M&A Deal Summary

BAE System Acquires Armor Holdings GP

On May 9, 2007, BAE System acquired aerospace company Armor Holdings GP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BAE System’s 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is BAE System’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is BAE System’s 2nd transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-05-09
Target Armor Holdings GP
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) BAE System
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Armor Holdings GP

Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Armor Holdings GP LLC provides security products and vehicle armor systems for the military, law enforcement, and commercial markets.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

BAE System

Camberley, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1970
Sector Defense
Employees99,800
Revenue 23.1B GBP (2023)
DESCRIPTION
BAE office in Reston, Virginia.
BAE office in Reston, Virginia.

BAE Systems is a provider of defense and security products and services. From sophisticated cyber services and military support, to mission critical electronic systems and protection equipment, BAE aims to be at the forefront of defense technology and science. BAE Systems was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Camberley, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 27
Sector (Aerospace) 1 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 21
State (Florida) 2 of 4
Country (United States) 5 of 17
Year (2007) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-01 Safariland

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Safariland is a manufacturer of protective products and equipment primarily for law enforcement and military customers. Key product categories include body armor, duty gear, tactical armor, and armor systems, less-lethal products, and firearms accessories. Safariland was established in 1964 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-11-28 Pitch Technologies AB

Linköping, Sweden

Pitch Technologies AB is a provider of computer-based training and research simulation technologies.

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