March 3 (Reuters) - British investment firm Rosebank Industries said on Tuesday it will acquire MW Components and CPM, two U.S.-based industrial businesses, in a deal worth $3.05 billion. (Reporting
UK's Rosebank Industries to acquire US firms in $3.05 billion deal
Rosebank Industries Announces Major US Acquisition
March 3 (Reuters) - British investor Rosebank Industries said on Tuesday it would buy two U.S.-based industrial businesses, MW Components and CPM, in a deal worth $3.05 billion.
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Strategic Expansion and Acquisition Approach
Buy, Improve, Sell Strategy
The deal is the next major step in Rosebank's "buy,improve, sell" strategy - turn around an acquired business before selling it on at a higher price. -
Record-Breaking Deal Size
It marks Rosebank's biggest deal since its 2025 acquisition of U.S.-based wire‑harness producer Electrical Components International for about $1.9 billion. -
Financial Structure of the Deal
Funding Details
Deal is expected to be funded by an equity raise of 1.9 billion pounds ($2.53 billion) and new debt. -
Details of the Acquired Companies
Advanced Negotiations and Ownership
Rosebank in February said it was in advanced talks with processing‑equipment supplier CPM and precision‑components maker MW Components, which are owned by funds managed by American Securities. -
Rosebank's Market Position and Performance
Stock Market Listing
The British company, which went public on the Alternative Investment Market in 2024, plans to move to the London Stock Exchange's Main Market in the second quarter.Financial Results
Operating Profit and Loss
Separately, Rosebank reported an adjusted operating profit of $57 million for 2025. It posted an adjusted operating loss of $2 million for the seven months ended December 31, 2024.
($1 = 0.7519 pounds)
(Reporting by Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
