M&A Deal Summary

Novanta Acquires Schneider Electric Motion USA

On July 12, 2021, Novanta acquired electrical equipment company Schneider Electric Motion USA from Schneider Electric for 115M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Novanta’s 2nd transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Novanta’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Novanta’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Novanta’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-07-12
Target Schneider Electric Motion USA
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Novanta
Sellers(s) Schneider Electric
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 115M USD

Target

Schneider Electric Motion USA

Marlborough, Connecticut, United States
Schneider Electric Motion USA is a manufacturer of motion control components for automation equipment. Schneider Electric Motion USA's innovative motion control solutions, specifically around brushless motor technology, integrated motor drives, and electronic controls. Schneider Electric Motion USA was founded in 1986 and is based in Marlborough, Connecticut.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Novanta

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees2,900
Revenue 882M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Novanta is a provider of core technology solutions that give medical and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. The Company combines deep proprietary technology expertise and competencies in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. Novanta was founded in 1968 and is based in Bedford, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 13
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 9
Year (2021) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-02 Laser Quantum

Cheshire, United Kingdom

Laser Quantum is a supplier to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of solid state continuous wave lasers, femtosecond lasers, and optical light engines for the medical market.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-19 ATI Industrial Automation

Apex, North Carolina, United States

ATI Industrial Automation is a provider of intelligent end-of-arm technology solutions to original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") for advanced industrial and surgical robots. ATI develops, manufactures, and sells products such as robotic changing systems, force/torque sensors, and collision sensors for industrial, collaborative, and medical robotic applications. ATI Industrial Automation was founded in 1989 and is based in Apex, North Carolina.

Buy $172M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Schneider Electric

Rueil Malmaison, France

Category Company
Founded 1836
Sector Electrical Equipment
Employees164,640
Revenue 35.9B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Schneider Electric is a provider of electricity distribution, automation management and produces installation components for energy management. Schneider Electric develops connected technologies and solutions to manage energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. Schneider Electric was founded in 1836 and is based in Rueil-Malmaison, France.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 15
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 5 of 7
Type (Divestiture) 8 of 10
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 6 of 7
Year (2021) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-13 RIB Software

Stuttgart, Germany

RIB Software is a provider of iTWO 5D BIM Big Data technology for the construction industry. RIB creates, develops, and offers iTWO³ – new thinking, new working method and new technology - for construction projects across various industries worldwide. RIB Software was founded in 1961 and is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

Buy €1.4B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-28 Uplight

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Uplight is a provider of energy management software, hardware, and services for consumers and utility companies. Uplight data analytics on more than 123 million homes creates new business opportunities for any product or service provider connected to the home. Today, this includes electric and gas utilities, and energy retailers. Built over more than a decade, the Tendril Platform delivers real-time, ever-evolving data about the home and how people use energy in it. These rich insights help our customers improve customer acquisition, increase engagement and orchestrate home energy experiences. Uplight was founded in 2004 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

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