Deal facts
- Buyer
- discoverIE Group plc
- Target
- 3Gmetalworx
- Deal value
- USD 67,500,000
- Announced
- 19 May 2026
- Status
- Firm intention
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defence
- Country
- United States
- Consideration
- cash
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discoverIE Group plc has agreed to acquire 3Gmetalworx in a strategic acquisition valued at USD 67.5 million. The transaction involves a cash consideration and brings together a UK-based buyer with a US-based target operating within the Aerospace and Defence sector. This deal was announced on 19 May 2026 and represents a significant expansion for the acquiring entity into the American market.
The transaction is currently at the firm intention stage and remains subject to regulatory approval before completion. No specific completion date has been confirmed at this time. The deal structure focuses on a straightforward cash exchange without the inclusion of earn-outs or share swaps. This acquisition marks a clear strategic move to integrate 3Gmetalworx into the existing operations of discoverIE Group plc. The parties are expected to proceed with due diligence and finalise the necessary legal documentation to facilitate the transfer of ownership.
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Disclaimer* 7.00am, 19 May 2026 discoverIE Group plc Acquisition of 3Gmetalworx North American acquisition with primary focus on security & defence market discoverIE Group plc (LSE: DSCV, "discoverIE" or the "Group"), a leading international designer and manufacturer of customised electronics to industry, today announces the acquisition, of a 90% interest in
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