Vontier Announces Divestiture of Global Traffic Technologies

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Vontier Corporation (NYSE: VNT) announced the sale of its Global Traffic Technologies (GTT) business to Miovision for $107 million, valued at approximately 10 times GTT's 2022 EBITDA. With 2022 revenue of around $40 million, GTT specializes in intelligent traffic management systems. This transaction aligns with Vontier's strategy to enhance its portfolio and improve financial performance. Proceeds from the sale will be used for debt reduction and share repurchase. GTT's financial results will be included in Vontier's financials up to March 31, 2023, after which it will be excluded from continuing operations. The sale was finalized on April 14, 2023.

Positive

• Sale of GTT for $107 million, enhancing financial liquidity.
• Proceeds allocated for debt reduction and share repurchase, supporting shareholder value.

Negative

• Loss of a business unit contributing $40 million in annual revenue.
• Potential short-term impact on growth and revenue diversification.

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vontier Corporation (NYSE: VNT), a leading global provider of critical technologies and solutions to connect, manage and scale the mobility ecosystem, today announced the sale of its Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT) business to Miovision for $107 million, representing a transaction value of approximately 10X 2022 EBITDA.

“This transaction is another example of our continued commitment to transforming our portfolio, focused on delivering smart, sustainable solutions to lead the evolution of the mobility ecosystem, while driving top-tier financial performance for our shareholders,” said Mark Morelli, President and Chief Executive Officer. “As part of our disciplined capital allocation approach, we expect to deploy the net proceeds toward future debt reduction and share repurchase.”

GTT reported 2022 revenue of approximately $40 million. Financial results for the GTT business will be included in Vontier’s financials for the full quarter ending March 31, 2023 and will be excluded from continuing operations as of the completion date. The transaction closed on April 14, 2023.

Global Traffic Technologies is a leading provider of intelligent traffic management systems and solutions, including the Opticom priority control system and Canoga traffic sensing systems, managing over 90,000 intersections and over 90,000 vehicles worldwide. GTT is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Miovision, headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, is a global provider of scalable, intelligent transportation solutions enabling cities to reduce traffic congestion and vehicle emissions while improving public safety.

ABOUT VONTIER

Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting critical mobility and multi-energy technologies and solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves – delivering smart, safe and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by over 8,500 colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company’s website at www.vontier.com.

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Ryan Edelman

Vice President, Investor Relations

Vontier Corporation

+1 (984) 238-1929

ryan.edelman@vontier.com

Source: Vontier Corporation

FAQ

What was the value of Vontier's sale of Global Traffic Technologies?

Vontier sold Global Traffic Technologies for $107 million.

When did Vontier complete the sale of Global Traffic Technologies?

The sale was finalized on April 14, 2023.

What will Vontier do with the proceeds from the GTT sale?

The proceeds will be used for debt reduction and share repurchase.

How much revenue did Global Traffic Technologies generate in 2022?

Global Traffic Technologies reported approximately $40 million in revenue for 2022.

What impact will the sale of GTT have on Vontier's operations?

GTT's results will be included in Vontier's financials until March 31, 2023, after which it will be excluded from continuing operations.