Honeywell targets $2 bln-$4 bln deals, eyes industrial automation M&A
Honeywell targets $2 bln-$4 bln deals, eyes industrial automation M&A By Sabrina Valle
NEW YORK, June 11 (Reuters) - Honeywell on Thursday said it is targeting deals valued at $2 billion to $4 billion and sees scope for acquisitions in its industrial automation business.
"There is a ton of opportunity for M&A,” said Peter Lau, president of Honeywell’s Industrial Automation unit during the company's investor day in New York, adding the business operates in a roughly $35 billion market.
Lau cautioned that organic growth remains a priority, however, describing the business as “way underpenetrated” in solutions and software.
At the group level, Honeywell signalled it will pursue bolt‑on deals within its preferred $2 billion to $4 billion range, focusing on automation and other mission‑critical segments where it sees clear commercial synergies and strong returns potential.
(Reporting by Sabrina Valle; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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