M&A Deal Summary

Woodward Acquires Integral Drive Systems AG

On March 22, 2011, Woodward acquired energy services and equipment company Integral Drive Systems AG for 36M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Woodward’s 1st transaction in the Energy Services and Equipment sector.
  • This is Woodward’s 6th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Woodward’s 1st transaction in Switzerland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-03-22
Target Integral Drive Systems AG
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Buyer(s) Woodward
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 36M USD

Target

Integral Drive Systems AG

Zurich, Switzerland
Integral Drive Systems AG, is a provider of power electronic systems predominantly used in utility-scale wind turbines and photovoltaic plants. Additionally, IDS offers key products in power distribution, marine propulsion systems and specialized solutions.

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Buyer

Woodward

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Category Company
Founded 1870
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees8,800
Revenue 3.3B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Woodward's corporate headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Entrance to Woodward's corporate headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Woodward is a designer, manufacturer, and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions. It designs, produces, and services reliable, efficient, low-emission, and high-performance energy control products for diverse applications in challenging environments. The Company has production and assembly facilities in the US, Europe, and Asia, and promotes its products and services globally. Woodward was founded in 1870 and is based in Fort Collins, Colorado.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 9
Sector: Energy Services and Equipment M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 4
Country: Switzerland M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-02-27 HR Textron

United States

HR Textron is a supplier of actuation systems and products, including hydraulic and electric primary flight-control technologies, for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. HR Textron also supplies technology for guided weapons, armored vehicles and turbine engines.

Buy $365M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-27 Duarte Business

Duarte, California, United States

Duarte Business is a producer of hydraulic thrust reverser actuation systems business located in Duarte, California.

Buy $200M