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Three patterns show up across Watts Water's deal book — what the team buys, how it pays, and how it integrates. The patterns are the throughline; the deals below are the evidence.
11 acquisitions. Each entry carries the deal value, financing structure, target revenue, executive commentary, and the original SEC filing — the evidence behind the patterns above.
Hutchinson, Kansas-based designer and manufacturer of a wide range of customized steam and hot water boiler systems for commercial, institutional and industrial applications. approximately $88.7 million (aggregate net purchase price).
Superior is headquartered in Hutchinson, Kansas, and is a designer and manufacturer of a wide range of customized steam and hot water boiler systems for commercial, institutional and industrial applications.Watts Water FY2025 10-K — Acquisitions note
Oviedo, Florida-based designer and manufacturer of intelligent plumbing controls addressing the unique challenges of water management in correctional facilities. approximately $70.7 million (final net purchase price).
I-CON is headquartered in Oviedo, Florida, and is a designer and manufacturer of intelligent plumbing controls, addressing the unique challenges of water management in correctional facilities.Watts Water FY2025 10-K — Acquisitions note
Manufacturer of commercial drainage products; converted into Josam Industries, LLC and acquired in a share purchase transaction effective January 1, 2024. Approximately $99.0 million (final net purchase price, net of cash acquired of $4.6 million).
Diane McClintock, IR: organic sales growth in the quarter was largely driven by extra shipping days; the company also benefited from incremental sales due to the acquisitions of Enware, Bradley, and Josam, and was very pleased with their performance.
Manufacturer of plumbing fixtures, washroom accessories and emergency safety products serving commercial (primarily institutional) and industrial end markets; annual net sales of approximately $200 million. $303 million (announced; approximately $301.2 million net purchase price at close, net of cash acquired of $9.2 million; net transaction value approximately $268 million after expected tax benefits).
Today's strategic acquisition delivers on our mission to improve comfort, safety and quality of life for people around the world. Bradley's complementary portfolio will enable us to provide our customers with innovative water solutions, as it adds front-of-the-wall applications to our differentiated back-of-the-wall portfolio. We believe we can leverage the combined strengths of the two companies' sales networks and channel relationships to facilitate cross selling and accelerate growth.Robert J. Pagano Jr. — Chief Executive Officer, Watts Water Technologies
Diane McClintock, IR: the company benefited from incremental sales due to the acquisitions of Enware, Bradley, and Josam, and was very pleased with the performance of these new acquisitions, expecting them to continue contributing to long-term success.
Blauvelt, New York-based manufacturer of a wide range of high-efficiency commercial boilers and water heaters, distributed primarily in the United States for commercial markets; a portfolio entity of The Riverside Company. Trailing twelve months sales approximated $100 million. $264.5 million in cash (on a debt/cash free basis, subject to working capital adjustment).
Acquiring AERCO will allow us to expand our product breadth to the strategically important adjacency of heat and hot water offerings. AERCO is a recognized leader in the fast growing market for high efficiency boilers and hot water heaters, with solid operating margins and attractive opportunities to continue its strong growth. AERCO's products complement our existing portfolio, strengthening our ability to provide a total solution for our customers. With our existing international footprint, we also anticipate expanding AERCO's worldwide presence.Robert J. Pagano Jr. — Chief Executive Officer, Watts Water Technologies
Manufacturer of HVAC and heating control systems; acquired in a share purchase transaction. CAD $18.0 million initial purchase price (approximately $17.8 million at the January 31, 2012 exchange rate); total purchase price not to exceed CAD $26.2 million.
France-based manufacturer of a wide range of water protection valves and flow control solutions for the plumbing market and for HVAC; products distributed worldwide for municipal, industrial, commercial and residential use; includes the related water controls business of certain other entities controlled by Danfoss A/S. 2010 annual revenue (including water controls business in China) approximately $135 million. approximately $165 million in cash.
Socla significantly strengthens our European plumbing and flow control platform and also adds to our HVAC platform. Socla's major product lines include backflow preventers, check valves and pressure reducing valves, which are very similar to our core product lines in North America. This transaction positions Watts as a strong competitor in Europe in three key areas: (i) residential and commercial flow control; (ii) HVAC and gas; and (iii) drains.David Coghlan — Chief Executive Officer, Watts Water Technologies
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). approximately $183 million.
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
Watts Water acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Austroflex Rohr-Isoliersysteme GmbH, an Austrian-based manufacturer of pre-insulated flexible pipe systems for district heating, solar applications and under-floor radiant heating systems. Approximately $33.7 million.
Austroflex is an Austrian-based manufacturer of pre-insulated flexible pipe systems for district heating, solar applications and under-floor radiant heating systems.Watts Water Technologies — Inc., Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
Watts Water acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Blue Ridge Atlantic Enterprises, Inc. (BRAE), located in Oakboro, North Carolina, a provider of engineered rainwater harvesting solutions serving commercial, industrial and residential markets. Up to $5.3 million, net of cash acquired ($0.5 million paid at closing plus up to $4.8 million contingent on a performance metric).
BRAE is a provider of engineered rain water harvesting solutions and addresses the commercial, industrial and residential markets.Watts Water Technologies — Inc., Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
Watts Water acquired an additional 50% of the outstanding shares of AERCO Korea Co., Ltd. (later renamed Watts Korea), a Korean entity previously operated as a joint venture in which Watts held a 40% interest, moving the Company to majority ownership. Approximately $4 million (for an additional 50% of the outstanding shares, taking the Company to majority control; a further 10% was acquired December 30, 2016 for $0.8 million).
On February 26, 2016, the Company acquired an additional 50% of the outstanding shares of AERCO Korea Co., Ltd. for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $4 million. Prior to February 26, 2016, the Company held a 40% interest in AERCO Korea, which operated as a joint venture.Watts Water Technologies — Inc., Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016