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Acquisition of Device Technologies
Essentra plc has acquired Device Technologies LLC for an initial cash consideration of $6.7 million, with up to $1.2 million in deferred contingent consideration, a move that aligns with its inorganic growth strategy. Device Technologies, which generated approximately $6.5 million in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, is expected to deliver attractive revenue synergies through cross-selling opportunities and is anticipated to achieve a 15% return on invested capital within three years. This acquisition, representing a multiple of 6.6x EBITDA for the last twelve months to June 2025, is expected to be accretive to earnings and margins, with Essentra's FY25 pro forma net debt position remaining below 1.5x. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nESSENTRA PLC\n(\"Essentra\", the \"Group\" or the \"Company\")\nACQUISITION OF DEVICE TECHNOLOGIES LLC\nEssentra plc, a leading global provider and manufacturer of essential components and solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Device Technologies LLC. (\"Device Technologies\"), a family-owned, US-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of specialty cable protection devices for an initial cash consideration of $6.7m (the \"acquisition\").\nBased in Massachusetts, Device Technologies has over 40 years of operational history and a strong track record of growth. Essentra has extensive knowledge of working with Device Technologies, through a successful distribution partnership spanning a number of years. The company designs, manufactures and distributes a broad range of specialty cable protection devices such as grommet edging, shielding gaskets and cable sleeving, which complement Essentra's existing product expertise. With a well-established presence in the U.S. and exposure to Essentra's target customer sectors, including energy transformation, transportation and general industrial markets, Device Technologies provides a strong adjacency to Essentra's electronics, cable management and access hardware product ranges.\nThe acquisition is fully aligned with the Group's disciplined approach to inorganic growth, both in terms of strategic alignment and in delivering financial returns. The acquisition represents a strategic in-sourcing of manufacturing capabilities, deepens product knowledge, and extends Essentra's manufactured product offering. In line with the Group's acquisition criteria, Device Technologies is expected to deliver attractive revenue synergies through cross-selling opportunities into EMEA and APAC where Device Technologies today has limited presence.\nThe total consideration comprises an initial cash payment of $6.7m and deferred contingent cash consideration1 of up to $1.2m, on a cash-free, debt-free basis. For the year ended 31 December 2024, Device Technologies generated revenues of approximately $6.5m. The initial consideration represents an acquisition multiple of 6.6x EBITDA for the last-twelve-months to June 2025, which is within Essentra's targeted range. A return on invested capital2 of 15% is anticipated within three years, in keeping with the Group's acquisition criteria.\nPost-acqui...