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ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURE OF BUSINESSES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, Transaction between Entities under Common Control, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURE OF BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURE OF BUSINESSES
Acquisition of Fibrebond Corporation
On April 1, 2025, Eaton acquired Fibrebond Corporation (Fibrebond) for $1.43 billion, net of cash acquired. Fibrebond is a U.S. based designer and builder of pre-integrated modular power enclosures for data center, industrial, utility and communications customers. Fibrebond is reported within the Electrical Americas business segment.
The acquisition of Fibrebond has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting which requires the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their respective fair values on the acquisition date. During the measurement period, which ended in March 2026, opening balance sheet adjustments were made to finalize Eaton's fair value estimates based on the final valuations received, which are summarized in the table below. The measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact to the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(In millions)Preliminary AllocationMeasurement Period AdjustmentsFinal Allocation
Accounts receivable $50 $(6)$44 
Inventory96 5 101 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets72 (5)67 
Property, plant and equipment104 13 117 
Other intangible assets709 6 715 
Other assets3 — 3 
Accounts payable(48)— (48)
Other current liabilities(106)26 (80)
Other noncurrent liabilities(2)(23)(25)
Total identifiable net assets878 16 894 
Goodwill572 (31)541 
Total consideration, net of cash received$1,450 $(15)$1,435 
Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the anticipated synergies of acquiring Fibrebond. Goodwill recognized as a result of the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes. The estimated fair value of the customer relationships, technology, trademarks and backlog intangible assets of $410 million, $171 million, $74 million and $60 million, respectively were determined using either the relief-from-royalty model or the multi-period excess earnings model, which are discounted cash flow models that rely on the Company's estimates. These estimates require judgment of future revenue growth rates, future margins, and the applicable weighted-average cost of capital used to discount those estimated cash flows. The weighted-average cost of capital is an estimate of the overall after-tax rate of return required by equity and debt market holders of a business enterprise. The estimated useful lives for the customer relationships, technology, trademarks and backlog intangible assets were 17 years, 9 years, 17 years and 2 years, respectively. See Note 6 for additional information about goodwill.
As part of the acquisition, Eaton assumed $240 million of employee transaction and retention awards. Awards vest in six equal annual installments starting in the second quarter of 2025, subject to continued employment with Eaton. Forfeited employee awards are paid to former Fibrebond shareholders annually. Eaton recognizes compensation expense for the awards over the requisite service period and any employee forfeitures owed to former Fibrebond shareholders are expensed immediately in Other expense (income) - net. Expense related to the awards is reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income as follows:
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(In millions)2026202520262025
Cost of products sold$9 $34 $19 $34 
Selling and administrative expense5 11 7 11 
Other expense (income) - net13 2 13 2 
Total expense$27 $47 $39 $47 
Eaton's 2025 condensed consolidated financial statements include Fibrebond results of operations, including segment operating profit of $44 million on sales of $144 million, from the date of acquisition through June 30, 2025.
Acquisition of Resilient Power Systems Inc.
On August 6, 2025, Eaton acquired Resilient Power Systems Inc. (Resilient), a leading North American developer and manufacturer of innovative energy solutions, including solid-state transformer-based technology. Resilient was acquired for $86 million, including $55 million of cash paid at closing and an initial estimate of $31 million for the fair value of contingent future consideration based on 2025 through 2028 revenue performance and achievement of technology-based milestones. The fair value of contingent consideration liabilities is estimated by discounting contingent payments expected to be made, and may increase or decrease based on changes in milestone achievements and discount rates, with a maximum possible undiscounted value of $45 million. As of June 30, 2026, the fair value of the contingent future payments is $32 million. Resilient is reported within the Electrical Americas business segment.
As part of the acquisition, Eaton assumed employee incentives with a maximum payout of $50 million contingent upon achievement of the same revenue performance and technology-based milestones, as well as continued employment with Eaton. The incentives will be paid over three years, starting in 2026 and concluding in 2028. As of June 30, 2026, the Company expects to pay $50 million of employee incentives based on the estimated probability of the milestones being achieved. Compensation expense will be recognized over the requisite service period. During the second quarter and the first six months of 2026, the Company recognized compensation expense of $6 million and $16 million, respectively, which was included in Selling and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Investment in SPAN
On January 15, 2026, Eaton invested $75 million in SPAN for a stake of approximately 7 percent. SPAN is a manufacturer of smart panel and power controls technology to further enable affordable home electrification at scale. Eaton accounts for this nonmarketable investment at cost, less impairment, adjusted for observable price changes. The investment is included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Acquisition of Ultra PCS Limited
On January 23, 2026, Eaton acquired Ultra PCS Limited (Ultra PCS) for $1.53 billion, net of cash acquired. Ultra PCS is headquartered in the U.K. with operations in the U.K. and the U.S. Ultra PCS produces electronic controls, sensing, stores ejection and data processing solutions, enabling mission success for global aerospace customers in the air and on the ground. Ultra PCS is reported within the Aerospace business segment.
The acquisition of Ultra PCS has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting which requires the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their respective fair values on the acquisition date, as well as measurement period adjustments recorded as of June 30, 2026. The table below summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date. These preliminary estimates will continue to be revised during the measurement period as third-party valuations are updated and finalized, further information becomes available and additional analyses are performed. These differences could have a material impact on Eaton's preliminary purchase price allocation. The current measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact to the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(In millions)Preliminary AllocationMeasurement Period AdjustmentsAdjusted Preliminary Allocation
Accounts receivable $38 $— $38 
Inventory65 — 65 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets26 — 26 
Property, plant and equipment21 — 21 
Other intangible assets798 (7)791 
Other assets4 — 4 
Accounts payable(13)— (13)
Other current liabilities(77)— (77)
Other noncurrent liabilities(170)(5)(175)
Total identifiable net assets692 (12)680 
Goodwill837 12 849 
Total consideration, net of cash received$1,529 $— $1,529 
Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the anticipated synergies of acquiring Ultra PCS. As a result of the acquisition, goodwill of $96 million recognized in the United States is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Other intangible assets of $791 million include customer relationships, technology, trademarks and backlog. Given the timing of the acquisition, Eaton used a preliminary third-party valuation to determine the fair values for intangible assets and will continue to revise during the measurement period. See Note 6 for additional information about goodwill.
The Company incurred $17 million of acquisition related transaction costs during the first six months of 2026 for Ultra PCS that were included in Selling and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Eaton's 2026 condensed consolidated financial statements include Ultra PCS results of operations, including segment operating profit of $31 million on sales of $111 million, from the date of acquisition through June 30, 2026.
Acquisition of Boyd Thermal
On March 12, 2026, Eaton acquired Boyd Thermal for $9.55 billion, net of cash acquired. Boyd Thermal is a U.S. based global leader in thermal components, systems, and ruggedized solutions for data center, aerospace and other end-markets. Boyd Thermal employs more than 6,000 people with manufacturing sites across North America, Asia, and Europe. Boyd Thermal is reported within the Electrical Global business segment.
The acquisition of Boyd Thermal has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting which requires the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their respective fair values on the acquisition date, as well as measurement period adjustments recorded as of June 30, 2026. The table below summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date. These preliminary estimates will continue to be revised during the measurement period as third-party valuations are updated and finalized, further information becomes available and additional analyses are performed. These differences could have a material impact on Eaton's preliminary purchase price allocation. The current measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact to the Consolidated Statements of Income.
(In millions)Preliminary AllocationMeasurement Period Adjustments
Adjusted Preliminary Allocation
Accounts receivable $365 $— $365 
Inventory238 (1)237 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets18 — 18 
Property, plant and equipment190 6 196 
Other intangible assets5,587 1,603 7,190 
Other assets43 — 43 
Accounts payable(307)— (307)
Other current liabilities(47)(12)(59)
Other noncurrent liabilities(1,439)(427)(1,866)
Total identifiable net assets4,648 1,169 5,817 
Goodwill4,901 (1,169)3,733 
Total consideration, net of cash received$9,549 $— $9,549 
Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the anticipated synergies of acquiring Boyd Thermal. Goodwill recognized as a result of the acquisition is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Other intangible assets of $7,190 million include customer relationships, technology and backlog. Given the timing of the acquisition, Eaton used a preliminary third-party valuation to determine the fair values for intangible assets and will continue to revise during the measurement period. See Note 6 for additional information about goodwill.
The Company incurred $1 million and $36 million of acquisition related transaction costs during the second quarter and first six months of 2026, respectively, for Boyd Thermal that were included in Selling and administrative expense on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Eaton's 2026 condensed consolidated financial statements include Boyd Thermal results of operations, including segment operating profit of $121 million on sales of $524 million, from the date of acquisition through June 30, 2026.
Planned Separation of Mobility Business
On January 26, 2026, Eaton announced its intention to separate its Mobility business segment from the rest of Eaton via a spin-off. On June 10, 2026, Eaton entered into definitive agreements with Dana Incorporated (Dana), whereby Eaton will separate the Mobility business and combine it with Dana in a Reverse Morris Trust (RMT) transaction (the separation and merger with and into Dana described below collectively referred to as the Transaction). As part of the Transaction, Eaton will distribute the Mobility business (other than certain assets and liabilities that will be sold directly to Dana in a concurrent asset sale) to Eaton shareholders through an exchange offer (split-off), in which Eaton shareholders will have the opportunity to tender their Eaton shares in exchange for shares of Mobility (USA) Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eaton (SpinCo), followed, if necessary, by a clean-up pro rata distribution. Immediately thereafter, a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of SpinCo will merge with and into Dana, with Dana surviving as a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of SpinCo. Following completion of the Transaction, Eaton shareholders are expected to own at least 50.1% of the combined company's outstanding shares. Eaton will also receive a cash distribution of approximately $1.1 billion prior to completion of the Transaction, subject to a customary cash and indebtedness adjustment and tax payments to various global jurisdictions and transaction related charges. Eaton expects to use the cash distribution consistent with its capital allocation framework, including repayment of outstanding indebtedness.
The RMT transaction is intended to be tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes to Eaton and Eaton’s shareholders and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to Dana stockholder approval, regulatory approvals, and customary closing conditions. Until the Transaction closes, the Mobility business segment will continue to operate as a business segment of Eaton and its financial results reported in Eaton’s continuing operations. In the event the Transaction is not consummated, Eaton intends to separate its Mobility business segment in a spin-off.