M&A Deal Summary

Roper Technologies Acquires AC Analytical Controls Holding B.V.

On August 8, 2006, Roper Technologies acquired energy services and equipment company AC Analytical Controls Holding B.V. from Écart Invest

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Roper Technologies’ 1st transaction in the Energy Services and Equipment sector.
  • This is Roper Technologies’ 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-08-08
Target AC Analytical Controls Holding B.V.
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Buyer(s) Roper Technologies
Sellers(s) Écart Invest
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

AC Analytical Controls Holding B.V.

Rotterdam, Netherlands
AC Analytical Controls is a supplier of analytical instruments for the petrochemical industry, including gas- and liquid chromatographes.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Roper Technologies

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Information Technology
Employees18,200
Revenue 7.0B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Roper Technologies is a diversified technology company. Roper designs and develops software (both software-as-a-service and licensed), and engineered products and solutions for healthcare, transportation, food, energy, water, education and other niche markets worldwide. Roper Technologies was founded in 1981 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 39
Sector: Energy Services and Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 39
Country: Netherlands M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2006 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-07-20 CIVCO Holdings

Kalona, Iowa, United States

CIVCO Holding, Inc., (“CIVCO”) CIVCO is a global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of specialized accessories, equipment and supplies that complement ultrasound and minimally invasive surgery for critical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. CIVCO partners with the world’s leading medical OEMs to design manufacture and distribute innovative accessories including ultrasound image-guided biopsy systems, infection control products (transducer covers and surgical covers) and stabilizing and positioning systems, enabling ultrasound-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The Company also distributes a complete line of imaging supplies including SONY and Mitsubishi printers and consumable print media, transmission gels and warmers, disinfectants, cleansers and soaking systems.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-12-15 Dynisco

Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

Dynisco LLC is a provider of software and highly engineered test, measurement and control technologies utilized in process industries with emerging applications in life science.

Buy $243M

Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Écart Invest is a private investment firm focused on lower middle-market buyout, growth, and venture investments of Dutch companies. Sectors of interest include human resources, IT, and packaging. The Firm looks to invest €2 to €8 million per transaction and will also consider subordinated debt financing. Écart does not invest in turnarounds, real estate, or hotel/catering businesses. Écart Invest was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Den Haag, The Netherlands.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 18
Sector: Energy Services and Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 6
Country: Netherlands M&A 4 of 17
Year: 2006 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-18 Van Duijnen Koffie B.V.

Almere, Netherlands

Van Duijnen Koffie B.V. is a nationwide distributor of coffee machines and ingredients. Also, the company services beverage equipment for third parties and is active in tap automation. Van Duijnen Koffie is based in Almere, Netherlands.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-11-01 Euromex Microscopen BV

Arnhem, Netherlands

Euromex Microscopen BV is a distributor of more than 150 different types of microscopes and accompanying accessories, is currently one of the largest distributors of microscopes in Europe. The company assembles devices of which the components are purchased from manufacturers in the Far East.

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