M&A Deal Summary

Tyco International Acquires Broadview Security

On May 14, 2010, Tyco International acquired safety/security company Broadview Security for 2.0B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Tyco International’s 5th transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Tyco International’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Tyco International’s 22nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Tyco International’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2010-05-14
Target Broadview Security
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Tyco International
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 2.0B USD
Advisor(s) Morgan Stanley (Financial)
Fulbright & Jaworski LLP (Legal)

Target

Broadview Security

Irving, Texas, United States
Broadview Security, Inc. is a security company in North America. Broadview offers state-of-the-art home and business security solutions.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Tyco International

Mahon, Ireland
Category Company
Founded 1960
Sector Safety/Security
Employees57,000
Revenue 9.9B USD (2015)
DESCRIPTION
Tyco office in Irvine, California.
Tyco office in Irvine, California.

Tyco International Ltd. is a global provider of security products and services, fire detection and suppression products and services and life safety products. The Company's portfolio of products and services, sold under brands such as Tyco, SimplexGrinnell, Sensormatic, Wormald, Ansul, Simplex, Scott and ADT serve security, fire detection and suppression and life safety needs across commercial, industrial, retail, institutional and governmental markets. Tyco International Ltd. was established in 1960 and is headquartered in Mahon, Ireland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 32
Sector (Safety/Security) 5 of 8
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 19 of 26
State (Texas) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 22 of 27
Year (2010) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 23
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-03-09 ADT France SA

Francheville, France

ADT France SA is a designer, installer and supporter of electronic security systems to protect shops, businesses, public sector offices and private homes.

Sell €6M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-07-29 TALIS

Heidenheim, Germany

TALIS provides a comprehensive range of valves and services for the whole water cycle. From water recuperation to communal water distribution. From water transport to sewage treatment. Talis designs, manufacture and supply of equipment used across the water supply chain from production through transmission to sewage. TALIS was founded in 2010 and is based in Heidenheim, Germany.

Sell $245M
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