Aspen Technology Acquisition & Valuation

Aspen Technology was acquired by Emerson Electric for $17B in January 2025, a 15.3x multiple on $1.1B of revenue.

Aspen Technology acquisition price

$17B

Acquired by Emerson Electric · Jan 2025

Aspen Technology revenue at acquisition

$1.1B

Last twelve months · Jan 2025

Aspen Technology revenue multiple at acquisition

15.3x

EV/Revenue · Jan 2025

Aspen Technology EBITDA multiple at acquisition

34.3x

EV/EBITDA · Jan 2025

Aspen Technology Overview

About Aspen Technology

Aspen Technology is a Bedford, Massachusetts-headquartered provider of industrial software for asset-intensive industries worldwide. The company develops AspenTech suites for process simulation, optimization, and supply chain planning used by refineries, chemical plants, and engineering firms. Its solutions support digital twins in oil and gas, chemicals, and mining sectors from over 40 offices globally.


Founded

1981

HQ

United StatesBedford, MA

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Licensing, Subscription

Revenue

$1.1B (Jan 2025)

Valuation

$17B (acquired Jan 2025)

Aspen Technology Acquisition

Aspen Technology was acquired by Emerson Electric for $17B on 27 January 2025.

The acquisition price implies a 15.3x revenue and 34.3x EBITDA multiple on $1.1B of revenue.

Emerson Electric completed its acquisition of all outstanding shares of Aspen Technology on March 12, 2025, for $265.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $7.2 billion for the minority stake and $17.0 billion for the total company on a fully diluted basis. Aspen Technology is an industrial software company focused on process optimization, predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, and digital transformation solutions for process-intensive industries. Emerson, a global leader in industrial automation and control systems, had previously acquired a 55% majority stake in Aspen Technology in 2022 through a combination of its OSI and Geological Simulation Software businesses with Aspen Technology, and this transaction represents the completion of that strategic partnership by acquiring the remaining 45% minority stake. The acquisition commenced with a tender offer on February 10, 2025, which resulted in the purchase of approximately 72% of Aspen's outstanding shares by March 11, 2025, followed by a merger that converted remaining non-tendered shares into the right to receive the same $265.00 per share cash consideration. The deal marks a key milestone in Emerson's portfolio transformation strategy and is consolidated into Emerson's Control Systems & Software segment. With an enterprise value of $16.8 billion, the acquisition enhances Emerson's industrial software capabilities and enables the delivery of comprehensive end-to-end automation solutions across the value chain, from sensors to the cloud, while supporting performance optimization and sustainability initiatives for customers in process-intensive industries.

Aspen Technology acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
27 Jan 2025Strategic M&A$17B15.3x34.3x

Sources: aspentech.com, emerson.com

Acquisitions by Aspen Technology

Aspen Technology has acquired 10 companies to date.

Last acquisition by Aspen Technology was on November 4th 2024. Aspen Technology acquired Open Grid Systems for $45M.


Latest Acquisitions by Aspen Technology

Open Grid Systems
Inmation
OptiPlant
Camo Analytics
Description
Open Grid Systems is a Bristol-headquartered software firm delivering model-driven engineering tools for electrical power utilities. The company supports open standards like CIM and IEC 61850, providing simulation platforms and consultancy for smart grid integration across Europe and North America.
Inmation is a Karlsruhe-based provider of industrial IoT middleware for real-time data integration across PLCs, SCADA systems, and cloud platforms. Their uaGate hardware and software connect Siemens, Rockwell, and Schneider Electric devices, enabling analytics for manufacturing plants in Germany, the United States, and China.
OptiPlant is a software provider of AI-powered 3D conceptual design and automation tools for owner-operators and EPC firms in energy sectors, optimizing front-end engineering designs to lower capital costs, enhance safety, and minimize environmental effects.
Camo Analytics is an Oslo-headquartered provider of multivariate data analytics software. Its Unscrambler X tool processes spectral data for quality control in pharmaceuticals and food industries. Founded in 1984, Camo serves clients like Pfizer and BASF, with offices in the United States and Asia.
HQ CountryUnited KingdomGermanyUnited StatesNorway
HQ City
Glasgow
Cologne
San Francisco, CA
Oslo
Deal Date4 Nov 202424 Oct 20229 Dec 202017 Nov 2020
Valuation$45M$87Mundisclosed$13M
EV/Revenue
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Aspen Technology Competitors

Aspen Technology competitors include listed companies like Baosight, Chrysos Corp., PSI Software and Hansen Technologies, and private ones like Celonis and Temporal Technologies.

Public and private companies comparable to Aspen Technology
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
BaosightChinaChinaPublicly listed$1.6B$283M$6B3.3x
Chrysos Corp.AustraliaAustraliaPublicly listed$61M$19M$501M7.8x
PSI SoftwareGermanyGermanyPublicly listed$320M($7M)$813M2.5x
Hansen TechnologiesAustraliaAustraliaPublicly listed$268M$51M$513M2.0x
CelonisGermanyMunichPrivate$400M-$13B32.5x
Temporal TechnologiesUnited StatesSeattle, WAPrivate$250M-$13B50.2x

Aspen Technology Public Comps

Aspen Technology is no longer listed, but its public comps include Nextracker, Snap-on, Bentley Systems, PTC, Procore, ServiceTitan, Topicus, Baosight, Octave Intelligence and CCC Intelligent Solutions.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Nextracker$3.6B$747M4.1x3.6x19.8x16.4x
Snap-on$5.2B$1.4B3.6x3.8x13.0x13.1x
Bentley Systems$1.5B$429M9.7x8.8x33.9x24.2x
PTC$2.7B$1.1B8.3x8.3x20.2x18.2x
Procore$1.3B($3M)8.8x7.6x(3647.2x)30.3x
ServiceTitan$961M($86M)7.8x6.8x(86.7x)38.1x
Topicus$1.7B$383M4.0x3.5x18.2x12.2x
Baosight$1.6B$283M3.6x3.3x21.1x18.2x

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Common questions about Aspen Technology

When was Aspen Technology founded?Aspen Technology was founded in 1981.
Where is Aspen Technology headquartered?Aspen Technology is headquartered in Bedford, MA, United States.
Is Aspen Technology publicly listed?No, Aspen Technology was acquired by Emerson Electric in January 2025.
Who acquired Aspen Technology?Aspen Technology was acquired by Emerson Electric in January 2025.
How much was Aspen Technology acquired for?Aspen Technology was acquired for $17B in January 2025, a 15.3x revenue multiple.
Which companies are comparable to Aspen Technology?Companies comparable to Aspen Technology include Baosight, Chrysos Corp., PSI Software, Hansen Technologies, Celonis and Temporal Technologies.
How many companies has Aspen Technology acquired?Aspen Technology has acquired 10 companies, including Open Grid Systems, Inmation, OptiPlant, Camo Analytics and mnubo.
What was the largest acquisition by Aspen Technology?The $87M acquisition of Inmation in October 2022 is the largest acquisition Aspen Technology has made to date.

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