Modine Acquires Scott Springfield Manufacturing, Gaining Air Handling Unit Offering for Strategic Data Center and Indoor Air Quality Markets

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Modine (MOD) acquires Scott Springfield Manufacturing, expanding its data center technology portfolio with a focus on hyperscale and colocation solutions. The acquisition brings a highly complementary product line and customer base in strategic markets like data centers, telecommunications, healthcare, and aerospace.

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Market Research Analyst

The acquisition of Scott Springfield Manufacturing by Modine represents a strategic expansion within the thermal management and ventilation sector. The deal leverages Modine's existing capabilities and positions the company to capitalize on the growing demand for data center cooling solutions. The inclusion of air handling units (AHUs) tailored for hyperscale and colocation data centers, telecommunications, healthcare and aerospace provides Modine with a diversified customer base and an opportunity to penetrate high-growth markets.

Moreover, the acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings, which suggests a positive short-term financial impact for Modine. The long-term benefits may include increased market share and enhanced competitive positioning due to the expanded product line and cross-selling opportunities. The deal's financing structure, a mix of cash and debt, is typical for such transactions, but the impact on Modine's balance sheet and future financial flexibility warrants monitoring.

Financial Analyst

The transaction's enterprise value of approximately $190 million (USD) and Scott Springfield Manufacturing's reported revenue of over $100 million (USD) indicate a purchase price that is less than 2x revenue, which could be considered reasonable in the current market environment, depending on the profitability and growth potential of the acquired company. Investors should consider the implications of the acquisition on Modine's earnings per share (EPS), given management's expectation of immediate accretion. The anticipated incremental growth and future cost savings through the deployment of Modine's 80/20 operating model suggest a focus on operational efficiency, which could enhance shareholder value if effectively implemented.

Industrial Analyst

The acquisition underscores the importance of specialized HVAC solutions in critical environments like data centers and healthcare facilities. AHUs are a key component in managing indoor air quality and energy efficiency and the demand for such solutions is expected to grow with the increasing focus on data security, digital infrastructure and environmental sustainability. The manufacturing capabilities of Scott Springfield, including automated equipment optimized for higher volume production, align with industry trends towards increased efficiency and customization. This strategic move by Modine may set a precedent for similar consolidations within the industry, as companies seek to broaden their technological offerings and market reach.

Acquisition adds hyperscale and colocation solution to Modine's data center technology portfolio and brings highly complementary products and channels to the indoor air quality business

RACINE, Wis., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in innovative thermal management and ventilation solutions, announced today that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Scott Springfield Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of air handling units (AHU). With this transaction, Modine will gain immediate access to a highly complementary product portfolio and a blue-chip customer base in several strategic end markets, including hyperscale and colocation data centers, telecommunications, healthcare and aerospace.

"We are excited to welcome the Scott Springfield team to the Modine family and continue to advance our complete suite of products in the data center area, as well as expand our indoor air quality offerings," said Neil D. Brinker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Modine. "The acquisition is right in line with our transformation and will bring Modine a product line and customer base in high-growth markets that fully complement and expand our current reach, including to hyperscale data center operators. Further, the addition of custom air handling unit capabilities demonstrates our continued commitment to focus on innovative, engineered solutions that help us achieve our long-term growth targets. Coming on the heels of our acquisition of Napps Technology last year and the purchase of liquid immersion cooling assets last month, Modine is in a very strong position to provide customers a full range of technology solutions in critical cooling and ventilation applications."

Based in Calgary, Canada, Scott Springfield Manufacturing is known for premier design and engineering expertise in the manufacture of AHUs for a broad range of commercial and industrial applications. The company employs approximately 500 people at two manufacturing facilities in Calgary that serve different end markets. The facility producing AHUs for blue-chip hyperscale and colocation data center customers is equipped with automated manufacturing equipment and is optimized for higher volume production. The other facility manufactures custom-built AHUs chiefly for the healthcare sector. Specially engineered AHUs are imperative in meeting the stringent HVAC, indoor air quality and energy efficiency requirements of hospitals, clean rooms and laboratories. With the purchase, Modine will also gain a sales representative network in the indoor air quality market covering additional areas in the U.S. and Canada, creating cross-selling opportunities for Modine's existing chiller portfolio.

"Technology solutions that address real-world concerns – such as delivering healthy environments for people and stable environments for the IT infrastructure that supports our digital lifestyles – are more important than ever," said Eric McGinnis, President, Climate Solutions. "Modine's data center and IAQ businesses deliver these world-class HVAC solutions to markets where efficient and effective thermal management and ventilation are vital. The acquisition of Scott Springfield will expand our portfolio and manufacturing footprint, enabling us to meet a complete range of client needs in our targeted data center and IAQ markets, positioning us as a one-stop shop for mission-critical HVAC solutions."

Scott Springfield Manufacturing expects to report final revenue for their fiscal 2023 of more than $100 million (USD). Total consideration for the transaction is based on an enterprise value of approximately $190 million (USD) and is expected to close in the first calendar quarter of 2024. The transaction will be financed through a combination of cash and debt and consideration will be paid in Canadian dollars. Management expects this acquisition to be immediately accretive to earnings and anticipates generating incremental growth and future cost savings through deployment of Modine's 80/20 operating model. Barclays served as an advisor to Modine for the transaction, and Angle Advisors served as an advisor to Scott Springfield Manufacturing.

About Modine
At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 11,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Investor Contact: Kathleen Powers; kathleen.t.powers@modine.com; (262) 636-1687

Media Contact: pr@modine.com

Forward-Looking Statements 
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FAQ

What did Modine (MOD) acquire?

Modine acquired Scott Springfield Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of air handling units (AHU).

In which markets will Modine (MOD) gain access through this acquisition?

Modine will gain access to strategic markets including hyperscale and colocation data centers, telecommunications, healthcare, and aerospace.

Where is Scott Springfield Manufacturing based?

Scott Springfield Manufacturing is based in Calgary, Canada.

What is the expected revenue for Scott Springfield Manufacturing in fiscal 2023?

Scott Springfield Manufacturing expects to report final revenue of more than $100 million (USD) for their fiscal 2023.

How will the acquisition be financed?

The transaction will be financed through a combination of cash and debt, with consideration paid in Canadian dollars.