Feb 16 (Reuters) - British investment firm Rosebank Industries is in talks to acquire two U.S.-based portfolio companies owned by private equity firm American Securities, CPM, and MW Industries, in a
Rosebank Industries Negotiates $3.05 Billion Acquisition of U.S. Firms
Rosebank Industries' Acquisition Plans
Feb 16 (Reuters) - British investment firm Rosebank Industries is in advanced talks to buy two private equity-owned U.S. businesses for $3.05 billion, it said on Monday.
Funding the Acquisitions
The company said it would fund the acquisitions through an equity raise of about 1.9 billion pounds ($2.59 billion), plus debt.
Target Companies
Sky News, which first reported the planned acquisitions, said Rosebank was negotiating with American Securities for processing equipment supplier CPM and precision components maker MW Industries.
Future Market Plans
American Securities, CPM and MW Industries did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.
The investment firm, which focuses on acquiring, enhancing and eventually selling businesses, made its first acquisition since going public in 2024 when it bought U.S.-based wire‑harness producer Electrical Components International for just under $1.9 billion in August 2025.
The British company, which went public on the Alternative Investment Market, said it intends to move to the London Stock Exchange's Main Market in the second quarter regardless of whether the U.S. deals are completed.
($1 = 0.7330 pounds)
(Reporting by Raechel Thankam Job in Bengaluru, additional reporting by Nithyashree R B; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala and Harikrishnan Nair)
