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M&A Deal Summary

Emerson Acquires Aspen Technology

On March 12, 2025, Emerson acquired software company Aspen Technology from Emerson for 7.2B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Emerson’s 12th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Emerson’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Emerson’s 44th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Emerson’s 6th transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2025-03-12
Target Aspen Technology
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Emerson
Sellers(s) Emerson
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 7.2B USD
Advisor(s) J.P. Morgan Securities (Financial)
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (Legal)

Target

Aspen Technology

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
AspenTech is a global asset management software provider, making enterprise asset performance management, asset performance monitoring, and asset optimization solutions, making industrial digital transformation possible. Aspen Technology was formed in 2021 and is based in Bedford, Massachusetts.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Emerson

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Category Company
Founded 1890
Sector Diversified
Employees67,000
Revenue 15.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Emerson Electric's corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
Emerson Electric's corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

Emerson is a diversified manufacturing and technology company. Emerson offers a wide range of products and services in the industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through its Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions businesses. Emerson was founded in 1890 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 68 of 68
Sector (Software) 12 of 12
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 55 of 55
State (Massachusetts) 6 of 6
Country (United States) 44 of 44
Year (2025) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 18
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-17 Afag Automation

Zell, Switzerland

Afag Automation is a developer and producer of components for assembly automation in the areas of feeding, handling and solutions. Afag Automation was founded in 1956 and is based in Zell, Switzerland.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Emerson

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Category Company
Founded 1890
Sector Diversified
Employees67,000
Revenue 15.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Emerson Electric's corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.
Emerson Electric's corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

Emerson is a diversified manufacturing and technology company. Emerson offers a wide range of products and services in the industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through its Process Management, Industrial Automation, Network Power, Climate Technologies, and Commercial & Residential Solutions businesses. Emerson was founded in 1890 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 27 of 27
Sector (Software) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Massachusetts) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 24 of 24
Year (2025) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-17 Afag Automation

Zell, Switzerland

Afag Automation is a developer and producer of components for assembly automation in the areas of feeding, handling and solutions. Afag Automation was founded in 1956 and is based in Zell, Switzerland.

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