, finance growth, and make acquisitions. European Capital is sector agnostic, however the Firm has a preference for investments in the consumer, technology, manufacturing, services, and distribution sectors. European Capital was formed in 2005 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 54
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 2 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 17
Country: Singapore M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2008 M&A 2 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 20
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-02-11 mydentist

Manchester, United Kingdom

mydentist is a provider of dental treatments for patients through a network of National Health Service(NHS). mydentist was founded in 1996 and is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Buy £300M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-05-01 DruckChemie

Ammerbuch-Altingen , France

DruckChemie develops, manufactures, and supplies chemical and technical products and accessories for the printing industry, as well as providing waste reprocessing and recycling services. DruckChemie was founded in 1970 and is based in Ammerbuch-Altingen, France.

Buy €135M