Eaton to Acquire Italy's COL Group for €810 Million to Boost European Operations
Key Details of Eaton's Acquisition of COL Group
Acquisition Overview
Sept 25 (Reuters) - Power management company Eaton said on Friday it had agreed to acquire Italy-based COL Group from investment management firm Oaktree Capital Management for an enterprise value of €810 million ($923.16 million).
Strategic Expansion in Europe
• Eaton said the deal with Oaktree's Power Opportunities strategy would expand its power distribution and manufacturing capacity in Europe amid growing demand from data centers and utilities.
About COL Group
Company Profile and Operations
• COL Group, which has about 400 employees and facilities in Turin, Milan, Bergamo and Catania, forecasts 2027 sales of €250 million.
Products and Solutions
• The company develops medium-voltage electrical distribution solutions, including switchgears, grid automation technologies and modular power systems.
Deal Timeline and Financial Outlook
Expected Closing and Financial Projections
• The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
• The Dublin, Ireland-based Eaton expects 2026 adjusted profit between $13.4 and $13.6 per share.
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(Reporting by Megavarshini G. Somasundaram in Bengaluru; Editing by Vijay Kishore)