SWEDEN, September 20, 2019 - EnerSys (NYSE: ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has entered into an agreement to acquire N Holding AB, the parent company of NorthStar, from Altor Fund II. Headquartered in Stockholm with production in Springfield, Missouri, NorthStar designs, manufactures and distributes industrial premium batteries for the Telecom and Transportation segments.
“In line with our previously disclosed strategy to increase sales of premium products we are pleased to announce the acquisition of NorthStar, which will enable EnerSys to dramatically accelerate our production capacity expansion for TPPL batteries” said David M. Shaffer, President and Chief Executive Officer of EnerSys.
NorthStar was founded in 2000 and was acquired by Altor in 2007, as the “industrial start-up” at that time wanted a partner to expand its offering, client base and target markets to grow and move away from dependencies. Transformations like that takes time and much has been accomplished today. It is another testament to the ownership philosophy of Altor – to partner with great entrepreneurs and to take the next step of the journey in every aspect.
“NorthStar is another fine example of our longer ownership horizon. Starting twelve years ago when NorthStar had one product, one major customer and one production plant. Today, NorthStar is transformed with a broadened product offering, launched the industry’s first IoT connected battery, expanded telecom client base and expanded into the transportation vertical, with a strong blue-chip customer base” Claes Ekström at Altor comments. “We believe EnerSys is an excellent new owner for this great company”.
Altor was advised by DC Advisory (M&A) and Wigge & Partners (Legal).