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DAVIDSON, N.C. - Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE: IR), known for its flow creation and industrial solutions, has expanded its air treatment offerings with the acquisition of G & D Chillers, Inc. and Advanced Gas Technologies Inc. The total purchase price for both companies is approximately $27 million.
G & D Chillers, based in the United States, specializes in manufacturing glycol chillers for applications such as breweries, wineries, and food processing. This acquisition is expected to enhance Ingersoll Rand’s manufacturing and engineering capabilities in North America.
Advanced Gas Technologies, located in Ontario, Canada, designs and supplies onsite gas generation systems for industrial customers. The addition of AGT is set to provide new packaging capabilities and strengthen the company’s channel presence in Canada.
Both G & D and AGT will be integrated into Ingersoll Rand’s Industrial Technologies and Services segment (IT&S). Vicente Reynal, chairman and CEO of Ingersoll Rand, welcomed the employees of both companies, highlighting the solid performance and growth potential of their businesses.
The acquisitions align with Ingersoll Rand’s strategy to offer products and technologies focused on high-growth, sustainable end markets. The company’s durable financial profile, characterized by moderate debt levels with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49 and strong gross profit margins of 43.81%, is expected to benefit from the addition of these complementary products. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently slightly undervalued, with 12 additional exclusive insights available to subscribers.
Ingersoll Rand, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, aims to provide exceptional performance and durability through its 80+ respected brands. The company’s commitment to expertise, productivity, and efficiency has developed a customer base that relies on its mission-critical solutions.
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In other recent news, Ingersoll Rand reported its fourth-quarter earnings, which narrowly missed analyst estimates with an adjusted earnings per share of $0.84, just below the expected $0.85. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $1.9 billion, falling short of the anticipated $1.93 billion but still marking a 4% increase from the previous year. For 2025, Ingersoll Rand anticipates adjusted earnings per share between $3.38 and $3.50, aligning closely with the consensus estimate of $3.46, and expects revenue growth of 3% to 5%. Stifel analysts adjusted their price target for Ingersoll Rand to $94.00 from $100.00, maintaining a Hold rating due to a slight dip in revenue forecasts despite meeting EBITDA expectations.
Additionally, Ingersoll Rand announced changes to its board, with Michelle Swanenburg from T. Rowe Price joining as a new director, bringing her extensive HR leadership experience to the company. Meanwhile, board member Julie A. Schertell resigned, with her departure not attributed to any disagreements with the company. Ingersoll Rand has yet to announce a successor for Schertell’s position. The company also continued its focus on growth through acquisitions, deploying $200 million for such activities in the fourth quarter. These developments highlight Ingersoll Rand’s ongoing strategic efforts in governance and growth initiatives.
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