About This Deal

LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC acquired Electro-Arco, S.A. for Not disclosed (annual sales ~$40 million USD), a transaction completed in April 2008.

Electro-Arco, S.A. operates in Consumables (Europe), is based in Near Lisbon, Portugal (exporter across Europe), had revenue of about approximately $40 million USD annual sales. Electro-Arco, S.A. is a privately held manufacturer of welding consumables based near Lisbon, Portugal. Founded over 70 years ago and continuously owned and operated by the Rodrigues family, it holds a leading position in the Portuguese welding market and is a significant exporter throughout Europe, with sales of approximately $40 million USD and 165 employees.

The acquisition significantly expands Lincoln's European consumables manufacturing capacity and widens its commercial presence in western Europe.

Leading Portuguese consumables maker and European exporter that adds western-European capacity. Lincoln Electric European consumables

Deal Terms

Acquirer
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC
Target
Electro-Arco, S.A.
Value
Not disclosed (annual sales ~$40 million USD)
Date
April 2008
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Near Lisbon, Portugal (exporter across Europe)
Segment
Consumables (Europe)
Target revenue
Approximately $40 million USD annual sales
Announced
April 8, 2008
Closed
April 7, 2008

In Their Words

This acquisition significantly expands our European consumables manufacturing capacity and widens our commercial presence in western Europe.John M. Stropki, Chairman and CEO, Lincoln Electric

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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