Excelitas Technologies Acquires Research Electro Optics (REO)

Optikos Acquires Omega Optical

September 29, 2026

Manufacturing

Optikos acquired Omega Optical, combining optical engineering, manufacturing, and metrology with Omega Optical’s optical coatings and component capabilities. The combination broadens the integrated workflow offered to customers in aerospace, defense, life science, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Rexel USA Acquires DEE Electronics

July 14, 2026

IT Services

Rexel USA acquired DEE Electronics to expand from standard electrical distribution into specialized electronic component distribution and OEM-focused assembly and supply chain services. DEE, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will join Rexel USA’s Advanced Services organization, pairing DEE’s kitting/assembly and component sourcing capabilities with Rexel’s national footprint and supplier relationships.

Lexitas Pharma Services Acquires Erie Retina Research, CASExERIE and Element Erie

May 20, 2026

Healthcare Services

Lexitas Pharma Services (a QHP Capital portfolio company) acquired Erie Retina Research, along with CASExERIE and the assets of Element Erie: Imaging & Reading Center, to expand its retina-focused clinical research platform. Erie Retina Research will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Lexitas, CASExERIE will continue to operate within Erie Retina Research, and Element Erie’s imaging/reading capabilities will be integrated into Lexitas’ trial services.

Teledyne Acquires Select Aerospace and Defense Electronics Businesses from Excelitas

February 3, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Teledyne Technologies agreed to acquire select aerospace and defense electronics businesses from Excelitas Technologies for approximately $710 million in cash. The deal includes Excelitas’ Optical Systems (Qioptiq) business in Northern Wales, UK and its U.S.-based Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) business, which will be integrated into Teledyne’s Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment.

indie Semiconductor Acquires EXALOS AG for $45 Million

September 27, 2023

Manufacturing

indie Semiconductor has completed the acquisition of Swiss photonics company EXALOS AG for about $45 million in stock, with up to $20 million of additional contingent consideration tied to 24-month revenue-based performance targets. The deal secures EXALOS' SLED and SOA technologies and a team of ~17 engineers to expand indie's laser and silicon photonics portfolio and accelerate its Autotech offerings to global tier‑1 suppliers and automotive OEMs.

Excelitas Technologies Acquires Phoseon Technology

February 15, 2023

Manufacturing

Excelitas Technologies Corp. completed the acquisition of Phoseon Technology, Inc. on February 15, 2023, adding Phoseon's LED-based UV curing and scientific illumination capabilities to its commercial business unit. Phoseon will continue to operate from its Hillsboro, Oregon headquarters and the deal expands Excelitas' product portfolio and R&D cooperation in UV LED solutions across industrial, medical device, electronics and life-sciences end markets.