---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000947871-21-000786"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VNT"
cik: "0001786842"
company_name: "Vontier Corp"
filed_at: "2021-07-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-30T04:11:06.640294+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.8
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Vontier to acquire DRB Systems for ~$965M; Q2 core growth and adjusted EPS above guidance

## Summary
- Acquisition of DRB Systems for ~$965M in cash; expected to close in Q3 2021.
- DRB 2021E revenue ~$170M (~40% recurring), mid-20% operating margins, high-single digit LT growth.
- Deal expected accretive to earnings and FCF in 2022; 10% ROIC targeted by year 5.
- Q2 2021 core revenue growth and adjusted EPS above prior guidance; driven by Retail Solutions and Auto Repair.
- Purchase price includes ~$130M deferred tax asset; financing via cash and credit facilities.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000947871-21-000786
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VNT
- cik: 0001786842
- company_name: Vontier Corp
- filed_at: 2021-07-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.8
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.8
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1786842/000094787121000786/0000947871-21-000786-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1786842/000094787121000786/ss383857_8k.htm

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