SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 27, 2017
THE TIMKEN COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Ohio
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-1169 |
34-0577130 | |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
4500 Mt. Pleasant St. NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720-5450
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(234) 262-3000
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure |
On June 27, 2017, The Timken Company (the Company) issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Groeneveld Group, a provider of automated lubrication systems. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by this reference.
This information shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
Exhibit No. |
Description | |
99.1 | Press Release of The Timken Company dated June 27, 2017 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE TIMKEN COMPANY | ||||||
Date: June 27, 2017 | By: | /s/ Philip D. Fracassa | ||||
Philip D. Fracassa Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
Description | |
99.1 | Press Release of The Timken Company dated June 27, 2017 |
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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE |
Timken to Acquire Groeneveld Group,
Enhancing its Lubrication Systems Platform
NORTH CANTON, Ohio: June 27, 2017 The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com), a global leader in engineered bearings and mechanical power transmission products, today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Groeneveld Group, a leading provider of automatic lubrication solutions used in on- and off-highway applications, for approximately $280 million. For the 12 months ending May 31, 2017, Groeneveld Group sales were approximately $105 million. The transaction is expected to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share in 2017. Additionally, Groeneveld Group has a strong margin profile, which is expected to be accretive to Timkens EBITDA margin and to be further enhanced as a result of synergies.
The acquisition of Groeneveld will further expand our presence in the automatic lubrication systems space, which we entered in 2013 with our acquisition of Interlube, said Richard G. Kyle, Timken president and chief executive officer. Groeneveld will bring a strong brand and management team, a global customer base and an industry-leading product portfolio that has an attractive market position in off-highway equipment and heavy trucks.
Groeneveld Group is headquartered in Gorinchem, Netherlands, with manufacturing facilities in Italy. Automatic lubrication delivery systems, which enhance vehicle and machine uptime through automated maintenance and safety support, represent the predominance of the companys offering. The company also has a small telematics business, Groeneveld ICT, which provides solutions for truck fleet operators. Groeneveld Group employs approximately 600 people.
Were excited to be gaining such a well-known and respected business with a differentiated value proposition, deep customer relationships and a talented workforce, said Kyle. We look forward to welcoming the Groeneveld team to Timken.
As part of the transaction, Henk Groeneveld, sole shareholder and non-executive president, will be retiring from the company. Henk led Groeneveld for four decades and made it the company it is today, and he has put in place a great leadership team, said Kyle. We wish Henk and his family well in retirement.
The transaction is expected to close in early July and will be funded with a combination of cash and debt.
Over the last five years, Timken has diversified its portfolio beyond bearings, adding gearboxes, chain, belts, couplings, lubrication systems, industrial clutches and brakes, and a variety of industrial services to its portfolio. These product lines are marketed under industrial brands that include Timken®, Philadelphia Gear®, Drives®, Lovejoy® and Interlube.
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The company has posted supplemental materials on its investor relations website at http://investors.timken.com.
About The Timken Company
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com) engineers, manufactures and markets bearings, gear drives, belts, chain, couplings, and related products, and offers a spectrum of powertrain rebuild and repair services. The leading authority on tapered roller bearings, Timken today applies its deep knowledge of metallurgy, tribology and mechanical power transmission across a variety of bearings and related systems to improve reliability and efficiency of machinery and equipment all around the world. The companys growing product and services portfolio features many strong industrial brands including Timken®, Fafnir®, Philadelphia Gear®, Drives®, Lovejoy® and Interlube. Known for its quality products and collaborative technical sales model, Timken posted $2.7 billion in sales in 2016. With more than 14,000 employees operating from 28 countries, Timken makes the world more productive and keeps industry in motion.
Certain statements in this release (including statements regarding the companys estimates and expectations) that are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, the statements regarding the companys expectations regarding accretion are forward-looking. The company cautions that actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied in forward-looking statements due to a variety of important factors, including: the inability to complete the acquisition due to either the failure to satisfy any condition to the closing of the transaction, including the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the purchase agreement; the inability to successfully integrate the newly acquired business into the companys operations or achieve the expected synergies associated with the acquisition, and adverse changes in the markets served by the newly acquired business. Additional factors are discussed in the companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2016, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. Except as required by the federal securities laws, the company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Media Relations:
234.262.3514
mediarelations@timken.com
Investor Relations:
Jason Hershiser
234.262.7101
jason.hershiser@timken.com
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