STANDEX CLOSES SALE OF PROCON PUMPS BUSINESS

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Standex International Corporation (NYSE:SXI) has successfully completed the sale of its Procon Pumps business to Investindustrial. This sale was executed within the expected timeline and valuation, reflecting the company's strategy to focus on core operations. The CEO expressed confidence that this divestment serves the interests of shareholders and ensures Procon's continued success under its new ownership by CEME Group. Investment banking advisory was provided by Seale & Associates, with legal support from TCF Law Group. Investindustrial, established in 1990, manages over €12 billion in capital and supports mid-market companies globally.

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• Successful divestment of Procon Pumps aligns with strategic focus.
• Transaction completed as per expected timing and valuation.

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SALEM, N.H., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Standex International Corporation (NYSE:SXI) announced today that it closed the sale of its Procon Pumps business to Investindustrial.

Commenting on the sale, President & CEO David Dunbar stated, "We are pleased to have successfully divested the Procon business in line with our expected timing and valuation. We believe that the outcome of this process is in the best interests of our shareholders as well as our Procon employees and customers, who will be well served by CEME Group, a portfolio holding of Investindustrial. I would like to thank our former Procon colleagues for their contributions to Standex and wish them much success as they start a new chapter for the business."

Seale & Associates served as investment banking advisor to Standex on the transaction.

TCF Law Group served as legal advisor to Standex on the transaction.

About Investindustrial and CEME Group

Founded in 1990, Investindustrial is a leading European investment and advisory group with over €12 billion of raised fund capital. It provides industrial solutions and capital to high-quality mid-market companies. Among its portfolio of companies is CEME Group, which manufactures solenoid pumps, rotary pumps, and solenoid valves in Italy and across the globe. CEME Group is known for its technical engineering know-how, quality, flexibility and for its unique ability to develop innovative solutions for customers in Italy and other international markets.

About Procon

Procon is a global supplier of custom fluid solutions that combines collaborative design expertise, bespoke solution engineering, and a high-quality, highly-engineered portfolio of niche positive displacement pumps. It is a valued channel partner to a diverse base of "top tier" OEMs and distributors offering tailored solutions for critical and challenging fluid system applications. The company is a leading innovator in the rotary vane and gear pump segments.

About Standex

Standex International Corporation is a global 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 standex.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Standex's sale of Procon Pumps?

The sale allows Standex to streamline operations and focus on core business segments while ensuring Procon's future success under new management.

Who acquired Standex's Procon Pumps business?

The Procon Pumps business was acquired by Investindustrial.

What is the stock symbol for Standex International Corporation?

The stock symbol for Standex International Corporation is SXI.

When was the sale of Procon Pumps announced?

The sale was announced on February 28, 2023.

What is Investindustrial known for?

Investindustrial is known for managing over €12 billion in raised fund capital and providing industrial solutions to mid-market companies.