Excelitas Technologies Acquires Phoseon Technology

Excelitas Technologies Acquires Research Electro Optics (REO)

July 9, 2018

Manufacturing

Excelitas Technologies Corp. has completed the acquisition of Research Electro Optics (REO), a Boulder, Colorado-based manufacturer of high-precision optical components, thin-film coatings, optical subassemblies and HeNe lasers. The deal expands Excelitas' optics and photonics manufacturing capabilities and aims to provide OEM customers and defense prime contractors with a broader, single-source portfolio of high-performance illumination, optical and detection solutions.

Teledyne Acquires Select Aerospace and Defense Electronics Businesses of Excelitas for $710M

February 3, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Teledyne Technologies has agreed to acquire select aerospace and defense electronics businesses from Excelitas Technologies for approximately $710 million in cash, including the UK-based Optical Systems business (branded Qioptiq) and the U.S.-based Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) business. The businesses will be folded into Teledyne's Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment (operating under the name Teledyne Qioptiq for the optical business) to expand Teledyne's capabilities in optics, tactical night-vision, defense electronics and space applications.

Bruker Corporation Acquires PhenomeX Inc.

August 17, 2023

Biotechnology

Bruker Corporation agreed to acquire PhenomeX Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at roughly $108 million (purchase price $1.00 per share). PhenomeX — formed from the combination of Berkeley Lights and IsoPlexis and provider of single-cell biology instruments, software and reagents — will be folded into a Bruker subsidiary, marking Bruker’s entry into single-cell biology research tools and complementing its spatial biology offerings.

Union Park Capital's Exaktera Acquires ProPhotonix Limited

December 16, 2021

Manufacturing

Union Park Capital has acquired ProPhotonix Limited and will integrate the business into its Exaktera group. ProPhotonix, a designer and manufacturer of OEM laser modules and LED illumination solutions serving industrial, medical and scientific markets, will continue to be led by CEO Tim Losik and expand Exaktera's capabilities in optical and lighting components.

Astellas Pharma Acquires Xyphos Biosciences

December 26, 2019

Biotechnology

Astellas Pharma has acquired Xyphos Biosciences, gaining Xyphos' ACCEL convertible-CAR technology platform and immuno-oncology talent. The deal included $120 million paid at closing and potential milestone payments bringing the total transaction value to up to $665 million.

Eypex Corporation Acquires JustLight

March 28, 2023

Medical Devices

Eypex Corporation has acquired all assets and IP of JustLight, including the Sunflower Smart Light Therapy lamp and related Smart Light Therapy and UV germicidal disinfection technologies. JustLight will be reorganized to operate independently under Eypex as the company expands from automotive lighting into consumer health and wellness products, with additional product commercialization planned over the next 18 months.