M&A Deal Summary

Gentex Acquires eSight

On January 7, 2024, Gentex acquired medical products company eSight

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Gentex’s 1st transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Gentex’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Gentex’s 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-01-07
Target eSight
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Gentex
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

eSight

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
eSight is a provider of vision enhancement technologies, to develop and manufacture the next generation of mobile electronic eyewear designed to help people living with visual impairments. eSight is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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Buyer

Gentex

Zeeland, Michigan, United States

Category Company
Founded 1974
Sector Automotive
Employees6,245
Revenue 2.3B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Gentex's corporate headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan.
Gentex's corporate headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan.

Gentex is a supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based lighting-assist and driver-assist systems to the global automotive industry. The Company also provides commercial smoke alarms and signaling devices to the global fire protection market, as well as dimmable aircraft windows for the commercial, business and general aviation markets. Gentex was founded in 1974 and is based in Zeeland, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 8
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 6
State (Ontario) 1 of 1
Country (Canada) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-06 Guardian

Tel Aviv, Israel

Guardian is a multi-modal sensor technology designed to provide a comprehensive suite of driver- and cabin-monitoring solutions for the automotive industry. Guardian was founded in 2015 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-12-18 VOXX International

Orlando, Florida, United States

VOXX International is a consumer electronics company that designs, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of products including automotive entertainment systems, home audio equipment, and security solutions. It is focused on innovation, investing in research and development to create cutting-edge products to meet the needs of today's tech-savvy consumers. VOXX International was founded in 1960 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

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