M&A Deal Summary

Combined Systems Acquires Thompson Handcuffs

On August 3, 2010, Combined Systems acquired safety/security company Thompson Handcuffs

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Combined Systems’ 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Combined Systems’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Combined Systems’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-08-03
Target Thompson Handcuffs
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Combined Systems
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Thompson Handcuffs

Bedford Park, Illinois, United States
Thompson Handcuffs Corp. is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad line of handcuffs and restraints. Thompson's products are sold to law enforcement, correctional facilities, federal agencies, and many law enforcement and national police forces throughout the world. Thompson Handcuffs was founded in 1985 and is based in Bedford Park, Illinois.

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Combined Systems

Jamestown, Pennsylvania, United States
Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Defense
DESCRIPTION

Combined Systems manufactures branded less-lethal munitions, anti-riot products, and other related products that serve the military and law enforcement markets in the United States and abroad. Combined Systems was founded in 1981 and is based in Jamestown, Pennsylvania.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2010) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-02-25 Penn Arms

Jamestown, Pennsylvania, United States

Penn Arms, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of various caliber firearms for law enforcement and military applications. Penn Arms specializes in single and multi-shot launchers capable of rapidly deploying various types of ammunition used in riot suppression and other crowd control operations. Penn Arms was founded in 1989 and is based in Jamestown, Pennsylvania.

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