Deal Timeline

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

The Acquisition Playbook.

Three patterns run through TELEDYNE's acquisitions — what it looks for, how it pays, and how it folds in what it buys.

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

37 acquisitions — each with the deal value, financing structure, target revenue, and executive commentary where disclosed.

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 is a marine technology specialist with more than 50 years in undersea applications, best known for acoustic release systems, wireless underwater acoustic modems and sub-bottom profiling instruments used in oceanographic research and defense. Teledyne acquired the company in January 2006 for approximately $40.6 million ($17.50 per share in cash); it now operates as Teledyne Benthos within Teledyne Marine. 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 Adimec Holding B.V. · Eindhoven, Netherlands $88.7M
Disclosed in 8-K Cash, net of cash acquired

Teledyne acquired Adimec Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries during the second quarter of 2024. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, Adimec develops customized high-performance industrial and scientific cameras.

During the second quarter of 2024, the Company acquired Adimec Holding B.V. and its subsidiaries ("Adimec") for approximately $88.7 million in cash, net of cash acquired, and subject to certain adjustments.Teledyne Technologies FY2024 Form 10-K — Note 3. Business Acquisitions
13 Valeport Holdings 2019 Limited · Totnes, United Kingdom $35.0M
Disclosed in 8-K Cash, net of cash acquired

Teledyne acquired Valeport Holdings 2019 Limited and its affiliates during the second quarter of 2024. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Totnes, United Kingdom, Valeport designs and manufactures underwater sensors for environmental, energy, construction and defense applications.

During the second quarter of 2024, the Company acquired Valeport Holdings 2019 Limited and its affiliates ("Valeport") for approximately $35.0 million in cash, net of cash acquired, subject to certain adjustments.Teledyne Technologies FY2024 Form 10-K — Note 3. Business Acquisitions
14 Xena Networks ApS · Denmark $24.2M
Disclosed in 8-K Cash, net of cash acquired

Teledyne acquired Xena Networks ApS and affiliates during the fourth quarter of 2023. Headquartered in Denmark, Xena Networks is a provider of high-speed terabit ethernet validation, quality assurance, and production test solutions.

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company acquired Xena Networks ApS and affiliates ("Xena Networks") for approximately $24.2 million in cash, net of cash acquired, and subject to certain adjustments.Teledyne Technologies FY2023 Form 10-K — Note 3. Business Acquisitions
15 ChartWorld International Limited · Cyprus $53.5M
Disclosed in 8-K Cash, net of cash acquired

Teledyne acquired ChartWorld International Limited and affiliates during the first quarter of 2023. Headquartered in Cyprus, with additional locations in Germany, Singapore, Canada and Japan, ChartWorld is a provider of digital marine navigation hardware and software delivered through a subscription-based model.

During the first quarter of 2023, the Company acquired ChartWorld International Limited and affiliates ("ChartWorld") for approximately $53.5 million in cash, net of cash acquired, and subject to certain adjustments.Teledyne Technologies FY2023 Form 10-K — Note 3. Business Acquisitions
16 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
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
18 ETM-Electromatic, Inc. · Newark, California $87.7M
Disclosed in 8-K Cash, net of cash acquired

Teledyne acquired ETM-Electromatic, Inc. during the fourth quarter of 2022. Headquartered in Newark, California, ETM designs and manufactures high-power microwave and high-energy X-ray subsystems for cancer radiotherapy, defense and X-ray security applications.

During the fourth quarter of 2022, Teledyne acquired ETM-Electromatic, Inc. ("ETM") for $87.7 million in cash, net of cash acquired, and subject to certain adjustments.Teledyne Technologies FY2022 Form 10-K — Note 3. Business Acquisitions
19 Noiseless Acoustics Oy (NL Acoustics) · Helsinki, Finland $11.9M
Disclosed in 8-K Cash for an approximate 80% majority interest, net of cash acquired

Teledyne acquired an approximate 80% majority interest in Noiseless Acoustics Oy during the third quarter of 2022. Located in Helsinki, Finland, NL Acoustics designs and manufactures acoustic imaging instruments and predictive maintenance solutions.

During the third quarter of 2022, the Company acquired an approximate 80% majority interest in Noiseless Acoustics Oy ("NL Acoustics"), paying $11.9 million in cash, net of cash acquired, during the year, with an immaterial amount payable in 2023.Teledyne Technologies FY2022 Form 10-K — Note 3. Business Acquisitions
20 OakGate Technology, Inc. · Loomis, California $28.5M
Closed Jan 2020 Cash, net of cash acquired

On January 5, 2020, Teledyne acquired OakGate Technology, Inc. Based in Loomis, California, OakGate provides software and hardware designed to test electronic data storage devices from development through manufacturing and end-use applications.

On January 5, 2020, we acquired OakGate Technology, Inc. ("OakGate") for $28.5 million in cash, net of cash acquired.Teledyne Technologies FY2020 Form 10-K — Note 3. Business Acquisitions
21 Micralyne Inc. · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada $25.7M
Closed Aug 2019 Cash

On August 30, 2019, Teledyne acquired Micralyne Inc., a foundry providing MEMS devices with unique microfluidic technology for biotech applications and capabilities in non-silicon-based MEMS. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

On August 30, 2019, we acquired Micralyne Inc. ("Micralyne") for $25.7 million in cash.Teledyne Technologies FY2019 Form 10-K — Note 3. Business Acquisitions
22 Scientific Systems, Inc. (SSI) · State College, Pennsylvania $31.0M
Closed Jul 2017 Cash

On July 20, 2017, a subsidiary of Teledyne acquired the assets of Scientific Systems, Inc. Headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, SSI manufactures precision components and specialized subassemblies used primarily in analytical and diagnostic instrumentation, such as high performance liquid chromatography systems and specific medical devices.

On July 20, 2017, a subsidiary of Teledyne acquired assets of Scientific Systems, Inc. ("SSI") for an initial cash payment of $31.0 million. A subsequent cash payment of $0.3 million related to a purchase price adjustment was made in 2017.Teledyne Technologies FY2019 Form 10-K — Note 3. Business Acquisitions
23 RESON A/S · Slangerup, Denmark Not disclosed
Closed Mar 2013 Acquisition of RESON A/S; operates as Teledyne RESON.

Teledyne completed the acquisition of RESON A/S, a Slangerup, Denmark-based provider of high-resolution marine acoustic imaging and measurement solutions. RESON is a leading supplier of multibeam sonar systems and specialty acoustic sensors for hydrography, marine infrastructure and offshore energy, with systems ranging from portable shallow-water units for AUVs to full-ocean-depth vessel-mounted oceanographic systems. The business now operates as Teledyne RESON.

24 CETAC Technologies (SD Acquisition, Inc.) · Omaha, Nebraska, USA Not disclosed
Closed Aug 2013 Asset acquisition by Teledyne Instruments, Inc.

Teledyne's subsidiary Teledyne Instruments, Inc. completed the acquisition of the assets of SD Acquisition, Inc. (d/b/a CETAC Technologies), an Omaha, Nebraska designer and manufacturer of automated sample-handling and sample-introduction equipment for laboratory instrumentation. CETAC makes rugged sample-introduction gear for elemental and chemical analysis systems such as ICP-MS and HPLC, plus nebulizers, laser-ablation systems and complete mercury analysis systems.

25 Nova Research, Inc. (Nova Sensors) · Buellton, California, USA Not disclosed
Closed Jul 2013 Acquisition of remaining 49% minority interest, bringing ownership to 100%; original majority stake taken 2011-03-17.

Teledyne's subsidiary Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, LLC acquired the remaining 49% interest in Nova Research, Inc. (Nova Sensors) that it did not already own, having taken a majority stake on March 17, 2011. Nova Sensors, based in Buellton, California, designs highly-integrated camera electronics, develops image-processing algorithms, and manufactures compact mid-wave and short-wave infrared camera systems.

26 C.D. Limited (CDL) · Aberdeen, Scotland, UK Not disclosed
Closed Oct 2013 Acquisition by Teledyne Limited; operates as Teledyne CDL Limited.

Teledyne's subsidiary Teledyne Limited acquired C.D. Limited (CDL), an Aberdeen, Scotland supplier of subsea inertial navigation systems and motion sensors for marine applications. CDL designs gyrocompasses, attitude and heading reference systems, and inertial navigation systems, and pioneered small form-factor inertial measurement systems for space-constrained subsea uses such as ROVs. The business operates as Teledyne CDL Limited.

27 VariSystems Inc. · Calgary, Alberta, Canada Not disclosed
Closed Feb 2012 Acquisition; operates as Teledyne VariSystems.

Teledyne acquired VariSystems Inc., a Calgary, Alberta supplier of custom harsh-environment interconnects. VariSystems provides over-molded interconnects and cable assemblies for land-based energy, mining and natural-resources customers, and reported sales of CAD $27.5 million for its fiscal year ended May 31, 2011. The business operates as Teledyne VariSystems.

28 BlueView Technologies, Inc. · Seattle, Washington, USA Not disclosed
Closed Jul 2012 Acquisition by Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc.; operates as Teledyne BlueView, Inc.

Teledyne's subsidiary Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. completed the acquisition of BlueView Technologies, Inc., a Seattle, Washington provider of compact forward-looking imaging sonar, microbathymetry systems and 3D scanning sonar. The acquired company operates under the name Teledyne BlueView, Inc.

29 Bolt Technology Corporation · Norwalk, Connecticut, USA $171M
Announced Sep 2014 Closed Nov 2014 All-cash statutory merger; Bolt merged with Lightning Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned Teledyne subsidiary; approved by Bolt shareholders on 2014-11-17.

Teledyne acquired Bolt Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:BOLT), a Norwalk, Connecticut developer and manufacturer of marine seismic energy sources and data-acquisition equipment for offshore oil and gas exploration, in an all-cash merger. Bolt also makes high-reliability underwater cables, connectors and electronic controllers, and through its SeaBotix business designs miniature underwater remotely operated vehicles (Mini ROVs) for maritime security, search and rescue, aquaculture and research.

30 The Oceanscience Group Ltd. (Oceanscience) · Carlsbad, California, USA Not disclosed
Closed Oct 2014 Acquisition of the business and substantially all assets by a Teledyne subsidiary.

A Teledyne subsidiary acquired the business and substantially all of the assets of The Oceanscience Group Ltd., a Carlsbad, California designer and manufacturer of marine sensor platforms and unmanned surface vehicles. Oceanscience makes remotely-controlled and tethered instrumentation-deployment vehicles used for current measurement, seafloor mapping and analysis of parameters such as salinity.

31 Bowtech Products Limited · Aberdeen, Scotland, UK Not disclosed
Closed Feb 2015 Acquisition through a U.K.-based Teledyne subsidiary.

Teledyne acquired Bowtech Products Limited through a U.K.-based subsidiary. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland and founded in 1989, Bowtech designs and manufactures harsh underwater-environment vision systems, supplying rugged cameras and LED lighting for remotely operated vehicle (ROV), defense, oceanographic, nuclear and marine science applications.

32 Optech Incorporated · Vaughan, Ontario, Canada Not disclosed
Closed Apr 2015 Acquisition of remaining minority interest, bringing Teledyne DALSA ownership to 100%.

Teledyne's subsidiary Teledyne DALSA, Inc. acquired the remaining minority interest in the parent company of Optech Incorporated, bringing its ownership to 100%. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario and founded in 1974, Optech is a leader in laser-based survey and digital imaging instrumentation, providing LIDAR systems for airborne mapping, laser bathymetry, mobile mapping and terrestrial imaging used across energy, natural resources, infrastructure and government markets.

33 Industrial Control Machines SA (ICM) · Liege, Belgium Not disclosed
Closed Jun 2015 Acquisition through a Netherlands-based Teledyne subsidiary.

Teledyne acquired Industrial Control Machines SA (ICM) through a Netherlands-based subsidiary. Based in Liege, Belgium and founded in 1993, ICM is a leading supplier of portable X-ray generators for non-destructive testing and complete X-ray imaging systems for on-site security screening, including lightweight X-ray sources for inspecting materials from light-alloy aviation parts to thick steel pipelines and mobile systems for explosive ordnance disposal.

34 CARIS (Teledyne CARIS) · Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Not disclosed
Closed May 2016 Acquisition of the CARIS business and its international affiliates; operates as Teledyne CARIS, Inc.

Teledyne completed the acquisition of the CARIS business and its international affiliates. Headquartered in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada and founded in 1979, CARIS is the leading developer of geospatial software for the hydrographic and marine community, offering solutions for bathymetry, seafloor imagery and water-column data processing plus navigational chart production and management. The business operates as Teledyne CARIS, Inc.

35 Hanson Research Corporation · Chatsworth, California, USA Not disclosed
Closed Dec 2016 Acquisition by Teledyne Instruments, Inc.; retains the Hanson name and operations.

Teledyne's subsidiary Teledyne Instruments, Inc. acquired Hanson Research Corporation, a Chatsworth, California specialist in analytical instrumentation for the pharmaceutical industry. Founded in 1951, Hanson Research pioneered dissolution testing instruments and also provides diffusion testing instrumentation and physical test instruments examining tablet disintegration and powder flowability.

36 Falcon Analytical Systems & Technologies, LLC · Lewisburg, West Virginia, USA Not disclosed
Closed Oct 2018 Asset acquisition by Teledyne Instruments, Inc.

Teledyne's subsidiary Teledyne Instruments, Inc. acquired the assets of Falcon Analytical Systems & Technologies, LLC, a Lewisburg, West Virginia manufacturer of compact, rugged gas chromatographs (GC) for industrial process control, industrial laboratory and transportable GC applications. Falcon's patented CALIDUS ultrafast gas chromatograph has installations in 25 countries; Teledyne planned to consolidate manufacturing into its Teledyne Monitor Labs facility in Englewood, Colorado.

37 Maretron (assets, from Littelfuse, Inc.) · United States (Florida office) Not disclosed
Closed Jul 2025 Asset carve-out purchase from Littelfuse, Inc.; Teledyne's eleventh corporate carve-out and second completed in 2025.

Teledyne acquired the assets of Maretron, including the Octoplex, MPower and MConnect product lines, from Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS). The products join Teledyne's Raymarine business (Teledyne FLIR Maritime) to deliver deeper integration and vessel automation for boat builders and system integrators; Raymarine will maintain the Maretron trade name and product lines, and the acquisition includes Maretron's Florida office.

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