Gates Corporation to Expand North American Power Transmission Business with Acquisition
Rhea-AI Summary
Gates (NYSE:GTES) agreed to acquire the belts business from The Timken Company (NYSE:TKR), including select manufacturing assets, to expand its North American power transmission presence. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
Gates and Timken's belts business will operate separately until closing.
Positive
- Expands North American power transmission belts footprint
- Adds select Timken manufacturing assets to Gates' operations
- Broadens OEM and aftermarket channel coverage for Gates
- Gains access to the power sports segment within mobility
Negative
- Transaction terms and purchase price were not disclosed
- Closing is subject to customary conditions and expected in Q3 2026, creating near-term uncertainty
- Gates and Timken belts business will remain separate until closing, delaying integration benefits
News Market Reaction – TKR
In the May 1 session, TKR declined 1.70%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18 | Acquisition announcement | Positive | -0.8% | Acquisition of Bijur Delimon assets to expand automated lubrication systems platform. |
| Sep 10 | Acquisition completion | Positive | +0.1% | Completion of CGI, Inc. acquisition adding precision drive systems for automation. |
| Aug 05 | Acquisition agreement | Positive | -0.6% | Agreement to acquire CGI Inc. to expand motion-control platform and capabilities. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Acquisition-related headlines have led to modest moves, averaging -0.44% over the last three events, with a slight tilt toward negative reactions.
Over recent acquisition announcements, Timken has focused on expanding motion-control and lubrication capabilities. On Aug 5, 2024, it agreed to acquire CGI Inc., followed by completion on Sep 10, 2024, adding precision drive systems serving automation and medical robotics. On Mar 18, 2026, it acquired Bijur Delimon International to broaden automated lubrication systems, expected to add over $60 million in 2026 sales. Today’s divestiture-related news contrasts with that build-out but fits an ongoing portfolio-shaping strategy.
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Gates to acquire the belts business from The Timken Company
Gates is an industry leader in power transmission belt solutions across a wide range of industrial, automotive, and mobility markets and applications. Timken's belts business is a North American-based belts manufacturer serving industrial and mobility markets and applications. Both companies serve the OEM and aftermarket channels, and this acquisition will bring Gates additional market presence.
Tom Pitstick, President,
This transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Gates and the belts business of Timken will continue to operate as separate entities until the transaction closes.
About Gates Industrial Corporation
Gates is a global manufacturer of innovative, highly engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. Gates offers a broad portfolio of products to diverse aftermarket channel customers and to OEMs as specified components. Gates participates in many sectors of the industrial and consumer markets. Our products play essential roles in a diverse range of applications across a wide variety of end markets ranging from harsh and hazardous industries to everyday consumer applications, including virtually every form of transportation. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries across three major geographies: the
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "could," "seeks," "predicts," "intends," "trends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to the proposed acquisition of Timken's belts business, the expected benefits of the acquisition, and expectations regarding the performance of the Company's business and financial results. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including, among others, the possibility that the conditions to completion of the acquisition are delayed or not satisfied; the possibility that the acquisition will not result in the benefits expected by Gates; risks related to the integration of Timken's belts business, including retention of customers and employees; economic, political and other risks associated with international operations (including the imposition of tariffs), risks inherent to the manufacturing industry, macroeconomic factors beyond the Company's control (including material and logistics availability, inflation, supply chain and labor challenges and end-market recovery), risks related to catastrophic events, continued operation of our manufacturing facilities, including as a result of cybersecurity attacks, and our ability to forecast and meet demand and market acceptance of new products. Additional factors that could cause the Company's results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found under the section entitled "Risk Factors" of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in the Company's filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
Contacts
Media
Name: Raquel Fuentes
Email: Raquel.Fuentes@Gates.com
Investors
Name: Rich Kwas
Email: Richard.Kwas@Gates.com
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