M&A Deal Summary

American Outdoor Brands Acquires Universal Safety Response

On June 18, 2009, American Outdoor Brands acquired safety/security company Universal Safety Response for 26M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is American Outdoor Brands’ 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is American Outdoor Brands’ 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is American Outdoor Brands’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is American Outdoor Brands’ 1st transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-06-18
Target Universal Safety Response
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) American Outdoor Brands
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 26M USD
Advisor(s) Avondale Partners LLC (Financial)

Target

Universal Safety Response

Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Universal Safety Response, Inc. is a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer. Founded in 1994, USR is the original creator of GRAB(R), which has become the fastest growing barrier technology in the world. USR serves a variety of clients in the defense, transportation and petrol-chemical industries, as well as corporate facilities, airports, Fortune 500 companies, and national laboratories.

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Buyer

American Outdoor Brands

Columbia, Missouri, United States
Category Company
Founded 2020
Sector Defense
Employees315
Revenue 201M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

American Outdoor Brands is a firearm manufacturer and designer, delivering a broad portfolio of firearms, related products, and training to the global military, law enforcement, and consumer markets. American Outdoor Brands was founded in 2020 and is based in Columbia, Missouri.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 7
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 7
State (Tennessee) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 7
Year (2009) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-03 Thompson/Center Arms Company

Springfield, New Hampshire, United States

(“T/C Arms”) is the leading producer of Black Powder firearms and accessories for the hunting and shooting marketplace. T/C designs, produces and markets an extensive line of BlackPowder firearms, single-shot modern firearms, and related hunting accessories and is the #1 producer of Black Powder firearms and the 5th largest overall firearms producer in North America.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-05 Tri Town Precision Plastics

Deep River, Connecticut, United States

Tri Town Precision Plastics, Inc. is a provider of custom injection molding and contract manufacturing services to medical, general industrial, aerospace, communications, automotive, and defense industries.

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