M&A Deal Summary

Eaton Acquires Schneider Electric - Small Systems Business

On October 31, 2007, Eaton acquired electrical equipment company Schneider Electric - Small Systems Business from Schneider Electric for 425M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Eaton’s 10th transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Eaton’s 12th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Eaton’s 1st transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-10-31
Target Schneider Electric - Small Systems Business
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Eaton
Sellers(s) Schneider Electric
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 425M EUR

Target

Schneider Electric - Small Systems Business

Saint-Ismier, France
Schneider Electric - Small Systems Business is a provider of power quality solutions designed to increase the availability and uptime of mission-critical applications and processes.

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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 28 of 62
Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 10 of 27
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 13 of 18
Country: France M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2007 M&A 8 of 8
Size (of disclosed) 12 of 20
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-10-19 Babco Electric Group

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Babco Electric Group, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialty low- and medium-voltage switchgear and electrical housings for use in the Canadian oil and gas industry and other harsh environments.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-01-21 Arrow Hose & Tubing

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Arrow Hose & Tubing, Inc. is a manufacturer of thermoplastic hose and tubing products.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Schneider Electric

Rueil Malmaison, France

Category Company
Founded 1836
Sector Electrical Equipment
Employees155,822
Revenue 38.2B EUR (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Schneider Electric is a provider of electricity distribution, automation management and produces installation components for energy management. Schneider Electric develops connected technologies and solutions to manage energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. Schneider Electric was founded in 1836 and is based in Rueil-Malmaison, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 15
Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 1 of 7
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 10
Country: France M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-08-01 Pelco

Clovis, California, United States

Pelco designs, develops and distributes end-to-end video technology, including video security cameras and video management system software. The company’s scalable solutions and commitment to service delivery enables customers of all sizes to mitigate risk, increase operational efficiencies and enhance safety.

Buy $1.5B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-01-11 Schneider Electric Motion USA

Marlborough, Connecticut, United States

Schneider Electric Motion USA is a manufacturer of motion control components for automation equipment. Schneider Electric Motion USA's innovative motion control solutions, specifically around brushless motor technology, integrated motor drives, and electronic controls. Schneider Electric Motion USA was founded in 1986 and is based in Marlborough, Connecticut.

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