M&A Deal Summary

The Vitec Group Acquires RT Motion Systems

On September 20, 2017, The Vitec Group acquired consumer products company RT Motion Systems for 3M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Vitec Group’s 2nd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is The Vitec Group’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is The Vitec Group’s 3rd transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-09-20
Target RT Motion Systems
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) The Vitec Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 3M GBP

Target

RT Motion Systems

Stroud, United Kingdom
RT Motion Systems Ltd. is a provider of wireless motor lens control systems for broadcast, cine and video cameras. Pioneering the use of brushless motors and advanced, long-range wireless technology, RTMotion continues to invest heavily in R&D, working closely with its worldwide network of partners, rental houses and customer base of world class cinematographers and camera departments.

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Buyer

The Vitec Group

Richmond, United Kingdom

Category Company
Founded 1909
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees1,800
Revenue 284M GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION

The Vitec Group is a provider of products and services for the broadcast and video; photographic; and military, aerospace, and government (MAG) markets worldwide. The Vitec Group was founded in 1909 and is based in Richmond, the United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 12
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 2 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 10
Country: United Kingdom M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 8
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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