M&A Deal Summary

Hillenbrand Acquires Coperion

On October 16, 2012, Hillenbrand acquired machinery company Coperion from Deutsche Beteiligungs for 408M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hillenbrand’s 3rd transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Hillenbrand’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Hillenbrand’s 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-10-16
Target Coperion
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) Hillenbrand
Sellers(s) Deutsche Beteiligungs
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 408M EUR

Target

Coperion

Stuttgart, Germany
Coperion GmbH develops, manufactures and markets machines as well as complete bulk-materials conveyor systems and production plants for the plastics, chemical, food and aluminium industries. A range of support services relating to the modernisation and maintenance of machines and plants is an important part of the product portfolio. Core competencies are Compounding and Extrusion (the mixing and shaping of various materials under changing pressures and temperatures) as well as Materials Handling (technologies for efficiently and safely conveying bulk materials in powder and granular form).

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Hillenbrand

Batesville, Indiana, United States
Category Company
Founded 1906
Sector Machinery
Employees10,400
Revenue 2.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Hillenbrand is a diversified industrial company with multiple market-leading brands that serve a wide variety of industries across the globe. Hillenbrand's portfolio is composed of two business segments: the Process Equipment Group and Batesville. The Process Equipment Group businesses design, develop, manufacture and service highly engineered industrial equipment around the world. Batesville is a recognized leader in the North American death care industry. Hillenbrand was founded in 1906 and is based in Batesville, Indiana.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 8
Sector (Machinery) 3 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 6
Country (Germany) 1 of 1
Year (2012) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-08-05 Rotex

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Rotex, Inc. is a developer of screening and separation equipment used in a broad range of process industries, including industrial minerals, food, grain, chemicals and plastics. Rotex specializes in providing high-volume, solid-to-solid gyratory separation equipment to customers around the world.

Buy $240M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-09-02 ABEL Pumps

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

ABEL Pumps designs and manufactures highly engineered reciprocating positive displacement pumps for a variety of end markets, including mining, marine, power, water, wastewater, and other general industries. The company’s diaphragm and high-pressure piston pumps serve harsh, demanding applications involving abrasive or corrosive substances and fluids with high solids content. ABEL Pumps is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Buy €95M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Deutsche Beteiligungs

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1965
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Deutsche Beteiligungs is a publicly-traded German mid-market private equity firm focused primarily on management buyout transactions. The firm pursues companies with skilled management, strong market positions, positive earnings, and the potential to build additional value. Prospective companies typically generate annual sales of €50 to €500 million. The Firm's target transaction size ranges from €50 to €250 million. Sectors of interest include automotive supplies, fine chemicals, industrial services, logistics, machine/plant construction, and measuring/automation technology. Deutsche Beteiligungs was established in 1965 and became publicly-listed in 1985. The Firm is based in Frankfurt.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 39
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 16
Country (Germany) 3 of 32
Year (2012) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-16 Broetje-Automation

Jade, Germany

Broetje-Automation GmbH is a developer and producer of machines and complete lines for the automated assembly of aircraft. A key product category are riveting machines and lines used to automatically rivet, join and assemble large aircraft components such as fuselage, wings or cockpits made of metal or carbon fibre composites.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-11-10 Plant Systems & Services PSS

Bochum, Germany

Plant Systems & Services PSS GmbH is the holding company for a group of specialised companies that provide services for the energy and process industry, such as for power plants and chemical and steel companies, waste incineration plants, and district heating suppliers. Plant Systems & Services PSS GmbH is based in Bochum, Germany.

Buy -
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