M&A Deal Summary

Esterline Technologies Acquires Leach International

On July 6, 2004, Esterline Technologies acquired electrical equipment company Leach International for 145M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Esterline Technologies’ 1st transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Esterline Technologies’ 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Esterline Technologies’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Esterline Technologies’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2004-07-06
Target Leach International
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Esterline Technologies
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 145M USD

Target

Leach International

Buena Park, California, United States
Leach International Corp., is a provider in the design and manufacture of electrical switching and control devices for the aerospace and rail industries.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Esterline Technologies

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Category Company
Founded 1967
Sector Aerospace
Employees13,290
Revenue 2.0B USD (2017)
DESCRIPTION

Esterline Technologies Corp. is a specialized manufacturing company serving principally aerospace and defense markets. Esterline management views the company’s businesses in three segments related to its set of core competencies: Avionics & Controls, Sensors & Systems, and Advanced Materials.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 12
Sector: Electrical Equipment M&A 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 10
State: California M&A 1 of 4
Country: United States M&A 2 of 7
Year: 2004 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1972-01-01 Auxitrol S.A.

Norwich, New York, United States

Auxitrol designs and manufactures high-precision temperature and pressure sensors, liquid level and various other measuring devices.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-06-03 Palomar Products

Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States

Palomar Products, Inc. designs and manufactures voice and data switch products employing the latest in digital and analog communications technologies.

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