Central Garden & Pet Acquires Leading Edge Associates / Leading Edge Aero Technologies
November 6, 2024
Central Garden & Pet completed the acquisition of Leading Edge Associates, Inc. and Leading Edge Aero Technologies, Inc., two Daytona Beach–based developers and manufacturers of large commercial drones and supporting software; the deal closed on November 6, 2024. The purchase brings drone hardware and precision-application software capabilities into Central’s pet and garden portfolio to support mosquito/vector control, weed control and precision farming solutions.
- Buyers
- Central Garden & Pet
- Targets
- Leading Edge Associates, Inc., Leading Edge Aero Technologies, Inc.
- Sellers
- Founders of Leading Edge Associates (two brothers)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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