| Seller: | MSS Group |
| Buyer: | Atlas Copco Group
| Advisory sell side: | Heligan Corporate Finance | Financial Advisory Squire Patton Boggs | Legal Counsel BDO | Tax Advisory |
| Date announced: | 21-03-2025 |
Transaction Overview
Atlas Copco Group, a global industrial company, has acquired MSS Group, a UK-based manufacturer specializing in gas-generation systems for the laser cutting industry. This acquisition aims to enhance Atlas Copco's existing portfolio in gas generation solutions and strengthen its presence in the laser cutting sector.
Key Transaction Details
- Founded in 2003 and headquartered in the UK with offices in the US, MSS has installations spanning five continents.
- As part of the acquisition, 44 employees from MSS Group will join Atlas Copco Group.
- The financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed.
Statements from Leadership
Carlos Gonzalez-Lee, Founder & MD of MSS, stated: “This transaction marks an exciting new chapter for MSS. Atlas Copco Group’s global reach and industrial expertise will help drive further innovation and expansion, ensuring we continue to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers. I look forward to continuing our current growth trajectory. I’m grateful for the guidance and support provided by Heligan during this process.”
Matt Croker, Director at Heligan Corporate Finance, commented: “The sale of MSS further demonstrates our expertise in delivering large and complex cross-border transactions. The opening of the US office for MSS has been a key contributor for growth in recent years and demonstrated to prospective acquirers how scale can be delivered quickly alongside providing a platform for further growth. This is a significant transaction for the region and pleased to have been a part of it.”
About Atlas Copco Group
Atlas Copco is a globally recognized industrial company, offering innovative solutions in compressors, vacuum solutions, generators, pumps, power tools, and assembly systems.
About MSS Group
MSS specializes in high-performance gas-generation solutions tailored to the laser cutting sector, with proprietary technology enabling significant cost savings and efficiency gains for customers worldwide.
Closing Conditions
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
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