# GE Vernova to acquire Trench Group in $9bn deal

GE Vernova has signed an agreement to acquire Trench Group, a high-voltage grid equipment manufacturer, from Triton Partners for $9 billion. The deal is aimed at expanding GE Vernova's electrification business.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-03-09
- Value: $9.00B
- Status: announced
- Products: high-voltage bushings, instrument transformers, coils
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md), [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [GE Vernova](https://endata.com/companies/2947.md) (acquirer)
- [Trench Group](https://endata.com/companies/2948.md) (target)
- [Triton Partners](https://endata.com/companies/2949.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [tradearabia.com](https://www.tradearabia.com/News/489033/GE-Vernova-to-acquire-Trench-Group-in-%249bn-deal), 2018-03-09: "GE Vernova has signed an agreement to acquire Trench Group, a global manufacturer of high-voltage grid equipment, from investment firm Triton Partners for $9 billion."

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