M&A Deal Summary

Kubota Acquires Great Plains Manufacturing

On May 13, 2016, Kubota acquired machinery company Great Plains Manufacturing for 430M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kubota’s 1st transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Kubota’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Kubota’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kubota’s 1st transaction in Kansas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-05-13
Target Great Plains Manufacturing
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) Kubota
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 430M USD

Target

Great Plains Manufacturing

Salina, Kansas, United States
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. engages in manufacturing and sale of implements (seeders, tillage, mowers, harrowing implements, etc.)

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kubota

Osaka, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1890
Sector Machinery
Employees52,608
Revenue 3.02T JPY (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Kubota is a global manufacturing company, specializing in agriculture, water, and living environment products, with a worldwide network over 20 countries. Kubota began its business by manufacturing and selling cast metal products. Since then, Company have offered various products contributing to improving human lives and society. Vompany will endeavor to improve technical capabilities acquired over the course of history in a wider and deeper manner, extend business frontiers, and make a greater contribution to society. Kubota was founded in 1890 and is based in Osaka, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 3
State (Kansas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 3
Year (2016) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-07 AgJunction

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

AgJunction is a provider of hardware and software applications for precision agriculture. The Company holds more than 140 patents and markets its products and services under brand names that include Novariant, Outback Guidance, and Satloc. AgJunction was founded in 1990 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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