Deal

SPX Technologies acquires Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. (“KTS”)

January 2025 full acquisition ready

Snapshot

SPX Technologies acquired Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. (“KTS”) for $340.0 million net cash consideration (inclusive of $46.5M tied to future service obligations of certain existing employees; net of a $2.4M working-capital adjustment) in January 2025. The transaction was structured as all cash. Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. (“KTS”) is a Detection & Measurement business.

Acquirer
SPX Technologies
Target
Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. (“KTS”)
Value
$340.0 million net cash consideration (inclusive of $46.5M tied to future service obligations of certain existing employees; net of a $2.4M working-capital adjustment)
Date
January 2025
Type
full acquisition
Status
ready
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The deal at a glance

Private-market deal
SPX Technologies acquires Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. (“KTS”)
Deal value
$340.0 million net cash consideration (inclusive of $46.5M tied to future service obligations of certain existing employees; net of a $2.4M working-capital adjustment)
Sector
Detection & Measurement
Date
January 2025
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About this deal

SPX Technologies acquired Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. (“KTS”) for $340.0 million net cash consideration (inclusive of $46.5M tied to future service obligations of certain existing employees; net of a $2.4M working-capital adjustment), a transaction completed in January 2025, structured as all cash.

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. (“KTS”) operates in Detection & Measurement. KTS specializes in digital interoperability and tactical networking solutions, primarily for the defense industry.

Goodwill reflects expected domestic and global market growth for KTS's existing operations and increased volumes achieved through product synergies with existing SPX businesses, procurement, and other synergies.

Defense-sector digital interoperability and tactical networking with cross-sell potential against SPX's existing detection and communications franchises. Product synergies with existing SPX businesses, procurement, and other operating synergies. Detection and Measurement reportable segment CEO, FY2025: “Year over year, adjusted EPS grew 16% to $1.65 for the quarter. Total company revenues increased 10% year over year, primarily driven by the acquisition of KTS and Sigma Omega.”

Advisors not disclosed

No advisory firms have been disclosed for this transaction.

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