M&A Deal Summary

Ceradyne Acquires Diaphorm Technologies

On June 9, 2009, Ceradyne acquired safety/security company Diaphorm Technologies for 10M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ceradyne’s 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Ceradyne’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Ceradyne’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ceradyne’s 1st transaction in New Hampshire.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-06-09
Target Diaphorm Technologies
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Ceradyne
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 10M USD

Target

Diaphorm Technologies

Salem, New Hampshire, United States
Diaphorm manufactures polymer based ballistic helmets for law enforcement, security and paramilitary markets. In addition to its patent portfolio, Diaphorm has recently filed multiple patent applications around their helmet and plate manufacturing methods and Ceradyne anticipates that there will be additional filings in the future.

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Buyer

Ceradyne

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1967
Sector Plastics
Employees2,112
Revenue 500M USD (2012)
DESCRIPTION

Ceradyne, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of technical ceramics suitable for a number of high-end applications, including the ceramic armored vests used by soldiers.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (New Hampshire) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2009) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 4
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North Billerica, Massachusetts, United States

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