PR Electronics
Leading supplier of signal conditioning devices
Deal Facts
- AGIC acquired PR Electronics in June 2023 alongside Kirk Kapital and management
Business Overview
- PR Electronics is a Denmark-based manufacturer of signal-conditioning instruments for process industries, with over two-thirds of total revenue coming from the MRO segment. It has eight subsidiaries worldwide and serves a diverse range of industries, including industrials, energy, O&G, chemical, water, and pharmaceuticals
- PR Electronics provides a range of Ex-certified products for both general purpose and hazardous applications (~30% of sales). Related products include smart and simple communication and connectivity add-ons, which enable interfacing of field assets to the plant control and supervisory level. All these products are supported by an array of proprietary and/or patented technologies
Investment Thesis
- Large addressable market with solid underlying growth, particularly in the MRO segment. Growth driven by investments in infrastructure, increasing quality requirements, focus on health, safety and efficiency, increasing automation etc.
- Strong brand recognition for being a technological innovator and quality leader. Brand loyalty is high for PR Electronics due to customers prioritizing performance and safety, resulting in a significant share of repeat revenue
- State-of-the-art facility in Aarhus, Denmark, with vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities, including in-house R&D and efficient automated manufacturing
- Highly attractive financial profile with superior profit margins and excellent cash generation. Under the current management team, top-line growth has accelerated and operational efficiency further increased
AGIC Value Added
- Strengthening the company’s operations in existing markets by investing in sales and key account management (“KAM”), supporting the development of distributors to further scale the business and capture upside potential
- Accelerating growth in the US and APAC regions where PR Electronics already has dedicated operations and supporting its further expansion of direct sales and geographic coverage
- Supporting the company in diversifying and scaling the product portfolio, as well as expanding its geographic footprint through bolt-on acquisitions