M&A Deal Summary

Directed Electronics Acquires Alcohol Detection Systems

On January 16, 2018, Directed Electronics acquired safety/security company Alcohol Detection Systems

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Directed Electronics’ 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Directed Electronics’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Directed Electronics’ 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-01-16
Target Alcohol Detection Systems
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Directed Electronics
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Alcohol Detection Systems

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Alcohol Detection Systems is an ignition interlock devices. An ignition interlock device is a breath alcohol analyzer connected to the ignition of a car. A vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device can only be driven when the driver passes the unit's breath alcohol tests. ADS is authorized to market IIDs in over twenty states across the country.

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Buyer

Directed Electronics

Vista, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Safety/Security
DESCRIPTION

Directed Electronics, Inc. is a designer and marketer of consumer-branded vehicle security and remote start systems, and a pioneer in the connected car space. Its products connect more consumers to their vehicles than anyone else on the planet. Directed Electronics was founded in 1982 and is based in Vista, California.

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Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1
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