Deal

Watts Water Technologies acquires Blucher Metal A/S

May 2008 full acquisition ready

Snapshot

Watts Water Technologies acquired Blucher Metal A/S for approximately $183 million in May 2008. The transaction was structured as all cash (share purchase). Blucher Metal A/S is a Vildbjerg, Denmark-based Europe business.

Acquirer
Watts Water Technologies
Target
Blucher Metal A/S
Value
approximately $183 million
Date
May 2008
Type
full acquisition
Status
ready
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Private-market deal
Watts Water Technologies acquires Blucher Metal A/S
Deal value
approximately $183 million
Sector
Europe
Date
May 2008
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About this deal

Watts Water Technologies acquired Blucher Metal A/S for approximately $183 million, a transaction completed in May 2008, structured as all cash (share purchase).

Blucher Metal A/S operates in Europe, is based in Vildbjerg, Denmark. Vildbjerg, Denmark-based leading provider of stainless steel drainage systems in Europe and worldwide leader in stainless steel drainage products to the marine industry; main products include push-fit stainless steel pipes and related fittings, drains for residential, commercial, marine, and heavy-duty industrial applications (including brewery and pharmaceutical).

Blucher is a well-managed company with a strong brand name. Blucher provides us a new product platform in Europe while allowing us to offer a broader product line to our existing professional customer base.

Blucher Metal A/S is a leading provider of stainless steel drainage systems in Europe and a worldwide leader in providing stainless steel drainage products to the marine industry. We are extremely pleased with the acquisition of Blucher. Blucher is a well-managed company with a strong brand name. Blucher provides us a new product platform in Europe while allowing us to offer a broader product line to our existing professional customer base.
Patrick S. O'Keefe, Chief Executive Officer, Watts Water Technologies
Advisors not disclosed

No advisory firms have been disclosed for this transaction.

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