M&A Deal Summary

Oshkosh Acquires McNeilus Companies

On January 1, 1998, Oshkosh acquired machinery company McNeilus Companies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Oshkosh’s 1st transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Oshkosh’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Oshkosh’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1998-01-01
Target McNeilus Companies
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) Oshkosh
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

McNeilus Companies

Dodge Center, Minnesota, United States
McNeilus Companies, Inc., is a producer of compressed natural gas (CNG) powered garbage trucks.

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Buyer

Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Category Company
Founded 1917
Sector Automotive
Employees17,300
Revenue 9.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Oshkosh's corporate headquarters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Entrance to Oshkosh's corporate headquarters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Oshkosh is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies. The Company partners with customers to deliver solutions that move people and materials. Oshkosh was founded in 1917 and is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 16
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 13
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 11
Year (1998) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1996-08-01 Pierce Manufacturing

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Pierce Manufacturing is a manufacturer of fire fighting trucks and related equipment. Pierce Manufacturing was formed in 1913 and is based in Appleton, Wisconsin.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-11-02 Kewaunee Fabrications

Kewaunee, Wisconsin, United States

Kewaunee Fabrications LLC, is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Fabrication services in manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly under one roof.

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