M&A Deal Summary

Leonardo Acquires Daylight Solutions

On March 7, 2017, Leonardo acquired test/measurement equipment company Daylight Solutions for 150M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Leonardo’s 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Leonardo’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Leonardo’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Leonardo’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-03-07
Target Daylight Solutions
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Leonardo
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 150M USD

Target

Daylight Solutions

San Diego, California, United States
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Daylight Solutions, Inc. is a developer of molecular detection, imaging, and illumination systems for use in scientific research, life sciences, industrial process control, and defense applications.

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Buyer

Leonardo

Rome, Italy

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Category Company
Founded 1948
Sector Aerospace
Employees48,587
Revenue 14.7B EUR (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Leonardo is the first Italian industrial group , leader in the field of high technologies and ranks among the top ten in the world in the aerospace, defense and security. Leonardo was founded in 1948 and is based in Rome, Italy.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 8
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-15 DRS Environmental Systems

Arlington, Virginia, United States

DRS Environmental Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer of rugged and transportable mobile enclosures, environmental control units, power generators and other ground support systems.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy

GEM elettronica is an Italian company specializing in the production of small and medium-sized 3D radars, electro-optical sensors, and inertial systems for the maritime, air, and land sectors. GEM elettronica was founded in 1977 and is based in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy.

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