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04/2022

SPX FLOW acquired by LONE STAR FUNDS

UNITED STATES Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery EV 3b - 100b USD

Context

SPX Flow has been acquired by Lone Star Funds. The transaction marks the transition of SPX FLOW from a publicly-traded entity to a private subsidiary of Lone Star. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the acceleration of the target’s long-term growth initiatives within a private equity framework, allowing for a concentrated focus on operational actions and product quality without the constraints of public market volatility. By integrating the target’s innovative product portfolio with the acquirer’s financial rigor, the partnership aims to solidify the organization's leadership in the nutrition and health infrastructure segments.

SPX FLOW, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2021, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a to the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).

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Target

SPX FLOW is a premier technology organization dedicated to the design and supply of highly engineered process solutions. The entity’s business model is centered on high-performance liquid handling and thermal systems, specializing in mixing, blending, separation, and heat transfer technologies. Its value proposition lies in providing technical durability and industrialized reliability to essential markets such as health, nutrition, and general industry. Strategically, the firm focuses on technical operational depth across more than 25 countries, serving as a primary technical partner for global food and pharmaceutical producers. By integrating advanced process engineering with a customer-centric innovation culture, the organization facilitates structural efficiency in complex manufacturing environments. The firm prioritizes the professionalization of its commercial organization to maintain its status as a market leader in specialized fluid management.

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Other operations with SPX FLOW

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Valuation range: EV 3b - 100b USD

Revenue range: 1b - 3b USD

EBITDA range: 150M - 250M USD

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Target: spx flow

Acquirer: lone star funds