Add-on Acquisition • Aerospace

Ultra Electronics Acquires Flightline Electronics

On May 2, 1997, Ultra Electronics acquired aerospace company Flightline Electronics for 13M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Ultra Electronics’ 1st transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is Ultra Electronics’ 21st largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Ultra Electronics’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ultra Electronics’ 1st transaction in New York.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date May 2, 1997
Target Flightline Electronics
Sector Aerospace
Buyer(s) Ultra Electronics
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 13M USD

Target Company

Flightline Electronics

Rochester, New York, United States
Flightline Electronics, Inc. specialises in the design and manufacture of a range of sonobuoy telemetry receivers for maritime patrol aircraft and gyroscopes for aircraft instruments.
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Buyer Overview 1

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 Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 38
Sector: Aerospace 1 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 29
State: New York 1 of 3
Country: United States 1 of 18
Year: 1997 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 21 of 35
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-05-16 EMS Development

Long Island, New York, United States

EMS Development Corp. specialises in the design and manufacture of shipborne degaussing (magnetic silencing) systems. It is recognised as a market leader in the supply of on-board systems which reduce the magnetic field of all types of naval vessels, thus helping to protect the vessels from the threat of magnetically activated underwater mines.

Buy $2M