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ACQUISITIONS
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS ACQUISITIONS
On July 1, 2025, Wabtec acquired 100% ownership in Evident’s Inspection Technologies division ("Inspection Technologies") for approximately $1.788 billion. Inspection Technologies was formerly part of the Scientific Solutions Division of Olympus Corporation, a global leader in Non-Destructive Testing, Remote Visual Inspection and Analytical Instruments solutions for mission critical assets. Inspection Technologies’ leading industry presence and innovative product portfolio is expected to significantly expand Wabtec's capabilities, adding advanced automated inspection capabilities, driving technology in a space where data acquisition, analytics and automation are critical. Inspection Technologies reports within the Digital Intelligence product line of the Freight Segment. The acquisition was funded with a combination of cash on hand, proceeds from the 2035 Notes, and borrowings under other sources of available liquidity.
The following table summarizes the preliminary fair value of the Inspection Technologies assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
In millions
Assets acquired
Cash and cash equivalents $44 
Accounts receivable 73 
Inventory 144 
Other current assets 8 
Property, plant and equipment 59 
Goodwill 932 
Other intangible assets734 
Other noncurrent assets 37 
Total assets acquired 2,031 
Liabilities assumed
Current liabilities 64 
Noncurrent liabilities 179 
Total liabilities assumed 243 
Net assets acquired $1,788 
The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were determined using the income, cost and market approaches. Discounted cash flow models were used to estimate the fair values of acquired intangible assets. The fair value measurements were primarily based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and are considered Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Intangible assets acquired include customer relationships and acquired technology that are subject to amortization, and trade names that were assigned an indefinite life and are not subject to amortization. Contingent liabilities assumed as part of the transaction were not material. These estimates are preliminary in nature and subject to adjustments, which could be material as the Company has not completed its valuation of acquired assets and liabilities. Any necessary adjustments will be finalized within one year from the date of acquisition.
Goodwill was calculated as the difference between the acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred and the fair value of the net assets acquired, and represents the assembled workforce and the future economic benefits, including synergies, that are expected to be achieved as a result of the acquisition. Approximately half of the purchased goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The pro forma impact on Wabtec’s sales and results of operations, including the pro forma effect of events that are directly attributable to the acquisition, was not significant.
Also during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Freight Segment completed two additional acquisitions which were individually and collectively immaterial.
On July 7, 2025, Wabtec announced a definitive agreement to acquire Frauscher Sensor Technology Group GmbH ("Frauscher"), a global market leader in train detection, wayside object control solutions and axle counting systems for approximately €675 million.
On March 18, 2025, Wabtec announced a definitive agreement to acquire Dellner Couplers, a global leader in highly engineered safety-critical train connection systems and services for passenger rail rolling stock, for approximately €890 million.
Both announced transactions are subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Transaction costs related to the completed and announced acquisitions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, were approximately $9 million and $44 million, respectively, and are included in Selling, general, and administrative expenses.
During 2024, the Company made four strategic acquisitions for a combined purchase price of approximately $168 million, net of cash acquired. Two of the acquisitions are reported in the Transit Segment, one is reported in the Digital Intelligence product line of the Freight Segment and one is reported in the Components product line of the Freight Segment. Each of the acquisitions in 2024 were individually and collectively immaterial.