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TE Connectivity to acquire Measurement Specialties

Swiss connectivity specialist TE Connectivity is to acquire Measurement Specialties for a total transaction value of approximately US$1.7 billion (including assumption of net debt). Measurement Specialties offers a broad portfolio of sensor technologies including pressure, vibration, force, temperature, humidity, ultrasonics, position and fluid, for a wide range of applications and industries. The combination of TE's sensor business with Measurement Specialties' range of sensors and sensor systems es
June 19, 2014 Read time: 2 mins
Swiss connectivity specialist 3826 TE Connectivity is to acquire Measurement Specialties for a total transaction value of approximately US$1.7 billion (including assumption of net debt).

Measurement Specialties offers a broad portfolio of sensor technologies including pressure, vibration, force, temperature, humidity, ultrasonics, position and fluid, for a wide range of applications and industries.

The combination of TE's sensor business with Measurement Specialties' range of sensors and sensor systems establishes TE as one of the largest sensor companies in the world; the acquisition increases TE's addressable market by nearly US$40 billion.

"The acquisition of Measurement Specialties is a key part of our strategy to be a leader in the very attractive, high-growth sensor industry and adds nearly US$40 billion to our addressable market," said Tom Lynch, TE Connectivity chairman and CEO. "We are excited about this acquisition as it enables TE to provide customers with an unmatched range of connectivity and sensor solutions that are essential in a world where everything is increasingly connected. We look forward to combining Measurement Specialties' strong breadth of products and technologies with our deep customer relationships and global scale. We are also delighted to welcome their talented team to TE."

Frank Guidone, CEO of Measurement Specialties, said, "The sensor market is quite strong, with both the number of applications and the content per unit increasing every year. We are excited to expand our product offerings to customers around the world through TE's unparalleled go-to-market capabilities. We look forward to working with TE toward a seamless integration for our customers and employees, and becoming the supplier of choice for customers' sensing requirements."

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