M&A Deal Summary

Curtiss-Wright Acquires WSC

On April 2, 2024, Curtiss-Wright acquired software company WSC for 34M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Curtiss-Wright’s 4th transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Curtiss-Wright’s 25th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Curtiss-Wright’s 41st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Curtiss-Wright’s 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-04-02
Target WSC
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Curtiss-Wright
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 34M USD

Target

WSC

Frederick, Maryland, United States
WSC is a provider of state-of-the-art simulation technology that supports the design, commissioning, and reliable operation of commercial nuclear power generation and process plants worldwide with an installed base of over 225 plant simulators. WSC was founded in 1995 and is based in Frederick, Maryland.

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Buyer

Curtiss-Wright

Davidson, North Carolina, United States

Category Company
Founded 1929
Sector Diversified
Employees8,600
Revenue 2.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Curtiss-Wright is a global company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, defense, energy, and industrial markets. Curtiss-Wright operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Energy. The Commercial segment offers products/services that include surface technology services such as shot peening, laser peening, coatings and advanced surface analytics; industrial products such as electronic throttle control devices and transmission shifters; electro-mechanical actuation control components, and utility systems used on aircraft. The Defense segment produces embedded computing board level modules, integrated subsystems, turret aiming and stabilization products, and weapons handling systems. The Energy segment produces a wide range of hardware, pumps, valves, pressure vessels, fastening systems, specialized containment doors, airlock hatches, spent fuel management products, and fluid sealing technologies for nuclear power plants and nuclear equipment manufacturers. Curtiss-Wright was founded in 1929 and is based in Davidson, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 59 of 59
Sector (Software) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 41 of 41
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 41 of 41
Year (2024) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 25 of 47
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Keronite is a provider of Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) surface treatment applications offering corrosion protection, wear resistance, thermal protection and electrical insulation for the defense, commercial aerospace and industrial vehicle markets, and also in semiconductor manufacturing. Keronite was founded in 2000 and is based in Haverhill, United Kingdom.

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