M&A
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Kadant acquires KWS Manufacturing for ~$84M cash; revenue $45M TTM
KADANT INC
- Acquired KWS Manufacturing for ~$84M in cash, financed through revolving credit facility.
- KWS had revenue of $45M for trailing twelve months ended Sep 30, 2023, with ~165 employees.
- KWS manufactures screw conveyors, bucket elevators, and slide gates for food, chemical, and wood industries.
- KWS will become part of Kadant's Material Handling reporting segment.
- Webcast on Jan 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET to discuss the acquisition.