M&A Deal Summary

Eaton Acquires Power Products - Power Protection Business

On January 5, 2007, Eaton acquired electrical equipment company Power Products - Power Protection Business from Power Products for 2M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Eaton’s 6th transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Eaton’s 20th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Eaton’s 1st transaction in Czech Republic.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-01-05
Target Power Products - Power Protection Business
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Eaton
Sellers(s) Power Products
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 2M USD

Target

Power Products - Power Protection Business

Czech Republic
Power Products - Power Protection Business is a provider in electrical control, power distribution, and industrial automation products and services.

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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 21 of 62
Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 6 of 27
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 10 of 18
Country: Czech Republic M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 8
Size (of disclosed) 20 of 20
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-12-06 Axcelis

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States

Axcelis provides equipment and services to the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Axcelis was incorporated in 1978 and is based in Beverly, Massachusetts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-03-16 Argo-Tech

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Argo-Tech Corp. is a designer and manufacturer of proprietary main engine fuel pumps, fuel system boost and transfer pumps and also has a substantial replacement parts and overhaul business principally for commercial jet aircraft.

Buy $695M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Power Products

Prague, Czech Republic

Category Company
Sector Electrical Equipment
DESCRIPTION

Power Products Ltd. is a distributor and service provider of Powerware® and other uninterruptible power systems.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: Czech Republic M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1