M&A Deal Summary

Halma Acquires Ocean Optics

On May 29, 2004, Halma acquired electrical equipment company Ocean Optics for 25M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Halma’s 2nd transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Halma’s 11th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Halma’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Halma’s 1st transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2004-05-29
Target Ocean Optics
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Halma
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 25M USD

Target

Ocean Optics

Dunedin, Florida, United States
Ocean Optics, Inc. is a provider of optical sensing systems that determine the colour, brightness and chemical properties of a sample by measuring its interaction with light.

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Buyer

Halma

Amersham, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1894
Sector Safety/Security
Employees7,000
Revenue 2.0B GBP (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Halma is a UK-based group of technology companies that makes products for hazard detection and life protection. Halma was founded in 1894 and is based in Amersham.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 56
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 2 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 16 of 51
State (Florida) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 19
Year (2004) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 11 of 30
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-05-14 Diba Industries

Danbury, Connecticut, United States

Diba Industries, Inc. is a provider of specialty components, tubing assemblies and complete fluid transfer subassemblies for the medical, life science and scientific instrument industries.

Buy $14M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-07-19 Netherlocks Safety Systems B.V.

Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands

Netherlocks Safety Systems B.V. is a manufacturer of industrial valve safety solutions such as valve interlocks, valve position indicators, partial stroke testing devices and portable valve actuators.

Buy €3M
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