Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition & Valuation

thyssenkrupp AG is a diversified industrial group with steel operations and capital goods and services businesses. Its segment includes Materials Services, Decarbon Technologies, Automotive Technology, Steel Europe, and Marine Systems. Automotive Technology is one of the German suppliers and engineering partners to the international automotive industry. Decarbon Technologies covers the businesses of Rothe Erde, Uhde, Polysius, and the majority investment in thyssenkrupp Nucera. Material Services includes the distribution of mill-independent materials, distributors, and services. Steel Europe concentrates on the market for high-quality flat carbon steel. Marine Systems is a supplier for submarine and surface vessel construction. it generates the majority of Revenue from Materials Services.

Aptiv PLC is an industrial technology company focused on enabling a more automated, electrified and digitalized future. The company's technologies reach from sensor to cloud, including the hardware and software necessary to support automotive and other industries on a global basis. Its Advanced Safety and User Experience segment provides advanced software and services, intelligent sensors and high-performance compute platforms; its Engineered Components Group segment provides connection systems, high-performance interconnects, and cable management and protection solutions; and its Electrical Distribution Systems segment provides low voltage and high voltage power, signal and data distribution.

Rational specializes in manufacturing automated multifunctional ovens for professional kitchens that replace conventional cooking appliances such as a stove, grill, and oven. Rational has produced over 1 million combi-steamers since its first combi-steamer in 1976, which are used to prepare 160 million food dishes daily. Approximately 72% of group revenue is generated from the sale of cooking appliances, mostly the iCombi Pro that was launched in May 2020 and its predecessor product. Rational has a presence in over 120 countries. The majority of revenue is earned in Europe, followed by North America and Asia.

IMI PLC is engaged in designing, building, and servicing engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. It develops technologies centered around valves and actuators to improve processes. It focuses on five market sectors: Process Automation, Industrial Automation, Life Science and Fluid Control, Climate Control, and Transport. The company's segments include: i) Automation: The Automation segment provides technologies and solutions for process and industrial automation, and ii) Life Technology: This segment develops technologies used in areas such as climate control, transport, and life sciences. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Automation segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Europe.

voestalpine AG is engaged in the manufacturing, processing and development of steel products. The company is divided into five divisions. The Steel Division is involved in the production of steel products and the casting of large turbines. The High-Performance metals Division provides metals for the automotive, consumer goods, power generation, energy and aviation sectors. The Metal Engineering division produces rails, turnout systems, track-based monitoring systems, specially treated wire and others. The Metal Forming Division provides customized special and precision sections, as well as solutions for systems in the construction, cab construction for commercial vehicles, and aviation sectors; and and Holding & Group Services. The company generates its revenue from the European Union.

Horse Powertrain Limited is a London-headquartered maker of internal combustion engines, hybrid systems and transmissions, owned 45% by Renault Group, 45% by Geely and 10% by Saudi Aramco. It was established on 31 May 2024 by combining Renault's powertrain subsidiary Horse, based in Madrid, with Geely's Aurobay, which operates in Sweden and China. The company has about 19,000 employees, 17 engine and transmission plants and five research and development centres, with capacity to produce around five million powertrain units a year for vehicle makers selling in 130 countries, including Renault, Dacia, Geely, Volvo and Proton. Its products include hybrid and range-extender engines such as the C15 and HR18 that can run on petrol, ethanol, methanol and other alternative fuels. It earns revenue from selling engines, hybrid systems and components to automakers and industrial customers. Aramco acquired its 10% stake in December 2024, buying equal shares from Renault and Geely at an enterprise value of EUR 7.4 billion. Matias Giannini is chief executive.

Bharat Forge Ltd is an Indian multinational engaged in metal forging across different industries. The company has the following business units: automotive, power, oil and gas, construction and mining, rail, marine and aerospace. The automotive unit offers products including powertrain components, machines crankshafts, connecting rods, and piston. The Power business unit manufactures components for thermal, wind, hydro and nuclear applications. The Company divides its business into three reporting segments: "Forgings", "Defense", and "Others". The Forgings segment focuses on manufacturing forged components, while the Defense segment centers around defense-related activities. The "Others" segment encompasses all other businesses not covered by Forgings and Defense.

Shimadzu Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture of precision instruments, measuring equipment, and medical devices. The firm operates in four segments: Aviation Equipment, Industrial Equipment, Measuring Equipment, Medical Equipment, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Measuring Equipment segment, which is engaged in the provision of X-ray television (TV) systems, angiography systems, X-ray imaging systems, and others.

Shenzhen Kedali Industry Co Ltd is engaged in Research & Development and manufacturing of lithium battery precision structural parts and automotive structural parts.

Konecranes Oyj provides lifting equipment and services for manufacturing industries, shipyards, ports, and terminals. It offers cranes, material handling solutions, and other components geared toward transporting and organizing supplies. Industrial Equipment segment includes, trucks, and various hoists include technologies to increase control and equipment capabilities. Port Solutions incorporates those service branches and spare part. The company's service network provides a full range of service solutions, specialized maintenance, and modernization services for equipment and tools. Inspections, spare parts, and preventive maintenance programs enhance efficiencies and extend product lifecycles. Majority of revenue is from Service segment.

SSAB AB (publ) is a Swedish steel producer specializing in high-strength and specialty steels for applications across industries like automotive, construction, heavy transport, mining, and energy. The company manufactures quenched and tempered steels, high-strength steels, heavy plates, strip products, and tubular goods through divisions including SSAB Special Steels, SSAB Europe, and SSAB Americas, Tibnor and Ruukki Construction with production sites mainly in Sweden, Finland, and the United States, Europe and rest of the world.

RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology Co Ltd is a provider of smart manufactory solutions. Its focus is on developing, designing and manufacturing high-speed automated solutions to meet customer's specific requirements. The company offers smart manufactory solutions for Clean Energy, Electronics and Semi-Conductor, Automotive, as well as Food and Pharmaceutical industry segments, including intelligent production equipments, intelligent Storage System, and intelligent Material Transferring System.

Accelleron Industries AG develops, produces, and services turbochargers and digital solutions that make engines powerful and efficient. The company's solutions and services include Marine, Power, Oil & Gas, and Rail. The company operates the business in the turbocharger market for heavy-duty 500 kilowatts and higher applications in two operating segments which are High Speed which produces and services turbochargers with power outputs ranging from 500 to 5,000 kilowatts and mainly used in marine, electric power generation, oil & gas onshore, and off-highway sites; and the Medium & Low Speed segment which produces and services turbochargers with power outputs from 3,000 to 30,000 kilowatts. The company generates maximum revenue from Medium & Low Speed products and services.

Spirax is a global manufacturer of a wide range of applications for industrial and commercial steam systems, electric thermal solutions and peristaltic pumps used across multiple industries. The group operates across three segments and has over 110,000 direct customers across 130 countries. Approximately 85% of group sales are generated from recurring maintenance and small improvements to existing customer systems. Spirax has 1,700 product lines and 2,100 sales and service engineers, who account for 25% of employees.

Federal Signal Corp designs and manufactures products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and airport customers. It operates through two segments. The Environmental Solutions Group manufactures and supplies street sweeper vehicles, sewer cleaner and vacuum loader trucks, hydro-excavation trucks, high-performance water blasting equipment, dump truck bodies, and trailers. The Safety and Security Systems Group manufactures and supplies comprehensive systems and products used by law enforcement, fire rescue, and industrial sites to protect people and property. Its offerings include systems for community alerting and industrial communications. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Environmental Solutions Group segment.

Zhenkunxing is a Beijing-headquartered e-commerce platform delivering supply chain solutions for industrial products. It stocks over 4 million SKUs across 28 categories such as personal protective equipment, hand tools, metal processing machinery, fasteners, measurement instruments, and chemicals. The platform connects manufacturers with suppliers through digital procurement tools and intelligent logistics services, serving sectors like manufacturing, construction, and energy. Zhenkunxing operates nationwide in China with warehouses in multiple provinces, facilitating one-stop purchasing for maintenance, repair, and operations needs.

Inspire-Robots is a manufacturer of micro linear actuators and end-of-arm tooling for automation applications. Based in Shenzhen, China, the company produces components used in robotics, biomedical devices, industrial machinery, and educational kits. Inspire-Robots supplies servo motors, grippers, and precision positioners integrated into systems by partners in semiconductor assembly and prosthetics. Established in 2014, it exports to markets in Europe and North America, emphasizing compact designs for collaborative robots from brands like Universal Robots.