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Enerpac to Acquire SFE Group for $472M, Accretive to FY2027 EPS

Jul 7, 2026, 6:03 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The deal is accretive to FY2027 and expands Enerpac's market reach by about $1B TAM, with synergies anticipated within three years; debt is elevated but within typical industrial-gear levels, suggesting positive fundamental impact if integration milestones are met.

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Enerpac Tool Group announced a definitive agreement to buy SFE Group for about $472 million in cash, valuing SFE at ~10.6x trailing EBITDA (9.5x with anticipated synergies). The acquisition broadens Enerpac’s industrial tools portfolio and expands its total addressable market by roughly $1 billion, with EPS accretion expected in fiscal 2027 and synergies ramping over three years.

Enerpac Tool Group to acquire SFE Group for ~$472 million in cash.
SFE Group LTM sales ~$170 million; adj EBITDA ~$44 million.
Deal at 10.6x LTM adj EBITDA; 9.5x with expected synergies.
Closing targeted for Q1 FY2027; regulatory approvals required.
Funding via cash on hand and revolver; debt/EBITDA ~2.8x at close.

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