Alfa Laval completes acquisition of Frank Mohn AS


Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid
handling – has completed the acquisition of Frank Mohn AS, following approval
from competition authorities. The acquisition, which adds marine and offshore
pumping systems, represents a significant business opportunity as it further
strengthens Alfa Laval’s position as a leading provider of critical systems for
marine and offshore oil and gas production units.
The cash consideration totals NOK 13 billion, on a cash and debt free basis. In
2013 Frank Mohn AS, which has some 1,200 employees, reported sales of NOK 3.4
billion and an order intake of NOK 6.1 billion. The acquisition, consolidated as
of May 22, will be accretive to EPS as from the closing.

“Frank Mohn AS is an excellent and well-run company,” says Lars Renström,
President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group. “I am very pleased to welcome all its
employees and its customers to Alfa Laval.”

The acquisition strengthens Alfa Laval’s product offering as regards to fluid
handling equipment and it also strengthens Alfa Laval’s position in the marine
and offshore markets. Frank Mohn AS, with the brand name Framo, is a leading
supplier of submerged pumping systems to these markets.

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About Alfa Laval


Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering
solutions based on its key technologies of heat transfer, separation and fluid
handling.

The company’s equipment, systems and services are dedicated to assisting
customers in optimizing the performance of their processes. The solutions help
them to heat, cool, separate and transport products in industries that produce
food and beverages, chemicals and petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar
and ethanol.

Alfa Laval’s products are also used in power plants, aboard ships, in the
mechanical engineering industry, in the mining industry and for wastewater
treatment, as well as for comfort climate and refrigeration applications.

Alfa Laval’s worldwide organization works closely with customers in nearly 100
countries to help them stay ahead in the global arena.

Alfa Laval is listed on Nasdaq OMX, and, in 2013, posted annual sales of about
SEK 29.8 billion (approx. 3.5 billion Euros). The company has today about 16 300
employees.

www.alfalaval.com

For more information please contact:
Peter Torstensson
Senior Vice President, Communications
Alfa Laval
Tel: + 46 46 36 72 31
Mobile: +46 709 33 72 31
Gabriella Grotte
Investor Relations Manager
Alfa Laval
Tel: +46 46 36 74 82
Mobile: +46 709 78 74 82

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