General Dynamics
Search results
Force Protection, Inc. was a manufacturer of ballistic- and blast-protected vehicles from the United States which have been used in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo and other hot spots around the world. The company was acquired by General Dynamics in 2011.
Lincoln International acted as the sell-side advisor to Force Protection Inc. (NasdaqCM:FRPT) in its sale to General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:GD) for $360 million in cash consideration, representing $5.52 per share and a 31% premium based on the closing trading price of $4.21.
Force Protection, Inc. manufactures and distributes vehicles that protect and save lives and property. The Company's subsidiary designs, manufactures, and markets mine-protected vehicles used...
Nov 7, 2011 · The Force Protection deal would be General Dynamics' second-biggest buy this year, after the $960 million acquisition of healthcare information technology company Vangent Inc in August.
Nov 7, 2011 · (Reuters) - Defense contractor General Dynamics said it would buy smaller rival Force Protection Inc for $5.52 a share, or $360 million, to expand its armored vehicle business.
Nov 7, 2011 · In a deal fueled by shrinking military budgets, armored troop carrier Force Protection Inc. is being sold to a much bigger and more diversified player in the defense business.
Dec 20, 2011 · FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) yesterday completed its acquisition of Force Protection, Inc., a provider of blast- and ballistic-protected...
