M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.80
Twin Disc closes $16.5M acquisition of Kobelt, secures $65M credit facility
TWIN DISC INC
- Acquired Kobelt Manufacturing for CAD $23.4M (USD $16.5M); paid CAD $23,397,932 at closing.
- Kobelt generated ~$14M revenue in 2024; acquisition expected to be immediately accretive to GAAP earnings.
- New $15M term loan (maturity Apr 2027) and $50M revolver with Bank of Montreal; refinances prior credit agreement.
- Dividend capped at $5M per fiscal year under new credit agreement; borrowing base includes Kobelt receivables/inventory.
- Kobelt adds brake, control, steering systems for marine/industrial; combined global sales and service team to expand reach.