M&A Deal Summary

Thales Acquires Gemalto NV

On December 17, 2018, Thales acquired information technology company Gemalto NV

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Thales’ 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Thales’ 3rd transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-12-17
Target Gemalto NV
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Thales
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Gemalto NV

Meudon, France
Gemalto NV is a provider of digital security products and services worldwide. The company designs security solutions to governments, industrial companies, and enterprises; and ePassports, border and visa management, biometrics, ID and health cards, voter and vehicle registration, drivers' licenses, and eGovernment support services. Gemalto was formed in 2006 and is based in Meudon, France.

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Buyer

Thales

Meudon, France
Category Company
Founded 1893
Sector Safety/Security
Employees76,299
Revenue 18.4B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to a Thales facility in Irvine, California.
Entrance to a Thales facility in Irvine, California.

Thales is a provider of integrated solutions and equipment of security systems primarily to the aerospace and defense markets. Thales was founded in 1893 and is based in Meudon, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 21
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 13
Country (France) 3 of 5
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-13 Thales Calibration Services

Melbourne, Australia

Thales Calibration Services is specializing in dimensional, pressure, mass, and temperature metrology. Thales Calibration Services is based in Melbourne, Australia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-31 Ercom

Vélizy-Villacoublay, France

Ercom developed advanced technology in the field of optimising and securing telecommunications networks. Ercom is based in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France.

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