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MSA Safety Reports Q2 Revenue of $503M

Reports Q2 revenue $503M, consensus $496.27M. "I want to thank the MSA team for their disciplined execution across our business in the second quarter," said Steve Blanco, President and Chief Executive Officer of MSA Safety. "We delivered strong operating performance through the continued advancement of our Accelerate strategy. We also announced the acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security, which closed in early July and adds a highly complementary business that builds on the strength of our existing fixed detection platform while expanding our addressable market opportunity."

Sentinel Capital Partners Sells Autronica for $555M

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 to Acquire Autronica for $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%.