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Flex Completes Acquisition of Crown Technical Systems
December 4, 2024 | PR NewswireEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Flex recently announced that it has completed its previously announced $325 million all-cash acquisition of Crown Technical Systems, a leader in fully integrated power distribution and protection systems.
The acquisition further increases Flex exposure to fast-growing, margin accretive end-markets, including modular data center adoption and medium voltage power distribution, and extends the company's power portfolio into the utility power market. Additionally, the deal strengthens Flex's critical power portfolio and supports further growth in the U.S. data center market.
"We are pleased to welcome the Crown Technical Systems team officially to Flex," said Revathi Advaithi, CEO, Flex. "This transaction strategically strengthens our unique EMS + Products + Services data center and power portfolio and expands our presence in high growth markets to help drive long-term value for our customers and shareholders."
Crown Technical Systems is expected to generate revenue of approximately $120 million and high-teens EBITDA margin in fiscal 2025, which ends on March 31, 2025. For reporting purposes, Crown Technical Systems will be included in the Industrial Business unit inside Flex's Reliability Solutions segment.
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