STANDEX ACQUIRES SENSOR SOLUTIONS

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Standex International Corporation (NYSE:SXI) has acquired Sensor Solutions for approximately $9.7 million in cash, funded from existing cash reserves. The acquisition is anticipated to slightly enhance earnings and consolidate free cash flow in the first year. Sensor Solutions, based in Colorado, generates around $4.3 million in annual revenues and specializes in customizable magnetic sensors for various sectors including automotive and medical. This acquisition strengthens Standex's position in high-growth markets such as electric vehicles and industrial automation.

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• Acquisition of Sensor Solutions for $9.7 million enhances earnings and free cash flow.
• Expands Standex's technical expertise and product offerings in high-value sectors.
• Increases presence in growing markets like electric vehicles and medical technologies.

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• None.

SALEM, N.H., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Standex International Corporation (NYSE:SXI) today announced that it has acquired privately-held, Colorado-based Sensor Solutions for approximately $9.7 million in cash. The transaction is being financed from Standex's existing cash balance. The Company expects the acquisition to be slightly accretive to its earnings in its first year of ownership as well as additive to consolidated free cash flow.

"We are very pleased to have acquired Sensor Solutions, a great strategic fit which further expands our technical and applications expertise and range of customer solutions in high value, growing sectors such as electric vehicles, industrial automation and medical end markets.  Sensor Solutions programmable magnetic Hall and specialty sensors include customized, flexible sensor design solutions that meet the growing market demand for the manufacture of smart technologies," commented President and Chief Executive Officer David Dunbar.

Sensor Solutions designs and manufactures customized as well as standard Hall effect and magnetic sensor products including Hall switch and latching sensors, linear and rotary sensors and specialty sensors.  These products serve automotive, industrial, medical, aerospace, military and consumer electronics end markets.  Sensor Solutions trailing twelve-month revenues were approximately $4.3 million.

Commenting on the transaction, Dave Lorenzen, President of Sensor Solutions, stated, "We are excited to join a global leader that provides a very strong foundation for our continued growth. Standex's ownership offers us the opportunity to leverage a much larger geographical presence, substantial engineering capabilities and complementary product offerings.

"With today's announcement we continue to add to our Electronics segment's breadth of expertise and product portfolio, further strengthening our base of innovative solutions and strong customer value propositions.  We look forward to welcoming the entire Sensor Solutions team to our company," concluded Dunbar.

Founded in 1993, Sensor Solutions, Inc. designs and manufactures magnetic sensing products with a catalog offering more than 6,000 unique magnetic sensors and accessories.  The company has approximately 15 employees with its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

About Standex

Standex International Corporation is a multi-industry manufacturer in five broad business segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions with operations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, South Africa, India and China.  For additional information, visit the Company's website at http://standex.com/.

About Sensor Solutions

Sensor Solutions, founded in 1993, designs and manufactures magnetic sensors and accessories including digital switches and analog output sensors designed to measure speed, speed and direction, count, position, proximity, alignment, rotation angle, or the strength of a magnetic field.  For additional information, visit the Company's website at https://sensorso.com/.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Standex's acquisition of Sensor Solutions?

The acquisition aims to expand Standex's technical expertise and product offerings in high-growth sectors.

How much did Standex pay for Sensor Solutions?

Standex acquired Sensor Solutions for approximately $9.7 million.

What is expected from the acquisition in terms of financial impact?

The acquisition is expected to be slightly accretive to earnings and additive to consolidated free cash flow in its first year.

What markets does Sensor Solutions serve?

Sensor Solutions serves automotive, industrial, medical, aerospace, military, and consumer electronics markets.

What was Sensor Solutions' revenue before the acquisition?

Sensor Solutions reported trailing twelve-month revenues of approximately $4.3 million.