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MTS Systems Acquires SANS Group

On October 2, 2008, MTS Systems acquired test/measurement equipment company SANS Group for 44M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MTS Systems’ 2nd transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is MTS Systems’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is MTS Systems’ 1st transaction in China.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-10-02
Target SANS Group
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) MTS Systems
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 44M USD

Target

SANS Group

Shenzhen, China
SANS Group is a manufacturer and supplier of static material testing instruments.

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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 2 of 7
Sector: Test/Measurement Equipment M&A 2 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 6
Country: China M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2008 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 4
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Nano Instruments is a supplier of nanoindentation systems and related equipment as well as supporting software.

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