Teledyne to Acquire Select Aerospace and Defense Electronics Businesses of Excelitas
Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) has announced an agreement to acquire select aerospace and defense electronics businesses from Excelitas Technologies for $710 million in cash. The acquisition includes the Optical Systems business (Qioptiq® brand) in Northern Wales, which provides advanced optics for military displays and night vision systems, and the U.S.-based Advanced Electronic Systems business, which produces electronic devices for defense and space applications. The transaction is expected to complete in early 2025 and be accretive to both GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share.
Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) ha annunciato un accordo per acquisire selezionate attività di elettronica per l'aerospaziale e la difesa da Excelitas Technologies per $710 milioni in contante. L'acquisizione include l'attività degli Sistemi Ottici (marchio Qioptiq®) nel Galles settentrionale, che fornisce ottiche avanzate per display militari e sistemi di visione notturna, e l'attività americana degli Sistemi Elettronici Avanzati, che produce dispositivi elettronici per applicazioni nel settore della difesa e dello spazio. Si prevede che la transazione si concluda all'inizio del 2025 e che risulti positiva sia per gli utili per azione secondo i principi contabili GAAP che per quelli non GAAP.
Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) ha anunciado un acuerdo para adquirir selectas empresas de electrónica en el ámbito aeroespacial y de defensa de Excelitas Technologies por $710 millones en efectivo. La adquisición incluye el negocio de Sistemas Ópticos (marca Qioptiq®) en el norte de Gales, que proporciona ópticas avanzadas para pantallas militares y sistemas de visión nocturna, y el negocio estadounidense de Sistemas Electrónicos Avanzados, que produce dispositivos electrónicos para aplicaciones de defensa y espaciales. Se espera que la transacción se complete a principios de 2025 y que sea positiva tanto para las ganancias por acción bajo GAAP como para las no GAAP.
Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY)는 Excelitas Technologies로부터 7억 1천만 달러에 항공우주 및 방위 전자 사업 일부를 인수하는 계약을 발표했습니다. 이번 인수에는 북웨일즈의 광학 시스템 사업(Qioptiq® 브랜드)이 포함되어 있으며, 이는 군용 디스플레이 및 야간 투시 시스템을 위한 첨단 광학 솔루션을 제공합니다. 또한 미국에 본사를 둔 고급 전자 시스템 사업부도 포함되며, 방위 및 우주 응용 프로그램을 위한 전자 장비를 생산합니다. 이번 거래는 2025년 초에 완료될 것으로 예상되며, GAAP 및 비-GAAP 주당순이익 모두에 긍정적인 영향을 미칠 것으로 보입니다.
Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) a annoncé un accord pour acquérir certaines activités d'électronique aérospatiale et de défense de Excelitas Technologies pour 710 millions de dollars en espèces. L'acquisition comprend l'activité Systèmes Optiques (marque Qioptiq®) située au nord du Pays de Galles, qui fournit des optiques avancées pour les affichages militaires et les systèmes de vision nocturne, ainsi que l'activité américaine Systèmes Électroniques Avancés, qui produit des dispositifs électroniques pour des applications de défense et dans l'espace. La transaction devrait être finalisée au début de l'année 2025 et être bénéfique pour les bénéfices par action conformes aux normes GAAP ainsi que pour ceux non-GAAP.
Teledyne Technologies (NYSE:TDY) hat eine Vereinbarung bekannt gegeben, um ausgewählte Unternehmen im Bereich der Luft- und Raumfahrt sowie Verteidigungselektronik von Excelitas Technologies für 710 Millionen US-Dollar in bar zu erwerben. Die Übernahme umfasst das Geschäft mit Optischen Systemen (Qioptiq®-Marke) in Nordwales, das fortschrittliche Optiken für militärische Anzeige- und Nachtsichtsysteme liefert, sowie das in den USA ansässige Geschäft Fortschrittliche Elektronische Systeme, das elektronische Geräte für Verteidigungs- und Weltraumanwendungen produziert. Die Transaktion soll Anfang 2025 abgeschlossen werden und einen positiven Einfluss auf sowohl GAAP- als auch Non-GAAP-Gewinn pro Aktie haben.
- Acquisition price of $710 million in cash shows strong financial position
- Expected to be accretive to both GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share
- Expands product portfolio in complementary markets without internal competition
- Strengthens presence in defense and aerospace electronics segment
- Large cash outlay of $710 million may impact short-term liquidity
- Regulatory approval requirements could delay closing until 2025
- Integration risks associated with international operations
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The transaction value appears reasonable given the specialized nature of the acquired technologies and their applications in high-value defense and space markets. The deal's structure as an all-cash transaction indicates Teledyne's strong financial position. Management's expectation of GAAP and non-GAAP earnings accretion suggests confident projections for value creation, though the extended closing timeline to early 2025 reflects the complex regulatory approval process typical in defense-related acquisitions.
The acquisition significantly enhances Teledyne's defense electronics capabilities, particularly in critical areas like night vision systems, heads-up displays and electronic safe & arm devices. These technologies are essential for modern military platforms and align with increasing defense modernization trends globally. The Qioptiq brand brings established relationships in the European defense market, while the AES business strengthens Teledyne's U.S. defense presence.
The timing is strategic, as defense spending continues to rise globally, driven by geopolitical tensions and military modernization programs. The combination of Qioptiq's optical expertise with Teledyne's existing capabilities could create compelling integrated solutions for next-generation military systems.
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“We are excited to announce this pending acquisition, which will bring us new technology in markets well-understood by Teledyne. Our respective products are highly complementary and not competitive, and we generally serve customers in complementary geographies,” said Robert Mehrabian, Executive Chairman. “We look forward to welcoming these businesses and their employees to Teledyne.”
“We will be pleased to add these businesses to our aerospace and defense electronics segment, which has performed exceptionally well in recent years,” said George Bobb, President and Chief Operating Officer. “Furthermore, we believe the businesses’ operations, personnel and culture are very compatible with our
“We are excited about the new opportunities this acquisition will bring and look forward to a seamless integration that will benefit our customers, employees and Teledyne stakeholders,” said Doug Benner, EVP Excelitas and President Defense and Aerospace Segment. “Our journey providing electro-optical solutions designed to keep troops and high-value assets safe continues with an industry leader.”
The transaction is anticipated to be completed in early 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Teledyne management expects the transaction to be accretive to GAAP and non-GAAP earnings per share, excluding transaction costs.
Evercore and Harris Williams are acting as financial advisors, and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is acting as legal advisor to Excelitas in connection with the transaction. McGuireWoods LLP is acting as legal advisor to Teledyne.
About Teledyne
Teledyne is a leading provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne’s operations are primarily located in
About Excelitas
Excelitas is the leading provider of advanced, life-enriching technologies that make a difference, serving global market leaders in the life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor, aerospace, and defense end markets. Headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements Cautionary Notice
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, relating to a potential acquisition of a business. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Many factors, including the ability of Teledyne and the acquired businesses to achieve anticipated synergies and Teledyne’s ability to integrate the acquired businesses, the ability of the parties to satisfy closing conditions, as well as market and economic conditions beyond Teledyne’s control, could change anticipated results. There are additional risks associated with operating businesses internationally, including those arising from
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