M&A Deal Summary

MSA Acquires Latchways

On October 21, 2015, MSA acquired safety/security company Latchways for 123M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MSA’s 2nd transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is MSA’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is MSA’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-10-21
Target Latchways
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) MSA
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 123M GBP
Advisor(s) Reed Smith (Legal)

Target

Latchways

Devizes, United Kingdom
Latchways plc is a designer and manufacturer of fall protection equipment for people working at heights, which is sold worldwide, both directly to end users and also through a network of independent, trained installers.

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Buyer

MSA

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Company
Founded 1914
Sector Safety/Security
Employees5,200
Revenue 1.8B USD (2024)
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 2 of 7
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 2 of 5
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 7
Country: United Kingdom M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS 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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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-19 Senscient

League City, Texas, United States

Senscient, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of advanced gas detection products for industrial safety, risk management, environmental monitoring, and process analysis applications. The technology developed by Senscient solves major problems associated with traditional fixed gas detectors by eliminating routine re-calibration, sensor replacement, unreliable readings, and false alarms that cost industries millions of dollars in lost revenue annually.

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