Siemens has agreed to acquire Dotmatics for $5.1 billion to strengthen its position in the life sciences sector, leveraging advanced R&D software and AI capabilities.

Overview of the Deal

The acquisition of Dotmatics by Siemens is designed to enhance Siemens' presence in the life sciences segment of industrial software, complementing its strong foothold in discrete industrials and electrical & electronics sectors. With this acquisition, Siemens aims to leverage its expertise in research and development applications alongside data management to further penetrate the life sciences market.

This strategic acquisition is set at a total transaction size of $5.1 billion, which represents a 39x multiple of the expected EBITDA for the fiscal year ending September 2025. The financing for this deal is anticipated through share sales, and it is expected to be immediately accretive to Siemens' free cash flow even before the inclusion of projected revenue synergies totaling $100 million per year.

Information on Dotmatics

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Boston, USA, Dotmatics is a prominent R&D software company specializing in web-based scientific solutions. The company focuses on enhancing collaboration, automation, and analysis in research laborator