UK's Rosebank Industries in talks to acquire US firms for $3.05 billion

Feb 16 (Reuters) - British investment firm Rosebank Industries ROSE.L is in advanced talks to buy two private equity-owned U.S. businesses for $3.05 billion, it said on Monday.

The company said it would fund the acquisitions through an equity raise of about 1.9 billion pounds ($2.59 billion), plus debt.

Sky News, which first reported the planned acquisitions, said Rosebank was negotiating with American Securities for processing equipment supplier CPM and precision components maker MW Industries.

American Securities, CPM and MW Industries did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment.

The investment firm, which focuses on acquiring, enhancing and eventually selling businesses, made its first acquisition since going public in 2024 when it bought U.S.-based wire‑harness producer Electrical Components International for just under $1.9  billion in August 2025.

The British company, which went public on the Alternative Investment Market, said it intends to move to the London Stock Exchange's Main Market in the second quarter regardless of whether the U.S. deals are completed.

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