GMM Pfaudler Ltd has announced that its wholly owned Brazilian subsidiary, Pfaudler Ltda., signed a definitive agreement on July 3, 2025, to acquire a 100% stake in SEMCO Tecnologia em Processos Ltda., a leading industrial mixing company based in São Paulo, Brazil.
The acquisition, valued at $18.5 million (~₹158 crore), will be completed via internal accruals and debt and is expected to close in Q2 FY26.
The acquisition of SEMCO marks a strategic move to scale GMM Pfaudler’s Mixing Technologies platform, enhancing its product offering and opening new growth avenues across South America. SEMCO brings over 40 years of expertise in industrial mixing, with an in-house R&D centre serving industries like metals, renewables, wastewater, chemicals, and petrochemicals.
SEMCO reported net sales of BRL 85.19 million (₹132.74 crore) in CY2024, with consistent revenue over the last 3 years. The ₹158 crore all-cash deal will be completed on a cash and debt-free basis. SEMCO is headquartered in São Paulo and has a solid footprint across the Brazilian industrial sector.
GMM Pfaudler reported a net loss of ₹26.95 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net profit of ₹41.48 crore in the previous quarter ended December 31, 2024. For the same period last year, i.e., quarter ended March 31, 2024, the company had posted a net profit of ₹27.63 crore.
The total income for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, stood at ₹801.86 crore, slightly lower than ₹827.31 crore recorded in the quarter ended December 31, 2024. In comparison, the company had reported a total income of ₹751.26 crore during the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
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SEMCO’s industrial blending and process equipment solutions align with GMM Pfaudler’s core business, making it a seamless strategic fit. With SEMCO’s integration, GMM will benefit from cross-border synergies, product localisation in LATAM, and access to an innovation-led customer base. This acquisition reinforces the company’s long-term goal of becoming a global leader in corrosion-resistant technologies and engineered systems.
On July 4, 2025, GMM Pfaudler share price opened at ₹1,230.00 on NSE, below the previous close of ₹1,239.80. During the day, it surged to ₹1,280.50 and dipped to ₹1,230.00. The stock is trading at ₹1,270.30 as of 10:46 AM. The stock registered a significant gain of 2.46%.
Over the past week, it has moved up by 6.63%, over the past month, it has moved up by 12.50%, and over the past 3 months, it has moved up by 22.68%.
GMM Pfaudler’s acquisition of SEMCO for ₹158 crore represents a calculated step in its international expansion. With strong operational alignment, significant regional potential, and robust financial backing, this deal is poised to enhance shareholder value and broaden the company's market presence across South America.
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Published on: Jul 4, 2025, 11:57 AM IST
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