ITT Completes Major SPX FLOW Acquisition, Issues Shares with Registration Rights

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ITT Inc. has completed its $4.775 billion acquisition of SPX FLOW, a major strategic transaction, and issued 3.84 million shares to the seller, who now holds registration rights for potential future sales.

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• Acquisition Consummated

  ITT Inc. completed its $4.775 billion acquisition of SPX FLOW, Inc. on March 2, 2026, a major strategic transaction previously announced on December 4, 2025.

• Stock Consideration Issued

  As part of the acquisition, ITT issued 3,839,824 shares of its common stock to the seller, LSF11 Redwood Parent, L.P.

• Registration Rights Granted

  A Registration Rights Agreement was executed, providing the seller with demand, "piggy-back," and shelf registration rights for the newly issued shares, potentially leading to future sales.

• SPX FLOW Performance Update

  The acquired SPX FLOW reported strong 2025 results with over $1.3 billion in revenue and 14% organic orders growth, meeting ITT's expectations.

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This 8-K announces the consummation of ITT Inc.'s previously disclosed $4.775 billion acquisition of SPX FLOW, a significant strategic move that transforms ITT's portfolio. The deal involved the issuance of 3,839,824 shares of ITT common stock to the seller, LSF11 Redwood Parent, L.P., for which a Registration Rights Agreement was simultaneously executed. This agreement grants the seller the ability to register and potentially sell these shares in the future, creating a potential overhang on the stock. The filing also provides positive initial performance data for SPX FLOW, reporting over $1.3 billion in revenue and 14% organic orders growth for 2025, aligning with ITT's expectations and de-risking the integration. The renaming of ITT's Industrial Process segment to "Flow Technologies" further underscores the strategic shift towards higher-growth, higher-margin businesses.