IDEX Corporation Completes Acquisition of Mott Corporation
06 September 2024 - 6:30AM
Business Wire
IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) (“IDEX”) has completed its
previously-announced acquisition of Mott Corporation and its
subsidiaries (“Mott”), expanding IDEX’s applied material science
technology capabilities in high-value end markets.
Mott is a leader in the design and manufacturing of sintered
porous material structures and flow control solutions, with deep
applied material science knowledge and process control
capabilities. For more than 60 years, Mott has solved complex
engineering challenges by innovating with global OEMS and leading
technology brands to develop cutting-edge technologies.
As part of IDEX’s Health & Science Technologies segment,
Mott is expected to:
- Enhance the ability to deliver innovative, customized, and
highly technical micro-precision solutions that are increasingly
essential to customer product performance.
- Increase opportunities in semiconductor wafer fabrication
equipment, energy transition, medical technologies, space &
defense, and water purification industries.
- Complement the successful integrations of the Muon Group,
Iridian Spectral Technologies, and STC Material Solutions,
providing unique process-based capabilities working with
specialized materials.
- Drive near- and long-term value creation through implementation
of 8020 and the IDEX Operating Model.
“The acquisition of Mott brings scale to our growing suite of
material science technology capabilities and amplifies our ability
to partner with customers to develop innovative solutions,” said
Eric D. Ashleman, Chief Executive Officer and President of IDEX.
“This is an important step in our strategy to deliver long-term,
compounding value to our customers, employees, and shareholders.
I’m pleased to welcome the Mott team to the IDEX family.”
About IDEX
IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) designs and builds engineered
products and mission-critical components that make everyday life
better. IDEX precision components help craft the microchip powering
your electronics, treat water so it is safe to drink, and protect
communities and the environment from sewer overflows. Our optics
enable communications across outer space, and our pumps move
challenging fluids that range from hot, to viscous, to caustic.
IDEX components assist healthcare professionals in saving lives as
part of many leading diagnostic machines, including DNA sequencers
that help doctors personalize treatment. And our fire and rescue
tools, including the industry-leading Hurst Jaws of Life®, are
trusted by rescue workers around the world. These are just some of
the thousands of products that help IDEX live its purpose – Trusted
Solutions, Improving Lives™. Founded in 1988 with three small,
entrepreneurial manufacturing companies, IDEX now includes more
than 50 diverse businesses around the world. With about 8,800
employees and manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries,
IDEX is a diversified, high-performing, global company with
approximately $3.3 billion in annual sales.
For further information on IDEX Corporation and its business
units, visit the company’s website at www.idexcorp.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking” statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include
statements regarding the expected benefits of the acquisition of
Mott, the expected impact of the acquisition on IDEX’s product
offerings or proposed product offerings, IDEX’s combined existing
and new customers and access to high-value end markets, the
enhancement of IDEX’s business strategy, integration plans, the
expected growth opportunities, and the anticipated long-term value
to IDEX’s shareholders and customers resulting from the
acquisition. These statements are subject to inherent uncertainties
and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those anticipated at the date of this press release. The risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following:
levels of industrial activity and economic conditions in the U.S.
and other countries around the world, including uncertainties in
the financial markets; pricing pressures, including inflation and
rising interest rates and other competitive factors and levels of
capital spending in certain industries; the impact of catastrophic
weather events, natural disasters and public health threats;
economic and political consequences resulting from terrorist
attacks and wars; IDEX’s ability to integrate Mott and to acquire,
integrate and operate other acquired businesses on a profitable
basis; cybersecurity incidents; the relationship of the U.S. dollar
to other currencies and its impact on pricing and cost
competitiveness; political and economic conditions in foreign
countries in which IDEX operates; developments with respect to
trade policy and tariffs; interest rates; capacity utilization and
the effect this has on costs; labor markets; supply chain
conditions; market conditions and material costs; risks related to
environmental, social and corporate governance issues, including
those related to climate change and sustainability; and
developments with respect to contingencies, such as litigation and
environmental matters. Additional factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those reflected in the
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the
risks discussed in the “Risk Factors” section included in IDEX’s
most recent annual report on Form 10-K and IDEX’s subsequent
quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”) and the other risks discussed in IDEX’s filings with the
SEC. The forward-looking statements included here are only made as
of the date of this press release and management undertakes no
obligation to publicly update them to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances, except as may be required by law. Investors are
cautioned not to rely unduly on forward-looking statements when
evaluating the information presented here.
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Investor Contact: Wendy Palacios Vice President, FP&A
and Investor Relations (847) 457-3723 wpalacios@idexcorp.com
Media Contact: Mark Spencer Vice President, Global
Communications (847) 457-3793 mdspencer@idexcorp.com
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