SGB-SMIT Group Risk Report

🛡️ financial & liquidity

SGB-SMIT Group has been actively involved in mergers and acquisitions, marking significant developments in its financial strategy. The company’s financial landscape is defined by both past and upcoming acquisition activities, demonstrating a pattern of consolidation within the industry. These transactions reflect a solid commitment to expanding its market presence.

• SGB-SMIT acquired Southwest Electric 🗓 January 28, 2025.
• The company announced a €7.7 million takeover bid for Retrasib 🗓 January 31, 2020.
• Acquisition of Powertech Transformers was concluded 🗓 February 5, 2020.
• BC Partners sold SGB-SMIT to One Equity Partners 🗓 December 22, 2019.
• Royal SMIT Transformers acquired DNV's transformer oil laboratory 🗓 October 5, 2021.

🏗️ operational & business continuity

SGB-SMIT has encountered operational interruptions, notably including a fire incident that posed risks to its business continuity. Despite these challenges, the company appears to maintain focus on its operational resilience.

• A significant fire occurred at SGB SMIT - Power Matla transformer factory 🗓 March 9, 2021.
• Another fire incident at the PTA West factory was reported 🗓 March 8, 2021.

📜 innovation & r&d

The company is making strides in innovation, highlighting its focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Developments in this area underscore SGB-SMIT's commitment to leading in innovative transformer technologies.

• SGB-SMIT is harnessing digitalization in transformer design tools for sustainability 🗓 February 28, 2024.
• A new partnership in Romania marked its innovative expansion 🗓 January 16, 2024.
• There is a record time certification for SGB VPI transformers 🗓 May 9, 2020.
• Plans to manufacture aluminum oval transformers to boost revenue in Malaysia were announced 🗓 February 15, 2018.
• The company's strategic innovation approach received attention with the article "Transforming Together the Future of Energy" 🗓 July 9, 2024.