In reviewIndustrials25 January 2026

CVC to acquire SMITHS DETECTION

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CVC acquires SMITHS DETECTION

Deal facts

Buyer
CVC
Target
SMITHS DETECTION
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
25 January 2026
Status
In review
Sector
Industrials
Country
Not stated
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

What we know

CVC has agreed to acquire Smiths Detection in a transaction announced on 25 January 2026. The deal involves the security technology sector, classified under NaceV2Sector_O_80.09. No specific financial value or currency was disclosed for the acquisition, and the consideration structure remains unreported. The target company operates within a specialised industry, though its specific country of origin is not confirmed in the available data.

The transaction is currently in the review phase with a status of in review. Regulatory approval and other customary conditions must be satisfied before the deal can proceed to completion. The parties have not yet confirmed a final closing date for the acquisition. Further updates regarding the progress of the transaction are expected as the review process continues.

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