M&A Deal Summary

Timken Acquires MPB

On April 24, 1990, Timken acquired manufacturer MPB for 185M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Timken’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Timken’s 6th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Timken’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Timken’s 1st transaction in New Hampshire.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1990-04-24
Target MPB
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Timken
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 185M USD

Target

MPB

Keene, New Hampshire, United States
MPB Corp. is an aircraft bearings supplier. MPB was formed in 1941 and is based in Keene, New Hampshire.

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Buyer

Timken

North Canton, Ohio, United States
Category Company
Founded 1899
Sector Machinery
Employees19,000
Revenue 4.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Timken's corporate headquarters in North Canton, Ohio.
Entrance to Timken's corporate headquarters in North Canton, Ohio.

Timken designs, engineers, manufactures and markets Timken bearings, transmissions, gearboxes, chain and related products, and offers a spectrum of power system rebuild and repair services around the world. Timken was founded in 1899 and is based in North Canton, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 40
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 18
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 35
State (New Hampshire) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 28
Year (1990) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 9
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-02-18 The Torrington Company

Torrington, Connecticut, United States

Torrington is a worldwide producer of needle roller, heavy-duty roller and ball bearings and motion control components and assemblies. Torrington is based in Torrington, Connecticut.

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