Eaton Agrees to Sell Lighting Business

Power management company Eaton announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its lighting business to Signify N.V. (Euronext:LIGHT) for a cash purchase price of $1.4 billion. The decision to sell the lighting business comes after completing a review of various potential transaction alternatives to maximize shareholder value.

Eaton’s lighting business is a provider of LED lighting and control solutions. Its range of products and systems are designed to maximize performance and energy efficiency. The business, which had sales of $1.7 billion in 2018, serves customers in commercial, industrial, residential and municipal markets.

“Today’s announcement is another example of how we are actively managing our portfolio to create value for our shareholders,” says Craig Arnold, Eaton chairman and chief executive officer.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020. Goldman, Sachs & Co. LLC., is acting as financial advisor to Eaton.

Eaton is a power management company with 2018 sales of $21.6 billion. It provides energy efficient solutions that helps customers manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. Eaton has approximately 100,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.