M&A Deal Summary

Presto Acquires DSE

On July 5, 2013, Presto acquired defense company DSE

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Presto’s 1st transaction in the Defense sector.
  • This is Presto’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Presto’s 1st transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-07-05
Target DSE
Sector Defense
Buyer(s) Presto
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

DSE

Tampa, Florida, United States
DSE, Inc. is a manufacturer of 40MM ammunition to the U.S. Government.

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Buyer

Presto

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

Category Company
Founded 1905
Sector Consumer Products
Employees1,126
Revenue 388M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to National Presto Industries' corporate headquarters in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Entrance to National Presto Industries' corporate headquarters in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Presto manufactures and sells home goods, small appliances, defense products and absorbent products. The Company manufactures a variety of products including pots, pans, griddles, woks, multi-purpose cookers, pizza ovens, training ammunition, diapers, cookers, coffeemakers and electric heaters to name a few. Presto was established in 1905 and is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Defense M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Florida M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1