Acquiring Company
CPE
Acquired Company
A. O. Smith (China) Investment Ltd
ChinaManufacturingHealth CareMedicalWaterDescription
CPE will acquire an 81% equity interest in A. O. Smith's China holding company, valued at approximately $400 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. A. O. Smith retains a 19% stake and will receive long-term brand licensing royalties, and expects to repatriate about $80 million in cash held in China. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
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Frequently asked
Who acquired A. O. Smith (China) Investment Ltd?
A. O. Smith (China) Investment Ltd was acquired by CPE. The deal was reported on October 27, 2026. CPE is a leading alternative asset manager with a long-term, value-oriented investment approach across the AI value chain, advanced manufacturing, consumer, healthcare and infrastructure. CPE is privately held and operates in Manufacturing.
When did CPE acquire A. O. Smith (China) Investment Ltd?
CPE's acquisition of A. O. Smith (China) Investment Ltd was reported on October 27, 2026. CPE will acquire an 81% equity interest in A. O. Smith's China holding company, valued at approximately $400 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. A. O. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does A. O. Smith (China) Investment Ltd do?
A. O. Smith (China) Investment Co., Ltd. is the holding company for the China business of A. O. Smith Corporation, a premium water heating brand built over more than three decades. It is privately held, operating in Water, and is based in China.
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