M&A Deal Summary

United Safety & Survivability Acquires Dafo Vehicle

On December 5, 2024, United Safety & Survivability acquired safety/security company Dafo Vehicle from Sobro

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is United Safety & Survivability’s 8th transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is United Safety & Survivability’s 1st transaction in Sweden.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-12-05
Target Dafo Vehicle
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) United Safety & Survivability
Sellers(s) Sobro
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Dafo Vehicle

Tyreso, Sweden
Dafo Vehicle supplies fire detection and suppression systems for buses and coaches, mining and construction equipment, forestry and waste handling equipment as well as material and cargo handling. Dafo Vehicle was founded in 1919 and is based in Tyreso, Sweden.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

United Safety & Survivability

Exton, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Safety/Security
DESCRIPTION

United Safety & Survivability is a manufacturer of innovative safety and survivability solutions for extreme-duty, niche transportation markets. USSC’s primary products are driver seats, passenger seats, fire suppression products, and related spare parts. United Safety & Survivability was founded in 1985 and is based in Exton, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 10
Sector (Safety/Security) 8 of 8
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 9
Country (Sweden) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-29 Fire Protection Technologies

Mount Waverley, Australia

Fire Protection Technologies is an independent supplier of product, design and engineering services. Fire Protection Technologies is based in Mount Waverley, Australia.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER
DESCRIPTION

Sobro is a private investment firm focused on growth-oriented companies in Sweden. The Firm is a generalist investor, looking to partner with founders and management teams in providing capital as well as strategic/operational expertise in pursuing growth opportunities. Sobro was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Stockholm.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
Country (Sweden) 4 of 4
Year (2024) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-30 Vinnergi

Linkoping, Sweden

Vinnergi is a Swedish engineering consultancy company that supports clients in the telecom, energy, and construction industries in building a sustainable societal infrastructure. With consultancy services covering the entire project lifecycle and a synergistic offering of hardware, software, and recruitment, Vinnergi operates as a full-service provider to its clients. Vinnergi is based in Linkoping, Sweden.

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