Caterpillar Inc. Mergers and Acquisitions


Caterpillar Inc.

100 N E Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61629-1425
United States
Tel:1/309/675-1000
URL: http://www.cat.com
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
CAT - Common Stock - New York Stock Exchange
Industry:
Industrial Machinery
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Caterpillar Inc. M&A History


Caterpillar Inc acquires a minority stake in Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Caterpillar Inc acquires a minority stake in Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi from Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesAug 01, 2008

JAPAN - Caterpillar Inc (CI) raised its interest to ##% from ##%, by acquiring a ##% stake, in Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi (SC), a joint venture formed by CI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, and a manufacturer and wholesaler of construction machineries

Caterpillar Inc acquires MGE Equipamentos & Servicos Caterpillar Inc acquires MGE Equipamentos & ServicosJun 24, 2008

BRAZIL - Caterpillar Inc acquired all the outstanding stock of MGE Equipamentos & Servicos Ferroviarios Ltda, a manufacturer of traction motors, generators and control equipment. Terms were not disclosed.

Caterpillar Inc seeking buyer for minority stake in Caterpillar Xuzhou Ltd Caterpillar Inc seeking buyer for minority stake in Caterpillar Xuzhou LtdJun 16, 2008

CHINA - In June ####, Chinese state-owned Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co Ltd (XC) announced that it was seeking a buyer for its ##.##% stake in Caterpillar Xuzhou Ltd, a construction machinery manufacturer and an ##.##:##.##

Caterpillar Inc acquires Gremada Industries Inc-Cert As from Gremada Industries Inc (pending) Caterpillar Inc acquires Gremada Industries Inc-Cert As from Gremada Industries Inc (pending)Jun 15, 2008

US - Caterpillar Inc planned to acquire certain assets of Gremada Industries Inc, a manufacturer of metal parts and components. The transaction was subject to regulatory approvals.

Caterpillar Inc acquires Lovat Inc Caterpillar Inc acquires Lovat IncApr 03, 2008

CANADA - Caterpillar Inc acquired Lovat Inc, a manufacturer of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs). Terms were not disclosed.

Terex Corp launches a tender offer for ASV Inc from Caterpillar Inc Terex Corp launches a tender offer for ASV Inc from Caterpillar IncMar 04, 2008

US - Terex Corp completed its tender offer to acquire all the outstanding common stock of ASV Inc (AI), a manufacturer and wholesaler of rubber-tracked loaders and traction products, from Caterpillar Inc, for $## in cash per share, or a

Caterpillar Inc acquires remaining interest in Shandong Sem Machinery Co Ltd Caterpillar Inc acquires remaining interest in Shandong Sem Machinery Co LtdJan 31, 2008

CHINA - Caterpillar Inc acquired the remaining undisclosed stake, which it did not already own, in Shandong Sem Machinery Co Ltd, a key wheel loader manufacturer. The transaction was approved by regulatory authorities.

Caterpillar Inc acquires a minority stake in Polyhose India(Rubber)Pvt Ltd Caterpillar Inc acquires a minority stake in Polyhose India(Rubber)Pvt LtdJan 17, 2008

INDIA - Caterpillar Inc acquired a ##% stake in Polyhose India (Rubber) Pvt Ltd, a hydraulic hose and tubings manufacturer. Terms were not disclosed.

Investor Group acquires Pioneer Machinery Inc-Cert Ast from Caterpillar Inc (pending) Investor Group acquires Pioneer Machinery Inc-Cert Ast from Caterpillar Inc (pending)Nov 05, 2007

US - An investor group, comprised of Blanchard Machinery Co, Carolina CAT, Carter Machinery Co, Gregory Poole Equipment Co, Ring Power Corp and Yancey Bros Co, agreed to acquire certain assets of Pioneer Machinery Inc, a wholesaler of forestry and industrial

Caterpillar Inc is rumored to be looking for a minority stake in Xingma Automobile Group Co Ltd Caterpillar Inc is rumored to be looking for a minority stake in  Xingma Automobile Group Co LtdMay 21, 2007

CHINA - Caterpillar Inc was rumored to be planning to acquire a ##% stake in Xingma Automobile Group Co Ltd, a cement-making trucks manufacturer.

Caterpillar Remfrg Services LL acquires Eurenov SA Caterpillar Remfrg Services LL acquires Eurenov SAApr 23, 2007

FRANCE - Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, a unit of Caterpillar Inc of the US acquired Eurenov SA, a manufacturer of transmissions. The transaction was subjected to regulatory approvals.

Caterpillar Inc acquires Franklin Power Prod Inc-Remnfg from Court Square Capital Partners Caterpillar Inc acquires Franklin Power Prod Inc-Remnfg from Court Square Capital PartnersFeb 09, 2007

US - Caterpillar Inc (CI) acquired the remanufacturing business of Franklin Power Products Inc, a manufacturer of motor vehicle parts, and a unit of Court Square Capital Partners' Remy International Inc subsidiary. Concurrently, CI acquired the remanufacturing business of International Fuel

Caterpillar Inc acquires Intl Fuel Sys Inc-Remnfg Bus from Court Square Capital Partners Caterpillar Inc acquires Intl Fuel Sys Inc-Remnfg Bus from Court Square Capital PartnersFeb 09, 2007

US - Caterpillar Inc (CI) acquired the remanufacturing business of International Fuel Systems Inc, a manufacturer of motor vehicle parts, and a unit of Court Square Capital Partners' Remy International Inc subsidiary. Concurrently, CI acquired the remanufacturing business of Franklin Power

Caterpillar Inc acquires Royal Oak Ind-Texas Machining from Royal Oak Industries Inc (pending) Caterpillar Inc acquires Royal Oak Ind-Texas Machining from Royal Oak Industries Inc (pending)Aug 31, 2006

US - Caterpillar Inc planned to acquire the Texas Machining Enterprises facility, located in San Antonio, Texas, of Royal Oak Industries Inc, a manufacturer and wholesaler of precision machined components and sub-assemblies. Terms were not disclosed.

CT GmbH acquires Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co from Caterpillar Inc (pending) CT GmbH acquires Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co from Caterpillar Inc (pending)Aug 21, 2006

GERMANY - CT GmbH planned to acquire certain assets of Caterpillar Motoren GmbH & Co KG, a Kiel-based manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and cylinder heads.

T Rowe Price Group Inc acquires Preferred Grp of Mutual Funds from Caterpillar Inc T Rowe Price Group Inc acquires Preferred Grp of Mutual Funds from Caterpillar IncJun 30, 2006

US - T Rowe Price Group Inc acquired Preferred Group of Mutual Funds, an open-end investment fund, from Caterpillar Inc. Terms were not disclosed.

Caterpillar Inc acquires Progress Rail Services Corp from JPMorgan Chase & Co Caterpillar Inc acquires Progress Rail Services Corp from JPMorgan Chase & CoJun 21, 2006

US - Caterpillar Inc (CAT) acquired Progress Rail Services Corp (PR), a provider of remanufactured locomotive and railcar products and services, from One Equity Partners LLC, a unit of JPMorgan Chase & Co, for an estimated $# bil. The consideration consisted of

Caterpillar Inc acquires OEM Remnfr Co Inc-Rail from Finning Intl Inc (pending) Caterpillar Inc acquires OEM Remnfr Co Inc-Rail from Finning Intl Inc (pending)Mar 29, 2006

US - Caterpillar Inc agreed to acquire the rail and non-cat engine component remanufacturing business of OEM Remanufacturing Co Inc, a provider of engine and powertrain component remanufacturing services, from Finning International Inc.

Caterpillar Inc acquires Rapisarda Industries Srl Caterpillar Inc acquires Rapisarda Industries SrlDec 21, 2005

ITALY - Caterpillar Inc of the US acquired the remaining ##.##% interest, which it did not already own, in Rapisarda Industries Srl, a Milan-based manufacturer of industrial hose and coupling products, from Mr. Antonio Rapisarda and an undisclosed seller

Caterpillar Commercial SA acquires remaining interest in Hindustan Power Plus Ltd from Caterpillar Inc Caterpillar Commercial SA acquires remaining interest in Hindustan Power Plus Ltd from Caterpillar IncMay 06, 2005

INDIA - Caterpillar Commercial SA, a unit of Caterpillar Inc, acquired the remaining #.##% stake, or #.### mil ordinary shares, which it did not already own, in Hindustan Power Plus Ltd (HP), a diesel engine manufacturer, for ## Indian

Caterpillar Inc. M&A Summary


Caterpillar Inc. has made 33 acquisitions while taking stakes in 14 companies. Caterpillar Inc. has 17 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009000
2008321
2007300
2006101
2005211
2004404
2003200
2002102
2001212
2000312
1999121
1998401
1997130
1996130
1995200
1994001
1993000
1992000
1991100
1990000
1989001
1988100
1987000
1986000
1985000
1984010
1983000
1982000
1981100
Total331417

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