Deal Timeline

Plotted by close date where disclosed, otherwise announcement. Select any marker to jump to the deal entry.

The Rationale That Repeats.

Three patterns show up across TELEDYNE's deal book — what the team buys, how it pays, and how it integrates. The patterns are the throughline; the deals below are the evidence.

01
Acquisition criteria
Imaging and sensors as the strategic core.
Teledyne has repeatedly bought imaging and sensor businesses to build a portfolio spanning X-ray through infrared - from DALSA (CCD/CMOS sensors and MEMS) and e2v (machine-vision and space sensors) to the Roper Scientific Imaging brands and the transformational FLIR acquisition that created Teledyne FLIR. Management frames these as proprietary sensor technologies that are complementary with minimal overlap, assembling a full spectrum of imaging components and systems.
FLIR Systemse2v technologies plcExcelitas Optical Systems and Advanced Electronics Systems businesses ("Qioptiq")DALSA CorporationLeCroy Corporation
02
Capital deployment
Disciplined all-cash carve-outs and tuck-ins under Robert Mehrabian.
The vast majority of Teledyne's deals are all-cash, and many are corporate carve-outs - the 3M gas and flame detection business and the Roper Scientific Imaging businesses were both completed within roughly two months of announcement in 2019, and the 2025 Excelitas Qioptiq deal carved select aerospace and defense optics/electronics out of a larger seller. Teledyne layers in a steady stream of sub-$100M tuck-ins (Micropac, Adimec, Valeport, Xena Networks, ChartWorld, DD-Scientific) that each expected to be earnings-accretive.
FLIR Systemse2v technologies plcExcelitas Optical Systems and Advanced Electronics Systems businesses ("Qioptiq")DALSA CorporationLeCroy Corporation
03
Integration approach
Compounding across four segments while staying engineering-centric.
Acquisitions are slotted into Teledyne's Digital Imaging, Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Electronics, and Engineered Systems structure, with targets chosen for engineering-centric cultures and complementary, non-competing geographies. Mehrabian repeatedly cites Teledyne's two-decade record of compounding earnings and cash flow consistently and predictably, and acquisitions are financed to deleverage quickly - net leverage after FLIR was guided down from ~4.0x to under 3.0x within about eighteen months.
FLIR Systemse2v technologies plcExcelitas Optical Systems and Advanced Electronics Systems businesses ("Qioptiq")DALSA CorporationLeCroy Corporation

The Full Deal Book

17 acquisitions. Each entry carries the deal value, financing structure, target revenue, executive commentary, and the original SEC filing — the evidence behind the patterns above.

01 FLIR Systems, Inc. · Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia; global operations $8.2B
Announced Jan 2021 Closed May 2021 combination
thermal/infrared imagingsensors and sensor systemsunmanned systems and imaging payloads across airlandsea and space

FLIR Systems, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is a leading designer and manufacturer of thermal imaging, infrared cameras, sensors and sensor systems. At closing FLIR was folded into Teledyne's Digital Imaging segment and renamed Teledyne FLIR. Teledyne secured permanent cash financing at a weighted-average borrowing cost of less than two percent; net leverage at closing was expected near 4.0x adjusted pro forma EBITDA, declining below 3.0x by the end of 2022. approximately $8.2 billion including net debt ($28.00 cash + 0.0718 Teledyne shares per FLIR share; ~$57.40 per share implied at close; ~$8.0 billion at announcement).

Why it was attractive
  • Complementary
  • minimally overlapping imaging sensor technologies across wavelengths
  • plus unmanned systems and imaging payloads spanning all domains
At the core of both our companies is proprietary sensor technologies. Our business models are also similar: we each provide sensors, cameras and sensor systems to our customers. However, our technologies and products are uniquely complementary with minimal overlap, having imaging sensors based on different semiconductor technologies for different wavelengths.Robert Mehrabian — Executive Chairman, Teledyne Technologies (January 4, 2021)
FLIR's commitment to innovation spanning multiple sensing technologies has allowed our company to grow into the multi-billion-dollar company it is today. With our new partner's platform of complementary technologies, we will be able to continue this trajectory.Earl Lewis — Chairman, FLIR Systems
02 e2v technologies plc · Headquartered in Chelmsford, U.K.; operations including Grenoble, France and Seville, Spain $627M
Announced Dec 2016 Closed Mar 2017 all cash
image sensorscustom camerasspace-qualified imaging arraysRF power generationhigh-reliability semiconductorsMEMS

e2v technologies plc, headquartered in Chelmsford, U.K., provides high-performance image sensors and custom camera solutions for the machine vision market, space-qualified imaging sensors and arrays for space science and astronomy, high-reliability RF power generation components for healthcare, industrial and defense, and high-reliability semiconductors and board-level solutions for aerospace, space and communications. For the year ended March 31, 2016, e2v had sales of approximately GBP 236 million. approximately GBP 627 million (approximately $789 million), including e2v stock options and net debt as of September 2016.

Why it was attractive
  • Highly complementary imaging
  • space-sensor
  • RF and semiconductor businesses with an engineering-centric culture and European footprint
Every business within e2v is highly complementary to Teledyne and will contribute to our balanced portfolio of highly engineered products. From industrial machine vision to space-based imaging, microwave devices spanning radar to radiotherapy, and specialty semiconductors through micro electro-mechanical systems, our respective capabilities and engineering-centric cultures are truly a great fit.Robert Mehrabian — Chairman, President and CEO, Teledyne Technologies (March 28, 2017)
03 Excelitas Optical Systems and Advanced Electronics Systems businesses ("Qioptiq") · Northern Wales, U.K. (OS business) and the United States (AES business) $702.8M
Closed Feb 2025 all cash
defense optical systemsadvanced electronics systems for aerospace and defense applications

Teledyne acquired select aerospace and defense electronics businesses of Excelitas Technologies Corp., comprising the Optical Systems (OS) business based in Northern Wales, U.K., and the U.S.-based Advanced Electronics Systems (AES) business, collectively referred to as Qioptiq. The acquisition was funded from available borrowings on Teledyne's credit facility and cash on hand. approximately $702.8 million in cash, net of cash acquired (subject to certain adjustments).

During the first quarter of 2025, the Company acquired select aerospace and defense electronics businesses of Excelitas Technologies Corp. for approximately $702.8 million in cash, net of cash acquired, and subject to certain adjustments. The acquisition includes the OS business which is based in Northern Wales, UK, as well as the U.S.-based AES business (collectively, Qioptiq).Teledyne FY2025 10-K (filed Feb 20 — 2026), Note 3 Business Acquisitions
04 DALSA Corporation · Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; approximately 1,000 employees worldwide $341M
Announced Dec 2010 Closed Feb 2011 all cash
CCD and CMOS imaging sensorsdigital camerasimage-processing softwareMEMSmachine vision

DALSA Corporation, headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is an international leader in high-performance digital imaging and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) with approximately 1,000 employees worldwide. Established in 1980, DALSA designs, develops, manufactures and markets digital imaging products including high-resolution CCD and CMOS imaging sensors, electronic digital cameras and image-processing software for industrial machine vision, advanced medical imaging and high-resolution aerial and satellite imagery, plus custom MEMS products. approximately CAD $341 million at announcement (CAD $18.25 per share; ~CAD $337 million at close, including stock options and net cash).

Why it was attractive
  • High-performance digital imaging (CCD/CMOS sensors
  • cameras
  • software) and MEMS capabilities for machine vision
  • medical and aerial/satellite imaging
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) and DALSA Corporation (TSX: DSA) jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement that provides for the acquisition of DALSA Corporation by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Teledyne. Pursuant to the transaction, Teledyne will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of DALSA for CAD $18.25 per share payable in cash.Teledyne / DALSA joint press release — December 22, 2010
05 LeCroy Corporation · Headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York; approximately 500 employees worldwide $291M
Announced May 2012 Closed May 2012 all cash
high-performance oscilloscopesprotocol analyzerssignal-integrity test and measurement solutions

LeCroy Corporation, founded in 1964 and headquartered in Chestnut Ridge, New York, is a leading supplier of oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers and signal-integrity test solutions with approximately 500 employees worldwide. For its fiscal year ended July 2, 2011, LeCroy had sales of approximately $178.1 million. approximately $291 million ($14.30 per share in cash), including stock options, SARs and net debt as of March 31, 2012.

Why it was attractive
  • Leadership in high-performance oscilloscopes and test/measurement
  • plus a commercial outlet for Teledyne's InP and high-frequency technology
LeCroy will broaden our portfolio of analytical instrumentation businesses by adding a leader in electronic test and measurement solutions. We are particularly impressed with LeCroy's strength in the market for high-performance oscilloscopes.Robert Mehrabian — Chairman, President and CEO, Teledyne Technologies (May 29, 2012)
06 Gas and Flame Detection business of 3M · Global (Oldham, Simtronics, GMI, Detcon, select Scott Safety brands) $230M
Announced Jun 2019 Closed Aug 2019 all cash
fixed and portable gas and flame detection instrumentstrace gas analyzersintrinsically-safe sensors

The gas and flame detection business carved out of 3M includes the Oldham, Simtronics, Gas Measurement Instruments (GMI), Detcon and select Scott Safety product brands. It provides fixed and portable industrial gas and flame detection instruments used across petrochemical, power generation, oil and gas, food and beverage, mining and waste-water treatment markets, with over 100 years of combined industry experience. $230 million in cash.

Why it was attractive
  • Complementary industrial gas/flame detection brands with related technology and non-overlapping geographies
  • expected to be EPS-accretive in year one
The gas and flame detection business utilizes similar technology and serves related markets as our portfolio of environmental instrumentation businesses. However, our respective products do not compete and we generally serve customers in complementary geographies. This business will become a long-term core business of Teledyne.Robert Mehrabian — Executive Chairman, Teledyne Technologies (June 5, 2019)
We are excited to welcome this new core business and its employees to Teledyne. We have now completed two corporate carve-out acquisitions in 2019, and we closed each transaction within two months of announcement.Robert Mehrabian — Executive Chairman, Teledyne Technologies (August 1, 2019)
07 Scientific Imaging businesses of Roper Technologies (Princeton Instruments, Photometrics, Lumenera) · United States (Sarasota, Fla. and others) and Canada (Lumenera) $225M
Announced Dec 2018 Closed Feb 2019 all cash
scientific camerasspectrographsopticsspectroscopy imagingrugged USB cameras for life sciences and industrial markets

Teledyne acquired the Scientific Imaging businesses of Roper Technologies, including Princeton Instruments, Photometrics and Lumenera, among other brands. The businesses provide imaging solutions primarily for life sciences, academic research and customized OEM industrial imaging. Princeton Instruments and Photometrics make cameras, spectrographs and optics for physical and life-sciences research and spectroscopy imaging; Lumenera primarily provides rugged USB-based custom cameras for markets such as traffic management and life sciences. $225 million in cash.

Why it was attractive
  • Complementary scientific imaging brands extending Teledyne into life-sciences
  • academic research and OEM industrial imaging
These Scientific Imaging businesses have similar capabilities and are highly complementary to Teledyne's products and markets. Teledyne is a company committed to science and discovery. Princeton Instruments and Photometrics will provide Teledyne new products serving life sciences customers and markets, while Teledyne will offer Lumenera greater opportunities in the industrial domain.Robert Mehrabian — Chairman and CEO, Teledyne Technologies (December 19, 2018)
Teledyne is an ideal home for our Scientific Imaging businesses, their customers and our employees.Neil Hunn — President and CEO, Roper Technologies
08 Rockwell Scientific Company LLC · Headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California $167.5M
Announced Aug 2006 Closed Sep 2006 all cash
R&D servicesinfrared and visible-light imaging sensors for surveillance

Rockwell Scientific Company, headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, is a leading provider of research and development services and a leader in developing and manufacturing infrared and visible-light imaging sensors for surveillance applications. It was 50 percent owned by each of Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins and, post-acquisition, operates under the names Teledyne Scientific Company and Teledyne Imaging Sensors. For its fiscal year ended September 30, 2005, Rockwell Scientific had revenue of $114 million. $167.5 million in cash (sellers retaining certain liabilities).

Why it was attractive
  • Leading R&D services and infrared/visible imaging-sensor capabilities for surveillance applications
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Rockwell Scientific Company LLC for $167.5 million in cash, with the sellers retaining certain liabilities. Rockwell Scientific will operate under the names Teledyne Scientific Company and Teledyne Imaging Sensors.Teledyne Technologies press release — September 18, 2006
09 Benthos, Inc. · United States $40.6M
Closed Jan 2006 all cash
marine instrumentationunderwater acoustics and oceanographic products

Benthos, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTHS) was acquired by Teledyne following shareholder approval at a special meeting held January 27, 2006. Teledyne paid $17.50 in cash per Benthos common share, with aggregate consideration of approximately $40.6 million including settlement of outstanding stock options (approximately $31.1 million net of Benthos' cash). Teledyne funded the acquisition primarily from borrowings under its $280 million credit facility. approximately $40.6 million ($17.50 per share in cash; ~$31.1 million net of Benthos cash at Sept 30, 2005).

Why it was attractive
  • Marine instrumentation and underwater acoustics products complementary to Teledyne's instrumentation portfolio
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Benthos, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTHS) following the requisite approval of Benthos' shareholders at a special meeting held on January 27. Under the terms of the transaction, Teledyne will pay $17.50 in cash per common share of Benthos.Teledyne Technologies press release — January 30, 2006
10 Ocean Design, Inc. (ODI) · Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida $30M
Announced Aug 2006 Closed Aug 2006 all cash
subsea wet-mateable electrical and fiber-optic interconnect systems

Teledyne, through its subsidiary Teledyne Instruments, agreed to acquire a majority interest in Ocean Design, Inc. (ODI) for approximately $30 million. ODI, headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, is a leading manufacturer of subsea, wet-mateable electrical and fiber-optic interconnect systems used in offshore oil and gas production, oceanographic research and military applications. The agreement provided ODI stockholders options to sell remaining shares to Teledyne at formula-determined prices through 2009. approximately $30 million (initial majority interest; remaining shares subject to formula-based purchases through 2009).

Why it was attractive
  • Leading subsea interconnect systems for offshore energy
  • oceanographic research and military markets
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) announced today that its subsidiary, Teledyne Instruments, Inc., has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Ocean Design, Inc. (ODI) for approximately $30 million. ODI is a leading manufacturer of subsea, wet-mateable electrical and fiber-optic interconnect systems used in offshore oil and gas production, oceanographic research, and military applications.Teledyne Technologies press release — August 1, 2006
11 TransponderTech (from Saab AB) · Headquartered in Linkoping, Sweden $57.9M
Closed Oct 2025 all cash
AISVDES and GNSS commercial maritime communication and navigation technologies

Teledyne acquired the TransponderTech business, headquartered in Linkoping, Sweden, from Saab AB. TransponderTech provides a portfolio of connected commercial maritime products including Automatic Identification System (AIS), Very High Frequency Data Exchange System (VDES) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. approximately $57.9 million in cash, net of cash acquired.

During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company acquired the TransponderTech business headquartered in Linkoping, Sweden from Saab AB for approximately $57.9 million in cash, net of cash acquired. The TransponderTech business includes a portfolio of connected commercial maritime products, including Automatic Identification System, Very High Frequency Data Exchange System and Global Navigation Satellite System technologies.Teledyne FY2025 10-K (filed Feb 20 — 2026), Note 3 Business Acquisitions
12 Micropac Industries, Inc. · Headquartered in Garland, Texas $51.2M
Closed Dec 2024 all cash
microelectronic circuitsoptoelectronic componentssensor and display assemblies

Micropac Industries, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Garland, Texas, designs and manufactures microelectronic circuits, optoelectronic components and sensor and display assemblies primarily for military, aerospace and medical applications. The acquisition was funded from cash on hand. approximately $51.2 million in cash, net of cash acquired.

During the first quarter of 2025, the Company acquired Micropac Industries, Inc. ("Micropac") for approximately $51.2 million in cash, net of cash acquired. Micropac, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Garland, Texas, designs and manufactures microelectronic circuits, optoelectronic components and sensor and display assemblies primarily for military, aerospace and medical applications.Teledyne FY2025 10-K (filed Feb 20 — 2026), Note 3 Business Acquisitions
13 Adimec Holding B.V. · Headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands $88.7M
Closed Jun 2024 all cash
customized high-performance industrial and scientific cameras

Adimec Holding B.V., founded in 1992 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, develops customized high-performance industrial and scientific cameras. $88.7 million in cash, net of cash acquired (subject to adjustments).

During the second quarter of 2024, the Company acquired Adimec Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries ("Adimec") for $88.7 million in cash, net of cash acquired, and subject to certain adjustments. Adimec, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, develops customized high-performance industrial and scientific cameras.Teledyne FY2025 10-K (filed Feb 20 — 2026), Note 3 Business Acquisitions
14 Valeport Holdings 2019 Limited · Headquartered in Totnes, UK $35.0M
Closed Apr 2024 all cash
underwater sensors for environmentalenergyconstruction and defense applications

Valeport, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Totnes, UK, designs and manufactures underwater sensors for environmental, energy, construction and defense applications. $35.0 million in cash, net of cash acquired (subject to adjustments).

During the second quarter of 2024, the Company acquired Valeport Holdings 2019 Limited and its affiliates ("Valeport") for $35.0 million in cash, net of cash acquired, subject to certain adjustments. Valeport, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Totnes, UK, designs and manufactures underwater sensors for environmental, energy, construction and defense applications.Teledyne FY2025 10-K (filed Feb 20 — 2026), Note 3 Business Acquisitions
15 Xena Networks ApS · Headquartered in Denmark $24.2M
Closed Oct 2023 all cash
high-speed terabit ethernet validationQA and production test solutions

Xena Networks, headquartered in Denmark, is a leading provider of high-speed terabit ethernet validation, quality assurance and production test solutions. $24.2 million in cash, net of cash acquired (subject to adjustments).

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company acquired Xena Networks ApS and affiliates ("Xena Networks") for $24.2 million in cash, net of cash acquired, and subject to certain adjustments. Xena Networks, headquartered in Denmark, is a leading provider of high-speed terabit ethernet validation, quality assurance, and production test solutions.Teledyne FY2025 10-K (filed Feb 20 — 2026), Note 3 Business Acquisitions
16 ChartWorld International Limited · Headquartered in Cyprus; additional locations in Germany, Singapore, Canada and Japan $53.5M
Closed Jan 2023 all cash
digital marine navigation hardware and subscription software

ChartWorld, headquartered in Cyprus with additional locations in Germany, Singapore, Canada and Japan, is a provider of digital marine navigation hardware and software delivered through an affordable subscription-based model. $53.5 million in cash, net of cash acquired (subject to adjustments).

During the first quarter of 2023, the Company acquired ChartWorld International Limited and affiliates ("ChartWorld") for $53.5 million in cash, net of cash acquired, and subject to certain adjustments. ChartWorld, headquartered in Cyprus, with additional locations in Germany, Singapore, Canada and Japan, is a provider of digital marine navigation hardware and software provided through an affordable subscription-based model.Teledyne FY2025 10-K (filed Feb 20 — 2026), Note 3 Business Acquisitions
17 DD-Scientific Holdings Limited · Headquartered in Fareham, UK $53.0M
Closed Jan 2026 all cash
high-performance gas sensors for industrial safetyhealthcare and environmental compliance

DD-Scientific, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Fareham, UK, develops and manufactures high-performance gas sensors for critical applications in industries including industrial safety, healthcare and environmental compliance. approximately $53.0 million in cash, net of cash acquired (subject to adjustments).

In the first quarter of 2026, the Company acquired DD-Scientific Holdings Limited and its subsidiary DD-Scientific Limited (together, "DD-Scientific") for approximately $53.0 million in cash, net of cash acquired and subject to certain adjustments. DD-Scientific, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Fareham, UK, develops and manufactures high-performance gas sensors for critical applications.Teledyne FY2025 10-K (filed Feb 20 — 2026), Note 3 Business Acquisitions

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