M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.70
Bentley Systems to acquire Power Line Systems for ~$700M in cash/stock
BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC
- Agreement to acquire Power Line Systems for approximately $700 million, subject to adjustments.
- Consideration payable in cash or combination of cash and up to 50% in Bentley class B shares.
- Stock portion, if any, priced at weighted-average price at closing; issuance exempt from registration under Securities Act.
- Transaction expected to close pending conditions; no specific closing date provided.
- Acquisition expands Bentley's portfolio with Power Line Systems' engineering software capabilities.