M&A Deal Summary

Alcoa Acquires Laser Armor Tech

On August 20, 2001, Alcoa acquired metals/mining company Laser Armor Tech

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Alcoa’s 7th transaction in the Metals/Mining sector.
  • This is Alcoa’s 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Alcoa’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2001-08-20
Target Laser Armor Tech
Sector Metals/Mining
Buyer(s) Alcoa
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Laser Armor Tech

San Diego,, California, United States
Laser Armor Tech Corporation a manufacturer of laser welded stainless steel tubes for optical fibers.

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Buyer

Alcoa

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Company
Founded 1886
Sector Metals/Mining
Employees13,600
Revenue 10.6B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Alcoa is a lightweight metals engineering and manufacturing company. Alcoa’s multi-material products, which include aluminum, titanium, and nickel, are used worldwide in aircraft, automobiles, commercial transportation, packaging, building and construction, oil and gas, defense, consumer electronics, and industrial applications. Alcoa was incorporated in 1886 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 24
Sector (Metals/Mining) 7 of 11
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 10 of 18
State (California) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 9 of 17
Year (2001) 6 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-07-27 Alcoa - Baton Rouge Calcined Petroleum Coke Business

Louisiana, United States

Alcoa Inc. - Baton Rouge Calcined Petroleum Coke Business serves a diverse group of aluminum producers.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2001-11-30 REDD Team Mfg.

Keystone Heights, Florida, United States

REDD Team Mfg. is a fast growing, highly specialized manufacturer of durable extruded aluminum products for institutional, commercial, residential, military and municipal markets. It manufactures ramps and stair systems; gangways and floating docks; and pedestrian bridges. REDD team offers a complete line of accessibility products that conform to the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.

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