# Emerson to acquire Pentair Valves & Controls division for $3.15B

Emerson has agreed to buy Pentair's Valves & Controls division for $3.15 billion to expand its automation and valve portfolio. The division, headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, has about 7,500 employees.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-11-16
- Value: $3.15B
- Status: announced
- Products: control valves, isolation valves, pressure regulators, actuators
- Sectors: [Pumps and Valves](https://endata.com/sectors/pumps-valves.md)

## Companies

- [Emerson](https://endata.com/companies/355.md) (acquirer)
- [Pentair Valves & Controls](https://endata.com/companies/356.md) (target)

## Sources

- [tecnelab.it](https://www.tecnelab.it/news/attualita/accordi--emerson-acquisisce-la-divisione-valves--e--controls-di-pentair), 2016-11-16: "Questa acquisizione nasce dal nostro piano strategico di investire in soluzioni per l'automazione e in mercati in cui deteniamo una posizione di leadership a livello globale."

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