Franklin Electric completes acquisition of Cat Pumps for $350 million cash plus earnout

PUBT · 1d ago
Franklin Electric completes acquisition of Cat Pumps for $350 million cash plus earnout
  • Franklin Electric completed its acquisition of Cat Pumps for USD 350 million in cash, with a potential earnout of up to USD 50 million in stock.
  • The deal closed on Sept. 4, 2026; Cat Pumps will continue to operate under its brand within Franklin Electric’s Energy Systems segment.
  • Cat Pumps generated about USD 115 million revenue, USD 45 million adjusted EBITDA in 2025; EBITDA margins exceeded 35%.
  • Management expects the transaction to be accretive to adjusted EPS in 2027, with revenue synergies across its flow-control portfolio.
  • Funding came from cash and existing credit facilities; net leverage expected near 1.5x following closing.


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