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ST. LOUIS - ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ESE) announced Monday it has completed the previously announced sale of VACCO Industries to RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE:RBC) for approximately $275 million in net proceeds.
The transaction, which was first announced on May 20, 2025, included customary working capital adjustments related to operating activities since the announcement date.
RBC Bearings, headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, is an international manufacturer of precision bearings and engineered products.
ESCO Technologies, based in St. Louis, Missouri, operates as a global provider of engineered products and solutions across multiple industries. The company manufactures filtration and fluid control products, advanced composites, and power management solutions for aviation, Navy, space, and industrial customers.
The company also produces RF test and measurement products and systems, and provides diagnostic instruments and services to industrial power users, electric utilities, and the renewable energy sector.
The divestiture announcement was made in a company press release statement.
In other recent news, RBC Bearings Incorporated has finalized the acquisition of VACCO Industries from ESCO Technologies Inc. for $275 million. This transaction, funded through a mix of RBC’s revolving credit facility and cash reserves, expands RBC Bearings’ reach in the aerospace and defense sectors. The deal was initially announced earlier this year, and VACCO will now operate under RBC’s Aerospace and Defense segment. In financial updates, ESCO Technologies reported a 24% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share for Q2 2025, reaching $1.35, surpassing the forecast of $1.20. The company also saw a 6.6% rise in sales and a record backlog of $932 million. Additionally, ESCO completed the acquisition of SMMP, rebranding it as ESCO Maritime Solutions, which is expected to contribute significantly to future sales. These developments reflect strategic moves by both RBC Bearings and ESCO Technologies to strengthen their positions in key markets.
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