M&A Deal Summary

EMS Technologies Acquires Sky Connect

On August 15, 2008, EMS Technologies acquired defense company Sky Connect

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is EMS Technologies’ 1st transaction in the Defense sector.
  • This is EMS Technologies’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is EMS Technologies’ 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-08-15
Target Sky Connect
Sector Defense
Buyer(s) EMS Technologies
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Sky Connect

Takoma Park, Maryland, United States
Sky Connect LLC is a designer and developer of satellite-based tracking and telephone systems.

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Buyer

EMS Technologies

Norcross, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Communications
Employees1,160
DESCRIPTION

EMS Technologies, Inc. a provider of connectivity solutions for mobile networking, rugged mobile computers, and satellite communications.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Defense) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2008) 1 of 2
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Moorestown, New Jersey, United States

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