1st Apr 2008 07:00
Brammer PLC01 April 2008 Brammer plc ("Brammer" or "the Company") CBS ACQUISITION BRAMMER ACQUIRES LEADING UK REGIONAL PLAYER Brammer, the European industrial services group, today announces the acquisitionof 100% of the business of CBS Rotary Power Motion ("CBS") in the UK. CBS is oneof the leading Midlands based specialist industrial services businessesproviding critical industrial components, bearings and related powertransmission products. The acquisition of CBS is consistent with Brammer's stated strategy, giving thecompany the leading market position in the Midlands in the provision ofbearings, power transmission, and fluid power. The acquisition reinforcesBrammer's leadership position in Europe, enhances its key account offering topan-European customers and strengthens the UK management team. Highlights The acquisition of CBS will enhance Brammer's position as a major pan-Europeanindustrial services business in one of the key economies of the UK. • CBS had net sales of £7.2 million in the year to 31 October 2007. • The minimum consideration for the acquisition of 100% of CBS is £5.8 million (£4.4 million net of £1.4 million of cash at completion) payable in installments over a three year period plus an agreed earnout. The acquisition is subject to a total maximum consideration of £9.5 million. • The first tranche payment is £3.5 million cash, and is payable on completion. The second payment of £0.9 million is payable on the first anniversary of completion with two further payments of £0.7 million payable on the second and third anniversaries. • The earnout is dependent on the financial performance of the business and will result in a maximum payment of £3.7 million payable from 2012. • The acquisition is expected to be earnings enhancing from completion. David Dunn, chairman of Brammer, commented: "We are delighted to announce the acquisition of CBS which further extendsBrammer's European market leadership. It strengthens our position in the UK andgives us a base from which to grow earnings through greater market penetrationin the UK, building on the current momentum. This transaction fits our statedstrategy of acquiring quality businesses which closely fit Brammer's establishedproduct portfolio and business strategy in order to complement the organicgrowth opportunities in our key account and pan-European businesses." Enquiries: Brammer plc 0161 902 5572 David Dunn, Chairman Ian Fraser, Chief Executive Paul Thwaite, Finance Director Issued: Citigate Dewe Rogerson Ltd 020 7638 9571 Martin Jackson Nicola Smith Brammer plc Background to the acquisition of CBS Introduction Brammer, the European industrial services group, today announces the acquisitionof 100% of the business of CBS. CBS is engaged in the provision of criticalindustrial components including bearings, power transmission and fluid power toa wide variety of industrial and commercial customers. Terms of the acquisition Brammer will acquire a 100% interest in CBS payable in four tranches. For thefirst tranche Brammer will pay £3.5 million in cash. The second payment of £0.9million is payable on the first anniversary of completion with two furtherpayments of £0.7 million payable on the second and third anniversaries. Anearnout payment of up to £3.7 million is payable from 2012 should certain agreedprofit targets be achieved. Background on CBS The CBS business has 6 branches across the Midlands and 52 employees. The product range includes bearings, power transmission and fluid power and is agood fit with Brammer's existing product portfolio. The business generated sales of £7.2 million and EBIT of £0.7 million in theyear to 31 October 2007. Net assets were £1.5 million at the year end and grossassets were £3.4 million. Reasons for the acquisition The acquisition of the CBS business is in line with Brammer's strategy offurther developing its position as the leading pan-European industrial servicesbusiness through both organic growth and bolt-on acquisitions. The acquisition of the CBS business: • Gives Brammer a leading position in the provision of bearings and mechanical power transmission in the strategically important Midlands industrials market; and • Enhances Brammer's key account and pan-European capabilities. In line with strategy, further acquisitions are being sought to consolidateBrammer's position as the only supplier capable of servicing the needs of majorpan-European customers for critical industrial components, bearings and relatedproducts. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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