QUINCY, Ill., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner Denver, Inc. (NYSE: GDI)
reported today that it has reached an agreement in principle, subject to the
execution of a definitive agreement, to acquire the Hamworthy Belliss & Morcom
compressor business ("HBM") from Powell Duffryn Ltd. HBM is headquartered in
Gloucester, England and manufactures and distributes lubricated and oil-free
reciprocating air compressors for a variety of applications, including
polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") bottle blowing, breathing air equipment and
compressed natural gas. For the year ended March 31, 2001, HBM's revenues
were approximately 39 million pounds (approximately $57 million). It is
anticipated that the definitive agreement will be signed and the transaction
will close August 31, 2001.
Ross Centanni, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gardner
Denver said, "The acquisition of HBM provides several opportunities for
Gardner Denver to increase value to its customers and shareholders. HBM's
market position in PET bottle blowing and other specialized compressor
applications fits well with Gardner Denver's strategy to participate in
markets with the potential to grow at a rate faster than the overall
industrial economy. The high standard of quality and reputation of HBM's
products and aftermarket capabilities will provide Gardner Denver a broader
product offering and the ability to strengthen its distribution and service
networks in Europe and North and South America. The Company expects that this
acquisition will not dilute earnings and will become accretive within a short
period of time."
Gardner Denver, with 2000 revenues of $379 million, is a leading
manufacturer of reciprocating, rotary and vane compressors and blowers for
various industrial applications and pumps used in the petroleum and industrial
markets. Gardner Denver's news releases are available by facsimile
(800-758-5804, extension 303875) or by visiting the Company's website
( http://www.gardnerdenver.com ).
All of the statements in this release, other than historical facts, are
forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. As a general matter,
forward-looking statements are those focused upon anticipated events or trends
and expectations and beliefs relating to matters that are not historical in
nature. Such forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties and
factors relating to Gardner Denver's operations and business environment, all
of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of
the Company. These uncertainties and factors could cause actual results to
differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-
looking statements. A list, and related discussion, of these uncertainties
and factors is contained in Gardner Denver's 10-Q filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2001 and is incorporated herein by this
reference.
SOURCE Gardner Denver, Inc.
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Philip R. Roth, Vice President, Finance and
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