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01/2020

FLOW MANAGEMENT DEVICES acquired by IDEX CORPORATION

UNITED STATES Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery / Instrumentation & Measurement EV $100–350M

Context

The global fluidics leader has successfully finalized a definitive agreement to acquire the total share capital of the target, marking a significant expansion of its technical capabilities within the energy infrastructure segment. This strategic transaction represents a definitive move to incorporate mission-critical flow calibration technology into the group's broader energy division. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the acquirer’s objective to broaden its technical operational depth in custody transfer accuracy, providing a complementary fit to its existing portfolio of pumps and metering systems.

By taking control of Flow Management Devices, Idex Corporation continues its expansion strategy. Previously, the group had completed 2 acquisitions, including Ftl Seals Technology in 2016.

FLOW MANAGEMENT DEVICES, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2020, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, representing a discount to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x).

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Target

Flow Management Devices is a specialized technology organization dedicated to the engineering and manufacturing of high-precision flow measurement and calibration systems. The entity’s business model is centered on a proprietary framework of unidirectional captive displacement provers, commonly referred to as "small volume provers." Its value proposition is anchored in technical operational depth, ensuring absolute custody transfer accuracy for the global oil and gas supply chain. Strategically, the firm focuses on solving critical measurement discrepancies at transfer points, where precision is vital for financial settlement between refineries, pipeline operators, and chemical manufacturers. By maintaining an industrialized focus on displacement technology, the organization ensures a mission-critical role in the validation of flow meter performance. The entity prioritizes technical differentiation and engineering excellence to facilitate the structural integrity of energy logistics and fiscal metering.

Ent. Value

$100–350M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

5x–12x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (USD)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2020
$50–100M
$5–25M
[members only]
2019
$50–100M
$5–25M
[members only]

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Valuation range: EV $100–350M

Revenue range: $50–100M

EBITDA range: $5–25M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x

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Acquirer: idex corporation