About This Deal

AMETEK acquired Alphasense, a transaction completed in December 2021.

Alphasense operates in EIG, is based in Great Notley, Essex, United Kingdom, had revenue of about approximately £25 million in annual sales. A leading provider of gas and particulate sensors for use in environmental, health and safety, and air quality applications. Alphasense designs and manufactures a broad range of technologically advanced gas detection sensors used in fixed and portable detection systems, providing critical measurements of oxygen concentration, harmful toxic gases, and volatile organic compounds.

An excellent acquisition and highly complementary fit with AMETEK's existing sensor businesses, expanding its presence in the attractive environmental health and safety market.

Advanced gas and particulate sensing technology complementary to AMETEK's existing sensor businesses in the growing EHS market. Complements AMETEK's existing sensor businesses. Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)

Deal Terms

Acquirer
AMETEK
Target
Alphasense
Value
Not disclosed
Date
December 2021
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Great Notley, Essex, United Kingdom
Segment
EIG
Target revenue
approximately £25 million in annual sales
Closed
December 1, 2021
Synergies
Complements AMETEK's existing sensor businesses.

In Their Words

Alphasense is an excellent acquisition for AMETEK and a highly complementary fit with our existing sensor businesses expanding our presence in the attractive environmental health and safety market.David A. Zapico, Chairman and CEO, AMETEK

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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