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07/2024

MICROMERITICS INSTRUMENT CORPORATION

Acquired by

SPECTRIS

UNITED STATES Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery / Lab & Scientific Equipment EV 500M - 1.5b USD

Context

Spectris plc has agreed to acquire 100% of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation. The acquisition, which constitutes a Class 2 transaction under UK Listing Rules, will be funded through existing cash and new external debt. Upon completion, Micromeritics will be integrated with Malvern Panalytical within the Spectris Scientific division. The strategic rationale is to create the global market leader in particle characterisation for advanced materials analysis. By combining Micromeritics’ expertise in surface area and porosity with Malvern Panalytical’s capabilities in size and distribution, Spectris will offer a fully integrated workflow from R&D to QC/QA. The transaction is highly synergistic, with expected run-rate cost synergies of $12 million and significant revenue upside through cross-selling and geographic expansion, particularly in North America and Japan. The deal is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and margins, supporting Spectris' medium-term objective of 20%+ operating margins.

MICROMERITICS INSTRUMENT CORPORATION, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2024, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, representing a LOGIN to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.1x).

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Target

Micromeritics Instrument Corporation is the world leader in analytical instrumentation for the physical characterisation of particles, powders, and porous materials. Founded in 1962, the organization operates at the premium end of the research, product development, and quality control markets. Its "gold-standard" technology portfolio covers fundamental measurements including surface area, porosity, density, and powder flow. The entity serves over 10,000 customers globally, with a significant footprint in clean-tech (batteries, hydrogen, carbon capture) and industrial-tech (pharmaceuticals, semiconductors). With 470 employees and a direct-to-customer sales model accounting for 80% of revenue, the firm is a critical enabler of advanced materials analysis.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b USD

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M USD

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Acquirer: spectris

MICROMERITICS INSTRUMENT CORPORATION acquired by SPECTRIS