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LONDON - nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT), a prominent provider of electrical connection and protection solutions, announced today that it has concluded the sale of its Thermal Management business to Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) affiliates. The deal, valued at $1.7 billion, is subject to standard adjustments. The announcement comes as nVent, currently valued at $10.89 billion, has seen its stock decline by 15% over the past week, according to InvestingPro data.
The company’s CEO, Beth Wozniak, expressed gratitude to the Thermal Management employees for their contributions and anticipated the business’s continued growth and success. nVent anticipates net after-tax proceeds from the sale to be around $1.4 billion, which will be allocated to acquisitions and share repurchases. The company maintains a strong financial position with liquid assets exceeding short-term obligations and operates with a moderate debt level, as indicated by its healthy current ratio of 1.83.
nVent had previously classified the results of the Thermal Management business as discontinued operations starting from the third quarter of 2024 for both current and past financial periods.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as the financial advisor, and Foley & Lardner LLP provided legal counsel to nVent during the transaction process.
nVent, headquartered in London with a management office in Minneapolis, is known for its broad range of enclosures and electrical and fastening solutions. The company’s portfolio includes well-established brands such as nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, and SCHROFF, which are recognized globally for their quality, reliability, and innovation.
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In other recent news, nVent Electric reported a strong Q3 performance with record sales of $782 million, marking a 9% increase year-over-year. Despite a 3% decrease in adjusted EPS, the company’s free cash flow surged by 33% to $143 million. The company anticipates Q4 sales growth between 11% and 13%, with adjusted EPS forecasted between $0.58 and $0.60. KeyBanc Capital Markets maintains an Overweight rating on nVent Electric with a steady price target of $84.00.
In other developments, nVent Electric announced a 5% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend for Q1 2025. The company’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.20 per ordinary share, marking a 5% increase from the previous quarter’s dividend of $0.19 per share. Shareholders on record as of the close of business on January 17, 2025, will be eligible for the dividend, which is payable on February 7, 2025.
KeyBanc Capital Markets analysts provided a positive outlook for several industrial companies, including nVent Electric. They anticipate benefits from near-term demand inflections and ongoing secular trends such as onshoring and industrial automation. The analysts reiterated an Overweight rating on nVent Electric and raised their price target to $84, citing the company’s earnings potential, especially with the momentum in Data Center Liquid-Cooling. These are the recent developments regarding nVent Electric.
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