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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000832101-22-000049"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "IEX"
cik: "0000832101"
company_name: "IDEX CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2022-09-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-23T10:32:23.948765+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# IDEX acquires Muon Group for €700M to expand precision tech platform

## Summary
- All-cash deal valued at €700 million; expected close in Q4 2022 subject to regulatory approvals.
- Muon expected FY2022 sales ~€140 million with EBITDA margins of ~33%.
- Acquisition funded by cash on hand and IDEX's revolving credit facility.
- Muon will join IDEX's Health & Science Technology segment (Scientific Fluidics & Optics group).
- Muon Group privately held by Rivean Capital; includes brands LouwersHanique, Veco, Millux, Tecan, Atul.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000832101-22-000049
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: IEX
- cik: 0000832101
- company_name: IDEX CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2022-09-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832101/000083210122000049/0000832101-22-000049-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832101/000083210122000049/iex-20220913.htm

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