A. O. Smith to Acquire Pureit
The company is a leading water purification business in South Asia
Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corp. announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Pureit from Unilever.
Pureit offers a broad range of residential water purification solutions and has annual sales of approximately $60 million, primarily in India. The purchase price will be about $120 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments. The Company expects to complete the acquisition of Pureit by the end of 2024 and does not expect the acquisition to have a material impact on earnings in the first year.
“We believe the addition of Pureit will strengthen our leadership position as a global supplier of premium water treatment products and double our market penetration in South Asia. The acquisition will also support our corporate strategy by enhancing our premium product portfolio and distribution capabilities,” said Kevin J. Wheeler, A. O. Smith’s chairman and chief executive officer.
Eduardo Campanella, president of Unilever Home Care, said, “This sale of Pureit marks another milestone on our journey to evolve our portfolio towards higher-growth spaces, in line with our Growth Action Plan. Pureit provides essential water purification solutions to millions of loyal consumers, and I am confident the brand will thrive further under the ownership of A. O. Smith.”
