In reviewIndustrials29 September 2026

Xylem Inc. to acquire Cornell Pump and Roper Pump businesses

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Deal facts

Buyer
Xylem Inc.
Target
Cornell Pump and Roper Pump businesses
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
29 September 2026
Status
In review
Sector
Industrials
Country
United States
Consideration
cash
What we know

Xylem Inc. has agreed to acquire the Cornell Pump and Roper Pump businesses in a strategic transaction. The deal, which was announced on 29 September 2026, involves a cash consideration for the assets. Both the buyer and the target entities are based in the United States. This acquisition falls within the industrials sector, where Xylem operates. The specific financial value of the transaction has not been disclosed by the parties involved. Consequently, no monetary figure is available for this deal in the current records. The move represents a significant consolidation of pump manufacturing capabilities within the US market. Xylem, a major player in water technology, is expanding its portfolio through this purchase. The target businesses, Cornell Pump and Roper Pump, will be integrated into Xylem’s existing operations. This strategic acquisition aims to strengthen Xylem’s position in the industrial water solutions space. The transaction is currently in review, with no completion date yet confirmed. Regulatory approvals and other standard closing conditions remain pending. Stakeholders are awaiting further updates on the timeline for finalisation. The deal underscores the ongoing trend of consolidation in the industrial equipment sector. No further details regarding the specific terms or strategic rationale have been made public at this stage. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

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Deal timeline

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    Xylem Inc. M&A filing involving Cornell Pump and Roper Pump businesses

    Item 8.01 Other Events On September 29, 2026, Xylem Inc. (the “Company”) completed a public offering (the “Offering”) of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”), $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.450% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”) and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.850% Senior Notes due 2037 (the “2037 Notes” an

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