Deal

AMETEK acquires Gatan

October 2019 carve-out ready

Snapshot

AMETEK acquired Gatan for $925 million in October 2019. The transaction was structured as all cash. Gatan is a Sarasota, Florida (seller Roper Technologies)-based EIG business.

Acquirer
AMETEK
Target
Gatan
Value
$925 million
Date
October 2019
Type
carve-out
Status
ready
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The deal at a glance

Private-market deal
AMETEK acquires Gatan
Deal value
$925 million
Sector
EIG
Date
October 2019
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About this deal

AMETEK acquired Gatan for $925 million, a transaction completed in October 2019, structured as all cash. The deal was a carve-out.

Gatan operates in EIG, is based in Sarasota, Florida (seller Roper Technologies). Acquired from Roper Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ROP), Gatan is a leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software used to enhance and extend the operation and performance of electron microscopes, and a pioneer in direct detection technology for electron microscopy. Its product portfolio includes electron microscopy cameras and instrumentation, electron energy filters, software and accessories.

Gatan nicely complements AMETEK's existing portfolio of specialized offerings in high-end analytical instrumentation; its differentiated technology solutions, premier brand and leadership positions in attractive growth markets make this a highly attractive acquisition.

Premier brand and leadership in high-end electron-microscopy instrumentation in attractive growth markets. Complements AMETEK's existing high-end analytical instrumentation portfolio. Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)

Gatan is an outstanding company and nicely complements our existing portfolio of specialized offerings in high-end analytical instrumentation. Their differentiated technology solutions, premier brand and leadership positions in attractive growth markets make this a highly attractive acquisition for AMETEK.
David A. Zapico, Chairman and CEO, AMETEK
AMETEK is an ideal home for Gatan to continue its revolutionary work enabling electron microscopy technology. The combination of these businesses will be a great fit for Gatan's talented employees and loyal customers.
Neil Hunn, President and CEO, Roper Technologies
Advisors not disclosed

No advisory firms have been disclosed for this transaction.

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