SMITHS INTERCONNECT acquired by MOLEX ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES
Context
Smiths Group plc has agreed to sell 100% of Smiths Interconnect to Molex Electronic Technologies Holdings. The transaction, expected to close in the second half of fiscal year 2026, is a key pillar of the strategic plan announced in January 2025 to refocus Smiths Group as a high-performance industrial engineering company. The strategic rationale for the deal is twofold: for Smiths Group, it unlocks significant inherent value and provides cash to enhance shareholder returns via buybacks and dividends. For Molex, the acquisition significantly strengthens its presence in the high-reliability defense, space, and medical markets by integrating Smiths' specialized interconnect technologies. The perimeter of the sale excludes the US sub-systems business unit, which was separately divested in October 2025. This deal was announced simultaneously with the ongoing sales process for Smiths Detection, marking a definitive shift toward a more streamlined group structure focused on flow management and thermal solutions.
SMITHS INTERCONNECT, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, 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 (11.0x).
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Target
Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave, and radio frequency products. The organization specializes in connecting, protecting, and controlling critical applications in the commercial aviation, defense, space, medical, and industrial markets. Its business model focuses on high-reliability solutions for demanding environments where failure is not an option, such as satellite communications and advanced medical imaging. Operating globally, the entity provides a broad portfolio of connectors and specialized components that enable high-speed data transmission and signal integrity. Prior to its divestment, it functioned as a specialized technology division within Smiths Group plc, serving a blue-chip customer base with mission-critical connectivity requirements.
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Valuation range: EV 1b - 4b GBP
Revenue range: 250M - 500M GBP
EBITDA range: 50M - 100M GBP
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Target: smiths interconnect
Acquirer: molex electronic technologies