Add-on Acquisition • Manufacturing

Twin Disc Acquires Kobelt

On February 18, 2025, Twin Disc acquired manufacturer Kobelt for 17M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Twin Disc’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Twin Disc’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Twin Disc’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Twin Disc’s 1st transaction in British Columbia.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date February 18, 2025
Target Kobelt
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Twin Disc
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 17M USD

Target Company

Kobelt

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Kobelt designs and manufactures a diverse line of parts and components including disc brake systems, push-pull controls, hydraulic and electro-hydraulic steering systems, and electronic control systems for marine, transportation, and industrial uses. Kobelt was founded in 1962 and is based in Surrey, British Columbia.
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Buyer

Twin Disc

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Category Company
Founded 1918
Sector Machinery
Employees910
Revenue 295M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Twin Disc is a designer, manufacturer, and sells marine and heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equipment. Products offered include marine transmissions, azimuth drives, surface drives, propellers and boat management systems, as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches and control systems. The Company sells its products to customers primarily in the pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources, government and industrial markets. Twin Disc was founded in 1918 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Manufacturing 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 2 of 2
State: British Columbia 1 of 1
Country: Canada 1 of 1
Year: 2025 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-03-06 Katsa

Tampere, Finland

Katsa is a designer and manufacturer of gearboxes and power transmission components which are tailored to meet the customer’s demands. For end users, Katsa provides modelling, modernisation, gearbox repair and maintenance services as well as spare parts. Katsa was founded in 1955 and is based in Tampere, Finland.

Buy €21M