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Helios Technologies has successfully completed the acquisition of Schultes Precision Manufacturing, a specialist in precision machined components for various industries including Hydraulic, Aerospace, and Medical Device. The deal, valued at approximately $30 million in annual revenue for 2022, is expected to be immediately accretive to Helios. This acquisition aligns with Helios' strategy to grow through both organic and acquired avenues, enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and extending its market reach.
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Acquisition of Schultes Precision Manufacturing expected to be immediately accretive.
Expanded presence in high-demand markets like Aerospace and Life Sciences.
Increased manufacturing capabilities and know-how.
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SARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: HLIO) (“Helios” or the “Company”), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology for diverse end markets, has completed the acquisition of Schultes Precision Manufacturing, Inc (or “Schultes”.) Schultes is a highly trusted specialist in manufacturing precision machined components and assemblies for customers requiring very tight tolerances, superior quality, and exceptional value-added manufacturing processes. Currently serving the Hydraulic, Aerospace, Communication, Food Services, Medical Device, and Dental industries, Schultes brings the manufacturing quality, reliability, and responsiveness critical to its customers’ success.
Josef Matosevic, Helios’ President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are evolving into an integrated operating company focused on our products, processes, customers and culture. Closing on the Schultes acquisition further builds on our augmented strategy to grow both organically and through acquisitions. Schultes provides additional manufacturing know-how and expands our business into new end markets with attractive secular tailwinds. We view them as a strategic partner in our manufacturing processes as we build out our ‘in the region for the region’ manufacturing strategy.”
With approximately $30 million in full-year revenue for 2022 and a healthy margin profile, the acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive.
About Schultes Precision Manufacturing
Founded in 1946, Schultes is a highly trusted, high-precision specialist in CNC milling, lathe turning, Swiss machining and assembly, primarily serving the Hydraulic, Aerospace, Medical Device, and Dental industries. At Schultes Precision, “Quality” is a concept practiced by the entire work force, allowing them to be a reliable, trusted manufacturer for some of the world’s most discerning customers. With a strong reputation of being a technologically advanced manufacturer, the Company’s lean and efficient nature give them a competitive edge. For more information, please visit: www.schultes.com and follow on LinkedIn.
About Helios Technologies
Helios Technologies is a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology for diverse end markets, including construction, material handling, agriculture, energy, recreational vehicles, marine and health and wellness. Helios sells its products to customers in over 90 countries around the world. Its strategy for growth is to be the leading provider in niche markets, with premier products and solutions through innovative product development and acquisition. The Company has paid a cash dividend to its shareholders every quarter since becoming a public company in 1997. For more information please visit: www.heliostechnologies.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Forward Looking Information
This news release contains “forward‐looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. They include statements regarding current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, our beliefs, and assumptions made by Helios Technologies, Inc. (“Helios” or the “Company”), its directors or its officers about the Company and the industry in which it operates, and assumptions made by management, and include among other items, (i) the anticipated benefits from the Company’s proposed acquisition of Schultes Precision Manufacturing, (2) the expected financial impact of the acquisition, and (3) the Company’s ongoing strategies regarding growth, including its intention to develop new products and make acquisition. In addition, we may make other written or oral statements, which constitute forward-looking statements, from time to time. Words such as “may,” “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives or goals also are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guaranteeing future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, (i) the Company’s ability to close the proposed acquisition of Daman Products on the anticipated timeline, or at all, (ii) supply chain disruption and the potential inability to procure goods; (iii) conditions in the capital markets, including the interest rate environment and the availability of capital; (iv) inflation (including hyperinflation) or recession; (v) changes in the competitive marketplace that could affect the Company’s revenue and/or cost bases, such as increased competition, lack of qualified engineering, marketing, management or other personnel, and increased labor and raw materials costs; (vi) risks related to health epidemics, pandemics and similar outbreaks and similar outbreaks, including, without limitation, the current COVID-19 pandemic, which may among other things, adversely affect our supply chain, material costs, and work force and may have material adverse effects on our business, financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows; (vii) risks related to our international operations, including the potential impact of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine; and (viii) new product introductions, product sales mix and the geographic mix of sales nationally and internationally. Further information relating to factors that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated is included but not limited to information under the heading Item 1. “Business” and Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2022.
What is the strategic importance of Helios Technologies' acquisition of Schultes Precision Manufacturing?
The acquisition is strategically important as it enhances Helios' manufacturing capabilities and expands its markets into high-demand sectors like Aerospace and Life Sciences.
How much revenue is generated from Schultes Precision Manufacturing?
Schultes Precision Manufacturing generated approximately $30 million in revenue for the year 2022.
What does the acquisition of Schultes mean for HLIO shareholders?
The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive, potentially leading to increased shareholder value through enhanced revenue and market expansion.
When was the acquisition of Schultes Precision Manufacturing announced?
The acquisition was announced on January 30, 2023.
