M&A Deal Summary

MSA Acquires General Monitors

On October 13, 2010, MSA acquired safety/security company General Monitors for 280M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MSA’s 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is MSA’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is MSA’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is MSA’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-10-13
Target General Monitors
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) MSA
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 280M USD

Target

General Monitors

Lake Forest, California, United States
General Monitors is a developer of fixed systems for gas and flame detection.

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Buyer

MSA

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Category Company
Founded 1914
Sector Safety/Security
Employees5,100
Revenue 1.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

MSA engages in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people's health and safety. Many MSA products typically integrate any combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. MSA Safety was founded in 1914 and is based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 6
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 4
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-06-30 Baseline-Mocon

Lyons, Colorado, United States

Baseline-Mocon, Inc. provides custom application development, engineering, installation & training, technical assistance, maintenance, remote diagnostic and in-house repair.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-10-14 Paraclete Armor & Equipment

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

Paraclete Armor & Equipment, Inc. engages in development, manufacturing and deliver of tactical body armor and other protective solutions.

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