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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001037868-26-000146"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AME"
cik: "0001037868"
company_name: "AMETEK INC/"
filed_at: "2026-05-06T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T22:26:50.714189+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AMETEK agrees to acquire Indicor Instrumentation for $5.0B in all-cash deal

## Summary
- Acquisition of portfolio of instrumentation businesses from Indicor, LLC for $5.0B all-cash.
- Indicor Instrumentation has ~$1.1B annual sales with profitability consistent with AMETEK.
- Businesses to be integrated into AMETEK's Electronic Instruments and Electromechanical Groups.
- Funded through existing credit facility and new debt issuance; expected close H2 2026.
- Transaction subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001037868-26-000146
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AME
- cik: 0001037868
- company_name: AMETEK INC/
- filed_at: 2026-05-06T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1037868/000103786826000146/0001037868-26-000146-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1037868/000103786826000146/ame-20260506.htm

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