# Nidec acquires Emerson's motors, drives and power generation businesses

Nidec Corporation acquired sole control of Emerson Electric Co.'s motors, drives and electric power generation businesses, including brands Leroy-Somer and Control Techniques. The deal was signed on 2 August 2016 and approved by the Competition Commission of India.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-08-02
- Status: completed
- Products: electric motors, drives, electric power generation equipment
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md), [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Emerson Electric](https://endata.com/companies/654.md) (target)
- [Nidec](https://endata.com/companies/1321.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/shardul-amarchand-mangaldas-and-co-advises-nidec-corporation-on-acquisition-of-sole-control-over-select-businesses-of-emerson-electric-co-117011301027_1.html), 2017-01-13: "The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposed acquisition by Nidec Corporation (Nidec) of sole control of the Emerson Electric Co.'s (Emerson) motors, drives and electric power generation businesses."

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