Transaction follows significant operational transformation of MARS under Platinum Equity ownership MARS to continue investing in growth of equipment business LOS ANGELES , Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum Equity portfolio company Motors & Armatures (MARS) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its parts division ("MARS Parts") to CSW Industrials, Inc. (NYSE: CSW) for $650 million in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. The transaction also includes an earn-out valued at up to $20 million based on the achievement of revenue targets in the year after closing.

Motors & Armatures Parts Acquisition Highlights Expands CSW's existing product portfolio in the profitable heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) end market with the addition of motors, capacitors, other HVAC/R electrical components and equipment installation offerings as well as other components used by the pro trades for HVAC/R repairs and replacements Aligns with previously established acquisition criteria to leverage existing distribution channels, invest in the profitable HVAC/R end market, expand products offerings, and grow share of wallet with our existing customers Valuation represents approximately 10.5x identified synergies-adjusted Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) EBITDA or approximately 12.5x TTM adjusted EBITDA at close Expected to be immediately accretive to CSW's EPS and EBITDA, with an expected run rate EBITDA margin from the acquired business of at least 30% within 12 months of closing, well above the consolidated CSW EBITDA margin Transaction structure allows CSW to maintain ample liquidity to continue executing on growth strategy With this acquisition, CSW will have invested over $1.65 billion in acquisitions in its ten years as a stand-alone public company, including approximately $1 billion within the last year DALLAS, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSW Industrials, Inc. (NYSE: CSW) announced today the execution of a definitive agreement under which CSW will acquire Motors & Armatures Parts (“MARS Parts”) for $650 million in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. The transaction also includes an earn-out to pay up to $20 million based on the achievement of revenue targets in the year after closing.

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