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Sentinel Capital Partners announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Autronica Fire and Security, a standalone unit of its Spectrum Safety Solutions platform, to MSA Safety. The transaction is valued at approximately $555M.

MSA Safety announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Autronica Fire and Security for approximately $555M. Founded in 1957, Autronica is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of fire detection, gas detection, and alarm systems. Autronica serves the critical infrastructure, energy, and maritime sectors. Based in Trondheim, Norway, Autronica employs approximately 500 employees globally. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and will be funded through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under MSA's existing credit facility. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to growth and margins, with synergies. Autronica is a capital-efficient business that generates significant free cash flow and is expected to be accretive to adjusted EPS in the first full year of ownership. In 2025, the company recorded approximately $160M in sales with an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 20%.

Reports Q1 revenue $464M, consensus $451.3M. "Our first quarter performance reflects the resilience of our diverse business, and a solid start to the year," said Steve Blanco, President and CEO of MSA Safety. "We continued to execute our Accelerate strategy and leverage the MSA Business System to drive profitable growth, while navigating the current macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape. Strong operational execution in our Americas segment drove our sales and margin performance, more than offsetting short-term challenges in Europe and the Middle East, which are part of our International segment. The team remains focused on achieving our strategic commitments, serving our customers, and delivering on our mission."