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Ricardo Mergers & Acquisitions

Ricardo M&A Summary

Ricardo has acquired 4 companies of its own, including 3 in the last 5 years. It has also divested 1 asset.

It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2024, when it sold Ricardo Defense to Gladstone Investment for $85M. Ricardo has acquired in 1 US state, and 3 countries. The Company’s most targeted sectors include business services (100%).

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity5
    • M&A Buy Activity4
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 3
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1

Ricardo

Ricardo Plc

Shoreham Technical Centre,
Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5FG
United Kingdom,
+44 12 7345 5611
www.ricardo.com

All (5) Buy (4) Sell (1)
Date Target Value
$mlns 		Transaction Type Acquirer Seller SRC
Link
2024-12-16 Ricardo Defense · Defense
Troy, Michigan · www.ricardo.com/en/markets/aerospace-and-defence/defense-usa

Ricardo Defense is a global niche specialists in designing vehicle engineering solutions that improve safety and reduce fossil fuel usage and carbon emissions. Ricardo Defense's capabilities are focused on leveraging cutting-edge technical knowledge to create safety-critical vehicle systems and software solutions that protect those who willingly put their lives on the line, both home and abroad, to keep us safe. Ricardo Defense is based in Troy, Michigan.

85 Divestiture

Gladstone Investment Corporation PE

Ricardo


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