Littelfuse, Inc., a leader in developing smart solutions that enable safe and efficient electrical energy transfer, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Basler Electric Company.
Basler is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative electrical control and protection solutions for high-growth industrial markets including grid and utility infrastructure, power generation and data center.
With three manufacturing facilities in Highland, IL, Taylor, TX, and Piedras Negras, Mexico, Basler’s technologies regulate and protect mission-critical equipment for a broad and expanding customer base.
“The acquisition of Basler demonstrates our commitment to deploy our strong free cash flow in a disciplined manner toward strategic acquisitions that enhance our access to high-growth markets supported by strong secular trends. Basler’s leading technology capabilities and deeply embedded customer relationships, built over 80+ years of innovation, further enhance our position as a leader in the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy,” said Greg Henderson, President and CEO of Littelfuse.
“The addition of Basler aligns with our strategic priorities by strengthening our secular growth story while opening new organic growth opportunities for Littelfuse products. We are excited to welcome the Basler team and look forward to leveraging our complementary technologies, engineering capabilities and manufacturing footprint to drive long-term growth, profitability enhancements, and shareholder value.”
Founded in 1942, Basler is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of electrical control and protection solutions, based in Highland, Illinois, with ~700 employees. Basler’s products are used by over 1,600 global customers in a diverse range of critical applications and end markets, including power generation, power transmission, grid and utility infrastructure, HVAC, data center, and industrial & electrical equipment. For full-year 2025, Basler is expected to generate revenue of $125 million with a high-teens adjusted EBITDA margin.
Ken Rhodes, President of Basler, said, “We are excited to join an industry leader with a long history of strong customer partnerships and technology advancements. Basler’s customer-focused team, culture and technology innovations are well aligned with Littelfuse, and we look forward to working together to deliver meaningful value.”
Financial Highlights
The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $350M, subject to customary adjustments. Adjusting for the present value of expected tax benefits of approximately $30M, the transaction represents approximately 13.5x Basler’s forecasted full year 2025 adjusted EBITDA. Littelfuse expects the acquisition to be accretive to adjusted diluted EPS in 2026.
Transaction Details
The transaction is anticipated to close by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals. Upon completion of the transaction, Basler will be reported as part of Littelfuse Industrial Segment. Barclays is serving as exclusive strategic advisor to Littelfuse.
