MSA - M&A Summary and Business Overview

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MSA M&A Summary

MSA has acquired 6 companies, including 2 in the last 5 years. A total of 2 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 2 assets.

MSA’s largest acquisition to date was in 2021, when it acquired Bacharach for $337M. MSA has acquired in 4 different US states, and 2 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include safety/security (67%) and apparel/textiles (17%).

MSA Business Overview

Where is MSA headquartered?

MSA is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

What is MSA’s revenue?

MSA disclosed revenue of 1,788M USD for 2023 and 1,528M USD for 2022.

How many employees does MSA have?

MSA has 5,100 employees.

What sector is MSA in?

MSA is a safety/security company.

When was MSA founded?

MSA was founded in 1914.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity8
    • M&A Buy Activity6
    • M&A Sell Activity2
  • Total Sectors Invested 3
  • Total Countries Invested 2
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 4
  • M&A Advisors 3

MSA

MSA Safety, Inc.

1000 Cranberry Woods Drive,
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066
United States,
(724) 776-8600
www.msasafety.com

MSA engages in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people's health and safety. Many MSA products typically integrate any combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. MSA Safety was founded in 1914 and is based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.4/yr) # 4 - 2 - - - 6
vol $684M $337M $1.0B
Sell (0.0/yr) # 2 - - - - - 2
  8

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Bacharach, Inc. 2021-05-24 337M USD Add-on Acquisition
Kensington, Pennsylvania · www.mybacharach.com
Bristol Uniforms Ltd. 2021-01-25 - Add-on Acquisition
Bristol, United Kingdom · www.bristoluniforms.com
Globe Manufacturing Co. LLC 2017-06-28 215M USD Add-on Acquisition
Pittsfield, New Hampshire · www.globeturnoutgear.com
Senscient, Inc. 2016-09-19 - Add-on Acquisition
League City, Texas · www.senscient.com
Latchways plc 2015-10-21 189M GBP Add-on Acquisition
Devizes, United Kingdom · www.latchways.com
Paraclete Armor & Equipment, Inc. 2011-10-14 - Divestiture
Pompano Beach, Florida
General Monitors, Inc. 2010-10-13 280M USD Add-on Acquisition
Lake Forest, California · www.generalmonitors.com
Baseline-Mocon, Inc. 1998-06-30 - Divestiture
Lyons, Colorado · www.baseline-mocon.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Safety/Security 4 (67%) 469M (46%) - -
Apparel/Textiles 1 (17%) 215M (21%) - -
Test/Measurement Equipment 1 (17%) 337M (33%) - -
Defense - - 1 (50%) -
Semiconductors - - 1 (50%) -
Total 6 $1.0B 2 -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 4 832M 2 -
  Texas 1 - - -
  Pennsylvania 1 337M - -
  New Hampshire 1 215M - -
  California 1 280M - -
  Florida - - 1 -
  Colorado - - 1 -
United Kingdom 2 189M - -
Domestic 4 (67%) 832M (81%) 2 (100%) -
Cross-border 2 (33%) 189M (19%) - -
Total 6 $1.0B 2 -

Top M&A Advisors

Financial Deals
Versailles Group Ltd.
 1
Lazard Ltd.
 1
Confluence Advisors LLC
 1

Deal Values

buy # Total
$100M to $1B 4 $1.0B
TOTAL $1.0B
Largest Bacharach, Inc.
$337M (2021-05-24)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
33%
2 (33%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
2 (100%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Safety/Security

Revenue

1,788   18% 2023
1,528   10% 2022
1,400   4% 2021
1,348   4% 2020
1,402   4% 2019
1,358   14% 2018
1,197   5% 2017
1,150   2% 2016
1,131   1% 2015
1,134   2% 2014
1,112   1% 2013
1,110   2012
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Employees

5,100

Established

1914

Public

NYSE: MSA

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