8-K
Ametek Inc/ (AME)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 1, 2021
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AMETEK, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 1-12981 | 14-1682544 | |
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| (State or other jurisdiction<br><br>of incorporation) | (Commission<br><br>File Number) | (IRS Employer<br><br>Identification No.) | |
| 1100 Cassatt Road | |||
| Berwyn, | Pennsylvania | 19312 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 647-2121
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value (voting) | AME | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On December 1, 2021, AMETEK, Inc. issued a press release announcing it has completed its acquisition of Alphasense. A copy of the release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8‑K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press release dated December 1, 2021, “AMETEK Acquires Alphasense" |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| AMETEK, Inc. | ||
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| December 1, 2021 | By: | /s/ THOMAS M. MONTGOMERY |
| Name: Thomas M. Montgomery | ||
| Title: Senior Vice President - Comptroller |
Document
Exhibit 99.1
AMETEK Acquires Alphasense
-- Leading Provider of Environmental, Health & Safety, and Air Quality Sensors --
Berwyn, Pa., Dec. 1, 2021 – AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the acquisition of Alphasense, a leading provider of gas and particulate sensors for use in environmental, health and safety, and air quality applications.
Alphasense designs and manufactures a broad range of technologically advanced gas detection sensors used in fixed and portable detection systems. Alphasense sensors provide critical measurements of oxygen concentration, harmful toxic gases, and volatile organic compounds across a wide range of industrial, commercial, and environmental applications.
“We are excited to welcome Alphasense to AMETEK,” comments David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Alphasense is an excellent acquisition for AMETEK and a highly complementary fit with our existing sensor businesses expanding our presence in the attractive environmental health and safety market.”
Alphasense is headquartered in Great Notley, Essex, UK. Alphasense has annual sales of approximately £25 million. Alphasense joins AMETEK as part of its Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) - a leader in advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation.
Corporate Profile
AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales of $5.5 billion. The AMETEK Growth Model integrates the Four Growth Strategies - Operational Excellence, New Product Development, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions - with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
Contact:
Kevin Coleman
Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
kevin.coleman@ametek.com
Phone: 610-889-5247
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