M&A Deal Summary

Danaher Acquires Pelton & Crane

On June 20, 2005, Danaher acquired medical products company Pelton & Crane for 85M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Danaher’s 1st transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Danaher’s 21st largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Danaher’s 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Danaher’s 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-06-20
Target Pelton & Crane
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Danaher
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 85M USD

Target

Pelton & Crane

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Pelton & Crane Co. is a designer and manufacturer of dental equipment With primary operations in Charlotte, North Carolina and Newberg, Oregon, Pelton & Crane manufactures and sells a broad range of dental equipment, including treatment units, lights, sterilizers and cabinetry for dental professionals.

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Buyer

Danaher

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1969
Sector Diversified
Employees79,000
Revenue 31.5B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Danaher designs, manufactures and markets professional, medical, industrial and commercial products and services. Danaher's research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, service and administrative facilities are located in more than 50 countries. Danaher's business consists of five segments: Test & Measurement; Environmental; Life Sciences & Diagnostics; Dental; and Industrial Technologies. Danaher was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Washington, DC.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 42
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 8
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 38
State (North Carolina) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 8 of 28
Year (2005) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 21 of 23
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-02-28 DEXIS

Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States

DEXIS is an industry leader in developing high quality digital imaging solutions for the dental community. We build strong partnerships with our doctors and their teams, based on long-term, interactive relationships. We understand the clinical environment and devote our resources to bringing practical innovations and enhancements that benefit both practices and patients.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-07-01 Leica Microsystems

Wetzlar, Germany

Leica Microsystems GmbH is a global designer and producer of high- precision optical systems for the analysis of microstructures. It is a market leader in microscopy, pathology diagnostics, surgical microscopes as well as semiconductor wafer defect and inspection solutions and specialized electron-beam lithography systems. The company manufactures a broad range of products for numerous applications that require either microscopic visual presentation, measurement, analysis or electron-beam lithography. Leica Microsystems is represented in over 100 countries with 10 manufacturing facilities located in Europe, China and Singapore, sales and service organizations in 19 countries and an international dealer network. Leica Microsystems GmbH is based in Wetzlar, Germany.

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