The merger between the two Finnish industrial leaders represents a definitive step in creating a globally dominant platform for process technologies and automation. By integrating a leading flow control specialist as a new business line, the group significantly enhances its multidisciplinary offering to the pulp, paper, and energy industries. The strategic rationale centers on the creation of a unique, end-to-end portfolio that combines process technology, automation, and flow control solutions under a single operational umbrella. This integration allows the group to capitalize on cross-selling opportunities across a vast global installed base and a comprehensive service network. Furthermore, the combination strengthens the organization's technical operational depth in high-growth segments such as renewable energy, green hydrogen, and minerals processing. The partnership is designed to leverage combined research and development capabilities to drive innovation in sustainable technologies and digitalization. This move solidifies the entity's standing as a primary enabler of industrial efficiency and environmental performance, providing the strategic depth required to navigate the evolving needs of the global process industry.

NELES, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level LOGIN as high as the 10.2x average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector.

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