Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD) M&A announcement summary
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M&A announcement summary
3 Feb, 2026Deal rationale and strategic fit
Accelerates transformation into a pure-play climate solutions company focused on high-growth, high-margin markets.
Combines Performance Technologies with Gentherm to create a scaled leader in thermal management solutions, expanding product portfolio and engineering capabilities.
Enables sharper focus and capital allocation to data center cooling, HVAC, and high-return innovation initiatives.
Modine shareholders retain 40% ownership in the combined company and 100% of the new Modine, benefiting from future synergies and market recoveries.
Reduces exposure to light vehicles, creating a more balanced and resilient business.
Financial terms and conditions
Transaction structured as a Reverse Morris Trust, tax-free for Modine and its shareholders.
Performance Technologies valued at ~$1 billion (6.8x trailing twelve-month or post-synergy Adjusted EBITDA as of Sep 2025).
Modine receives $210 million in cash and $790 million in Gentherm stock (~21 million shares) at closing.
Modine shareholders will own ~40% and Gentherm shareholders ~60% of the combined company.
Pro forma net leverage expected to be ~1.0x, and the deal is EPS accretive by year 2.
Synergies and expected cost savings
Identified ~$25 million in annual cost synergies through operational efficiencies and cost optimization.
Significant synergies anticipated for Modine shareholders through combined operations and past portfolio realignment.
Additional value expected from cross-selling, product integration, and entry into new global markets.
No significant stranded costs anticipated; corporate expenses expected to remain flat.
One-time deal costs expected, but not material.
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