M&A Deal Summary

Halma Acquires SphereOptics

On January 22, 2010, Halma acquired electrical equipment company SphereOptics for 3M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Halma’s 5th transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Halma’s 30th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Halma’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Halma’s 2nd transaction in New Hampshire.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-01-22
Target SphereOptics
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Halma
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 3M USD

Target

SphereOptics

Concord, New Hampshire, United States
SphereOptics LLC is a manufacturer and distributor of precision products for use in light metrology applications.

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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 27 of 56
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 5 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 25 of 51
State (New Hampshire) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 7 of 19
Year (2010) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 30 of 30
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-09-08 Fiberguide Industries

Caldwell, Idaho, United States

Fiberguide Industries, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of complex optical fibre cables and assemblies, predominantly custom-designed for OEMs. Fiberguide Industries was founded in 1977 and is based in Caldwell, Idaho.

Buy $15M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-11-03 Alicat Scientific

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Alicat Scientific, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of mass flow meters and controllers which are used in life science and industrial applications for high-precision measurement of fluid flows.

Buy $25M
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