{"id":7797,"date":"2023-01-20T13:02:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T13:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emr-online.com\/?p=7797"},"modified":"2023-01-20T13:02:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T13:02:03","slug":"abb-abb-sells-power-conversion-division-to-acbel-polytech-inc-for-505-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emr-online.com\/abb-abb-sells-power-conversion-division-to-acbel-polytech-inc-for-505-million\/","title":{"rendered":"ABB – ABB sells Power Conversion division to AcBel Polytech Inc. for $505 million"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"Final divestment of ABB\u2019s previously announced division portfolio measures<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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ABB has reached an agreement to sell its Power Conversion division to AcBel Polytech Inc. for $505\u00a0million in cash. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023. Upon closing, ABB expects to record a small non-operational book gain in Income from operations on the sale. The Power Conversion division, formerly Lineage Power, was acquired by ABB as part of the GE Industrial Solutions acquisition in 2018 and is not core to ABB.<\/p>\n

The division is based in Plano, Texas, USA, and employs roughly 1,500 employees worldwide, predominantly at three major sites and the US headquarters. It generated revenues of approximately $440\u00a0million and Income from operations of approximately $50 million in 2022, with a clear focus on the North American market.<\/p>\n

It is a global provider of end-to-end power conversion solutions for mission-critical applications in the telecommunications, data center and industrial sectors. The business is well positioned and currently capitalizing on key technology mega trends such as the rollout of 5G networks, the increased use of cloud computing and manufacturing automation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very happy to have found an excellent new home for this specialized business that can go from strength to strength under the leadership of AcBel in the future,\u201d said Bj\u00f6rn Rosengren, ABB CEO. \u201cWe are also delighted to complete all divisional portfolio divestments announced at the end of 2020, including the sale of Dodge and the spin-off of Accelleron.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Jerry Hsu, Chairman of AcBel commented: \u201cWe sincerely welcome Power Conversion to join the AcBel family. We believe this transaction is beneficial to both parties as we are highly complementary to each other in product portfolio, customer base and expertise. By combining AcBel\u2019s core capabilities in smart manufacturing and original design manufacturing with Power Conversion\u2019s cutting-edge technologies in premium and high-quality products along with its advanced system solutions, we will be able to establish a more comprehensive product portfolio and expand our solution offerings to continue to create value for our customers and investors.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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AcBel is one of the global leaders in the manufacture and design of switching power supplies. Besides offering power solutions for a wide range of applications including PCs, smart home appliances, smartphones, servers, and networking equipment, AcBel also emphasizes opportunities in sustainable energy and electric vehicles. AcBel is headquartered in Taiwan with over 8,800 employees worldwide, the company aims to power the world with sustainable energy and high efficiency power supplies.<\/p>\n

Citi is acting as exclusive financial adviser and Milbank LLP is serving as legal counsel to ABB on the transaction.<\/p>\n

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More information on ABB:<\/strong>\u00a0See full profile on EMR Executive Services<\/p>\n

More information on Bj\u00f6rn Rosengren (Chief Executive Office, ABB):<\/strong>\u00a0See full profile on EMR Executive Services<\/p>\n

More information on Timo Ihamuotila (Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Executive Committee, ABB):<\/strong>\u00a0See the full profile on EMR Executive Services<\/p>\n

More information on Accelleron Industries AG (Previously ABB Turbocharging):<\/strong>\u00a0www.accelleron-industries.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0+ Accelleron is a global leader in turbocharging technologies and optimization solutions for 0.5 to 80+ MW engines, helping to provide sustainable, efficient and reliable power to the marine, energy, rail, and off-highway sectors. Through its innovative product offerings and research leadership, the company accelerates the decarbonization of the industries it operates in. Accelleron has an installed base of approximately 180,000 turbochargers and a network of more than 100 service stations across 50\u00a0countries worldwide.<\/p>\n

More information on Oliver Riemenschneider (Senior Vice President, ABB – Chairman, Accelleron):<\/strong>\u00a0See the full profile on EMR Executive Services<\/p>\n

More information on Daniel Bischofberger (CEO, Accelleron Industries AG):<\/strong>\u00a0See the full profile on EMR Executive Services<\/p>\n

More information on GE Industrial Solutions:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/global.abb\/group\/en\/about\/history\/heritage-brands\/ge-industrial-solutions<\/a>\u00a0+\u00a0<\/strong>Atlanta, Georgia-based GE Industrial Solutions was founded to design, sell and maintain electrical solutions for businesses and utilities, from the electrical grid to user endpoints. The GE products include circuit breakers, switchgear, components for lighting control and power supply equipment for facilities including data centers. GE Industrial\u2019s primary offerings include a wide range of industrial electrical power technologies, including:<\/p>\n