About This Deal

Fortive Corporation acquired Landauer, Inc. for approximately $770 million net of acquired cash ($67.25 per share), a transaction completed in October 2017, structured as all cash.

Landauer, Inc. operates in Professional Instrumentation, is based in Glenwood, Illinois (global operations). Landauer is a leading global provider of subscription-based technical and analytical services to determine occupational and environmental radiation exposure, as well as a provider of outsourced medical physics services. Acquired via merger of Fern Merger Sub Inc. into Landauer (NYSE: LDR).

Adds recurring subscription-based radiation-monitoring services to Fortive's professional instrumentation portfolio.

Recurring subscription revenue model in radiation safety monitoring. Professional Instrumentation segment

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Fortive Corporation
Target
Landauer, Inc.
Value
approximately $770 million net of acquired cash ($67.25 per share)
Date
October 2017
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Glenwood, Illinois (global operations)
Segment
Professional Instrumentation
Structure
all cash
Announced
September 6, 2017
Closed
October 19, 2017

In Their Words

FORTIVE TO ACQUIRE LANDAUER FOR $67.25 PER SHARE, OR APPROXIMATELY $770 MILLIONFortive press release, September 6, 2017

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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Sources: Press release ↗ · Last updated June 8, 2026

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