M&A Deal Summary

Ultra Electronics Acquires Forensic Technology WAI

On May 14, 2014, Ultra Electronics acquired technology hardware company Forensic Technology WAI for 94M CAD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ultra Electronics’ 16th transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Ultra Electronics’ 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Ultra Electronics’ 4th transaction in Canada.
  • This is Ultra Electronics’ 2nd transaction in Quebec.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-05-14
Target Forensic Technology WAI
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Ultra Electronics
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 94M CAD

Target

Forensic Technology WAI

Cote St-Luc, Quebec, Canada
Forensic Technology WAI, Inc. is a provider of automated firearm ballistics identification and forensic analysis systems.

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Buyer

Ultra Electronics

London, United Kingdom
Category Company
Founded 1993
Sector Electronics
Employees4,253
Revenue 860M GBP (2020)
DESCRIPTION

Ultra Electronics is a provider of specialist capabilities, generating highly-differentiated solutions and products in the defense & aerospace, security & cyber, transport and energy markets, by applying electronic and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs. Ultra Electronics Holdings was founded in 1993 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 35 of 38
Sector (Technology Hardware) 16 of 17
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 27 of 29
State (Quebec) 2 of 2
Country (Canada) 4 of 4
Year (2014) 3 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 35
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-06 Ice

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

Ice Corp. is a designs, develops, manufactures and supports aerospace products including, motor control electronics, electrothermal ice protection controllers, pneumatic valve controls and engine control interface units.

Buy $9M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-06-16 Lab Impex Systems

Poole, United Kingdom

Lab Impex Systems Ltd. is a developer and supplier of radiation measurement solutions and services for use within the nuclear industry. LIS provides systems engineering, installation and support of full environmental radiation monitoring systems, including alpha, beta, gamma radiation and associated safety systems.

Buy £3M
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