M&A Deal Summary

MTS Systems Acquires R&D A/S

On November 25, 2019, MTS Systems acquired test/measurement equipment company R&D A/S

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MTS Systems’ 5th transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is MTS Systems’ 1st transaction in Denmark.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-11-25
Target R&D A/S
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) MTS Systems
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

R&D A/S

Hinnerup, Denmark
R&D A/S is a designer and manufacturer of test systems that accurately simulate the extreme operating environments often encountered by large, rotating structures, such as wind turbines, and aircraft engine propulsion systems. R&D was founded in 2005 and is based in Hinnerup, Denmark.

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Buyer

MTS Systems

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Category Company
Founded 1966
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees3,500
Revenue 893M USD (2019)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to MTS Systems' corporate headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Entrance to MTS Systems' corporate headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

MTS Systems Corp. is a provider of testing hardware, software and services solutions to help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes. MTS' high-performance position sensors provide controls for a variety of industrial and vehicular applications. MTS Systems was formed in 1966 and is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 7
Sector: Test/Measurement Equipment M&A 5 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 6 of 6
Country: Denmark M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2019 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-09-05 Endevco

Irvine, California, United States

Meggitt (Orange County), Inc. is a provider of high-performance sensors and related accessories used for precise vibration, shock, temperature and pressure measurements. Endevco products are primarily used for test & measurement applications where accurate and reliable data is absolutely vital, including R&D, design & validation, structure and machine safety, and maintenance, among others. The Company has a diverse customer base serving the aerospace & defense, passenger safety, transportation, and general industrial sectors.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-19 MTS Systems - Test & Simulation Business

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

MTS Testing and Simulation is a highly innovative, customer-focused solution that can help bring them to life with speed, efficiency, and confidence.

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