Agreement signedPublished 27 Oct 2026

CPE /
A. O. Smith’s China business

CPE agrees to buy 81% of A. O. Smith's China business

Valuation
$400m
Stage
Agreement signed
Source · 27 Oct 2026
01 / BuyerCPE
02 / TargetA. O. Smith’s China business
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What happened

A. O. Smith has signed definitive agreements under which alternative asset manager CPE will acquire an 81% interest in its China business. A. O. Smith keeps a 19% interest and enters a long-term brand licensing agreement.

The deal values the China business at about $400 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis.

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