Emerson Expands Automation Leadership With Agreement to Acquire Flexim
- Emerson's acquisition of Flexim enhances its intelligent devices portfolio with innovative ultrasonic technology and expands its automation portfolio and measurement capabilities. The transaction is expected to be accretive to Emerson's sales growth, gross margins, and adjusted EBITA margins. The global ultrasonic clamp-on flowmeter market is expected to grow in the high single digits annually longer-term.
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Acquisition enhances Emerson's intelligent devices portfolio with innovative ultrasonic technology
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"We are excited to further enhance Emerson's capabilities with the addition of Flexim's leading clamp-on ultrasonic measurement technology, which is a strong complement to our intelligent devices portfolio," said Ram Krishnan, chief operating officer of Emerson. "Flexim brings an exciting new technology that will enable us to accelerate growth. The combination of Emerson's comprehensive measurement suite and Flexim's innovative technology will enhance the value we bring to customers across a variety of industries. We look forward to welcoming Flexim's skilled and dedicated employees to Emerson, where they will continue to play a critical role in driving the success of the business."
"We are thrilled to be joining Emerson, which shares our culture of innovation and focus on technology and R&D," said Jens Helpert, chief executive officer and co-founder of Flexim. "This transaction will enable us to provide more comprehensive solutions to a broader set of customers, leveraging Emerson's global intelligent devices leadership and commercial excellence. As we join forces with Emerson, we will continue to serve our customers and utilize our combined capabilities to solve essential measurement needs."
The transaction is expected to close by the end of Emerson's fiscal 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. Flexim is expected to be accretive to Emerson's sales growth, gross margins and adjusted EBITA margins. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Flexim will be reported in Emerson's Measurement & Analytical segment.
For the transaction, Evercore is serving as financial advisor and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is serving as legal advisor.
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Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global technology and software company providing innovative solutions for the world's essential industries. Through its leading automation portfolio, including its majority stake in AspenTech, Emerson helps hybrid, process and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect personnel, reduce emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. For more information, visit Emerson.com.
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