Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR), a leader in helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hydra-Stop LLC, a leading provider of specialty valve solutions, for approximately $290 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments, from Madison Industries. When adjusted for approximately $50 million of expected tax benefits, the net transaction value is approximately $240 million.
Hydra-Stop, a top manufacturer of line stops and insertion valves, has over 50 employees and is based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. In the full year 2025, Hydra-Stop is anticipated to make around $50 million with a projected return on sales of about 30%, with about 99% of sales occurring in the US.
De’Mon Wiggins, Executive Vice President and President of Pentair Flow, stated, “This strategic acquisition will help accelerate our growth initiatives for our commercial and infrastructure business by supporting municipalities and their service providers in addressing critical water issues through differentiated solutions that help maintain the flow of water in essential applications while preventing water loss.” “We look forward to welcoming the Hydra-Stop employees to Pentair and believe that their culture and priorities are highly aligned with our efforts to help the world move water, life’s most essential resource, in a sustainable manner.”
Pentair intends for Hydra-Stop to function under its Commercial and Infrastructure business unit of the Pentair Flow business segment after this deal closes. Depending on standard closing conditions, such as obtaining the required regulatory approvals, the acquisition is expected to be finished by the end of 2025.
Source: PENTAIR
