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SHELTON, CT - Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE:HUBB), currently valued at $22.9 billion, announced Wednesday it has completed its acquisition of DMC Power, LLC from an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital. The electrical solutions manufacturer financed the transaction through a new $600 million unsecured term loan facility and commercial paper issuances. According to InvestingPro data, Hubbell’s strong cash flows and moderate debt levels position it well for this acquisition.
DMC Power designs and manufactures connector technology systems for high voltage power infrastructure. The acquired company employs over 350 workers across two manufacturing facilities in Carson, CA and Olive Branch, MS, along with multiple distribution facilities throughout North America.
Hubbell, headquartered in Shelton, CT, reported 2024 revenues of $5.6 billion. The company manufactures utility and electrical solutions that enable customers to operate critical infrastructure.
The announcement was made in a company press release statement.
In other recent news, Hubbell Incorporated announced its plans to acquire DMC Power for $825 million in cash and debt. The acquisition is expected to be finalized by the end of 2025 and aims to bolster Hubbell’s presence in the utility infrastructure sector, addressing the rising demand for substation and transmission equipment. Additionally, Hubbell reported earnings per share of $4.93, surpassing Wall Street expectations by 12%. Even excluding certain transition benefits, the earnings were still 5% above consensus estimates.
Moreover, Hubbell’s Chief Financial Officer, Bill Sperry, will retire at the end of 2025 after 17 years with the company. Joseph Capozzoli, currently Vice President of Finance for Hubbell’s Electrical Solutions segment, will take over as CFO starting January 1, 2026. In terms of analyst activity, Bernstein increased its price target for Hubbell to $511, citing a strong outlook. Mizuho also raised its price target to $475, noting positive developments in the company’s distribution and grid infrastructure segments. These recent developments reflect a period of strategic growth and financial strength for Hubbell.
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