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2024
Update | Organizational Announcement | CEO statement
As announced before, an agreement was reached with an affiliate of Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) for the sale of ERIKS, as part of the SHV strategy to divest some of its companies.
We can now inform you that we have obtained all necessary regulatory approvals and the transaction between SHV and Lone Star has been completed. This means that as of 30 April 2024, ERIKS will no longer be part of SHV.
2023
Update | Organizational Announcement | CEO statement
In March 2023, we announced that SHV decided to explore a potential divestment of ERIKS (see press release below).
We are pleased to announce that SHV has reached an agreement with an affiliate of Lone Star to acquire ERIKS. Lone Star is a leading private equity firm advising over 20 funds that invest globally in real estate, equity, credit and other assets.
SHV believes that, under this new ownership, ERIKS will be better positioned to realise its strategic ambitions and opportunities for further growth.
The transaction, which is conditional on works council consultation and regulatory approvals, is expected to be finalised in the first half of 2024.
Until the closing of the transaction, SHV will remain the owner of ERIKS and business will continue as usual.
Organizational Announcement | CEO statement
We hereby inform you that SHV has decided to explore a potential divestment of ERIKS. Please see the announcement that SHV has published today on the SHV website.
What does this mean for ERIKS?
We have successfully concluded the first phase of our Fuel for Growth program, our sales and profit are steadily improving and there is still potential for even more growth. Under SHV’s ownership, we have been able to significantly invest in our specialism (e.g. by realising new facilities such as the CDC in Germany, the industrial plastics facility and new clean rooms in The Netherlands, the new gaskets facility in Slovakia and the FCE in the UK, expanding our Centres of Expertise and strengthening our engineering capabilities) and the relationship with our suppliers and customers (e.g. by strengthening our sales teams and establishing International Sales Development and Global Procurement/ Project PACE). With the establishment of ERIKS Operations we will significantly improve the efficiency of the back-end of our organisation. We are grateful to SHV for their support during the past period and by letting us put in place strong fundamentals for future success.
The intended divestment will also mean the start of a new period. With a (potential) new owner, we will be able to accelerate the next phase of our Fuel for Growth program, including further inorganic growth through acquisitions in support of our strategy.
Personally, I am excited to make this (potential) next step in our Fuel for Growth journey. We are making a great start of the year and are seeing the benefits of all the hard work of the first phase of Fuel for Growth.
In the meantime, nothing will change, it is business as usual. ERIKS remains the specialised industrial service provider that customers can count on for the delivery of our/ our suppliers’ products and services.
Otherwise there is no further information; If and when there is something to announce we will let you know.
Stepan Breedveld, CEO
2022
ERIKS completes the divestment of our North American Business
Today, ERIKS finalised the sale of its North American activities to LKCM Headwater Investments, as announced on 14 February 2022 – marking an important milestone in its strategic agenda. As of 1 April 2022, ERIKS will be a leading European player with a growing presence in Asia.
In response to the situation regarding Russia and Ukraine, SHV has released the following statement
“During the past days, SHV has followed the tragic events in Ukraine with sadness and disbelief. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the people and families seeking safety, shelter and peace following the violation of the territorial integrity of Ukraine by Russia.
In line with the SHV Purpose, our first priority is the well-being of our over 1,100 employees and their families in the region. Our teams are working around the clock to help secure their safety, using all the resources that are available. We will keep all our employees in mind throughout the region as we navigate through this crisis.
For now, no new investments, no new projects and no new exports to Russia will be undertaken. Simultaneously we asses our current and future obligations on a continuous basis as the situation evolves. We fully adhere to the sanctions, both in spirit and in law and make sure we stay compliant in what we do.
In support of international efforts, we contribute to this humanitarian crisis in a practical way. For example, our colleagues from Gaspol, our Polish activities from SHV Energy, are providing gas bottles for heating to the shelters of refugees.”
ERIKS is in line with the statement above and is proud to be part of SHV, a global family-owned business with an impressive Group of companies including SHV Energy, Makro, Mammoet, Nutreco, NPM Capital, Kiwa and ONE Dyas.
LKCM Headwater Investments to acquire ERIKS’ North American Business
Utrecht, Netherlands – 14 February 2022 – Today, ERIKS NV, a specialized industrial service provider, announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its North American activities, operating under the names ERIKS North America, Rawson-Industrial Controls, ERIKS Seals and Plastics and CNC Flow Control to LKCM Headwater Investments, a US-based private investment firm with more than $2 billion USD under management.
The North American businesses have a combined turnover of $624 million USD and operate in the United States and Canada. The intended transaction is subject to approval of US pre-merger clearance and limited additional conditions. Closing is expected in the coming weeks.
“Today’s announcement marks an important milestone for ERIKS. The intended transaction reinforces our strategic agenda with an increased geographical focus on Europe and Asia,” says Stepan Breedveld, ERIKS Chief Executive Officer. “This allows for greater flexibility to accelerate our growth plans, expand our offering and respond to the needs of our customers and markets we operate in. Under the ownership of LKCM Headwater, the intended transaction provides the same strong outcome for the North American businesses, benefitting customers, employees and suppliers.”
“Given our long history of investing in industrial distributors, we have followed the ERIKS North America companies for many years and have significant respect for their strong legacies and decades of leadership,” says Bryan King, Managing Partner at LKCM Headwater Investments. “We appreciate the thoughtful stewardship under ERIKS’ ownership and are excited to partner with management to continue building these long-standing, stalwart brands and welcome them into our family of industrial distribution companies and resources.”
ERIKS NV and LKCM Headwater have agreed to jointly serve international customers that have a presence in North America and Europe.
Following the closing, ERIKS will have a European focus with a growing presence in Asia.
About ERIKS
ERIKS is a specialised industrial service provider that offers a wide range of technical products, co-engineering and customisation solutions, as well as related services. ERIKS helps customers in a variety of industrial segments to improve their performance and reduce their total cost of ownership. ERIKS is proud to be part of SHV, a global family owned business with an impressive Group of companies including SHV Energy, Makro, Mammoet, Nutreco, NPM Capital, Kiwa and ONE Dyas. For more information, visit www.eriks.com
About LKCM Headwater Investments
LKCM Headwater Investments is a Texas-based private investment firm affiliated with Luther King Capital Management, an SEC-registered investment firm established in 1979 with over $25 billion USD of AUM. LKCM Headwater’s proven investment discipline is centered around a long-term focus of investing in strategically well-positioned companies with opportunities to re-invest cash flows into multiple high return investment opportunities. Further, LKCM and its affiliates have a long history of successfully investing in and growing value-added and niche distributors. For more information, visit www.lkcmheadwater.com
2021
ERIKS, Econosto and Econosto Mideast reach settlement with Dutch authorities
Utrecht, 28 April 2021. ERIKS today announces it has reached a settlement with the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service (NPPS). ERIKS, Econosto and Econosto Mideast (EME) have together paid a fine of € 10,953,000. In addition, EME has paid an amount of € 29,158,000 for unlawfully obtained advantage. The reached settlements follow the completion of the NPPS’s investigation into the matter.
Explanation of case
- In response to internal signals of irregularities related to payments made by EME, ERIKS and its parent company SHV commissioned an investigation in 2015 and 2016.
- This investigation revealed that EME had made commission payments to third parties, and that a part of these payments had been made to employees of clients to acquire contracts. Furthermore, there were doubts regarding how these payments were administered and reported. These payments were halted immediately after they were discovered.
- On its own initiative and on behalf of ERIKS, Econosto and EME, SHV shared the outcome of this investigation with the NPPS in 2016. Subsequently, ERIKS and its (indirect) subsidiaries fully cooperated with the NPPS’s investigation into the matter.
- On the basis of the outcome of the above-mentioned investigation, ERIKS, in close cooperation with SHV, immediately restored order, including by intervening firmly at EME.
- In addition to the commission payments made, it also turned out that EME, despite instructions to the contrary from ERIKS in 2010 and subsequent years, continued to do business with Iran. This led to three violations of the international sanctions against Iran.
- In 2016, ERIKS decided to proceed with a controlled decommissioning of EME. Currently, the final formal steps are taken to complete the liquidation of EME.
Stepan Breedveld, CEO ERIKS: “The integrity breaches in the Middle East are serious and affected us deeply. ERIKS took rigorous measures at the time, including the full dismantling of our Middle East office. I joined ERIKS as CEO in 2020. I have seen how this case has led to strong emotions in the organisation and disappointment among our many loyal employees. We have learned clear lessons from the grave errors made in the past. I am impressed by how diligently the company has worked over the past few years to structurally strengthen its compliance and risk management and the continuous attention the entire organisation devotes to ethics and integrity. We see this as indispensable prerequisites for how we operate, anywhere in the world. We never make concessions in this regard. Following this settlement, we can now put this matter behind us and focus fully on supporting our industrial clients with our expertise and products.”
Measures taken
In response to the investigation, the results of which we shared with the NPPS, ERIKS, in close cooperation with SHV, immediately intervened and implemented a number of structural measures, including:
- The immediate replacement of key personnel.
- The institutionalisation of the Internal Audit function.
- The implementation of a comprehensive compliance policy at all its subsidiaries. This policy is focused on, among other things, anti-bribery & anti-corruption, the screening of third parties and compliance with sanction-related legislation and export measures.
- The organisation of compliance training courses for all EME employees.
- The review of the processes in which the irregularities occurred and the addition of extra checks to these processes.
- The creation of a more senior Ethics & Compliance (E&C) position within ERIKS, the placement of experienced people in (sometimes new) E&C positions and the installation of an Ethics & Compliance Committee.
- The introduction of standard agent audits, which are used to verify whether all conditions are checked when entering into contracts with and paying agents.
- The introduction of a compliance due diligence for major acquisitions.
- None of the employees directly involved in the irregularities are currently employed at ERIKS, Econosto or EME.
- The decision to cease the operational activities of EME.
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ABOUT ERIKS
ERIKS is a specialised industrial service provider that offers a wide range of technical products, co-engineering and customisation solutions, as well as related services. ERIKS helps customers in a variety of industrial segments to improve their products' performance and reduce their total cost of ownership.
Our specialisation is based on technical expertise. Over the past 80 years, we have built up in-depth expertise in the areas of sealing, rubber, gaskets, valves, instrumentation, industrial & hydraulic hoses, industrial plastics, transmission technology, bearings, conveyor systems, tools, and maintenance and safety products. Thanks to a strong focus on digitalisation and data insights, we develop new services and improve processes for our clients.
ERIKS has offices in 17 countries, with strong positions in Western Europe and North America, alongside a presence in Asia. For more information about ERIKS, visit our website at: www.eriks.com
PRESS CONTACT:
Messalina Tiro, Head of Communications
messalina.tiro@eriks.com
2020
Sale of Siekmann Econosto discontinued
Utrecht, 17 September 2020 - The intended sale of Siekmann Econosto GmbH, as announced on 12 August 2019, will not take place on short notice. The intended buyer Neway Valve Company retracted from the deal process, attributing this decision to the changed market situation as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Neway will pay ERIKS €500,000 as compensation for the damage incurred. Siekmann is still part of ERIKS and will remain so until further notice.
ERIKS acquires locations in Cardiff and Derby.
Utrecht, 15 June 2020 - ERIKS expands in the UK with the acquisition of two sites previously operated by Parsons Peebles Group (PPG). The acquired sites in Cardiff and Derby are dedicated to the design, manufacture, installation, refurbishment, servicing and repairs of Electric Motors, Gearboxes, Pumps and associated equipment.
Stepan Breedveld, Chief Executive Officer of ERIKS: “These activities are a very good fit to our current offering in the UK & Ireland. We are always looking for opportunities to further expand, with the aim to add more value for our industrial customers. This acquisition allows us to strengthen our services in the field of Rotating and Flow equipment, which we see as a growth market. In addition to specialist know-how, these locations bring us a very solid client portfolio in segments such as utilities, water and rail. We are excited to welcome our almost 60 new colleagues, who contribute to our specialism – bringing a high level of skill, experience and passion”.
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