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Energy Transition, Power & Infrastructure | Industrials
2025

Oaktree has acquired Electro Switch

Electro Switch

Electro Switch Corp. (Electro Switch or the Company) is a leading manufacturer of specialized electromechanical switches, relays, and other electrical apparatus for customers in the power, utility, data center, defense, and industrial markets. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Weymouth, MA, the Company goes to market with premier brands including Electro Switch, Sunrise Technologies, Ripley Lighting Controls, Digitran, Betatronix, CTI Electronics and CW Industries. Electro Switch is recognized throughout the U.S. and around the world for delivering customized, application-specific solutions to meet the unique needs of its customers. For additional information, please visit Electro Switch’s website at www.electroswitchcorp.com.

The Deal

Lincoln International served as buy-side advisor to Oaktree. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Oaktree

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $209 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has over 1,450 employees and offices in 26 cities worldwide. For additional information, please visit Oaktree’s website at www.oaktreecapital.com.

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