Ultra announces that it has acquired Lab Impex Systems Ltd (“LIS”) for a cash consideration of £3.2m, from private investors which include the original founder.
LIS is a developer and supplier of radiation measurement solutions and services for use within the nuclear industry. LIS provides systems engineering, installation and support of full environmental radiation monitoring systems, including alpha, beta, gamma radiation and associated safety systems. The acquisition extends Ultra’s radiation monitoring product capabilities, strengthens the Group’s nuclear qualified engineering expertise and Ultra’s position within the global nuclear sector.
The acquisition of LIS will be financed using Ultra’s existing facilities and it is expected that the full accretion of earnings will occur during 2015. The company has 58 employees located in Poole, Dorset and Sellafield, Cumbria in the UK and in Tennessee, US. The business will be integrated into Ultra’s Nuclear Control Systems business based in Wimborne, Dorset within Ultra’s Infrastructure & Power Division.
Rakesh Sharma, Chief Executive of Ultra, commented:
“I am pleased that we have been able to bring LIS into the Group as a part of our Nuclear Control Systems business. This acquisition extends Ultra’s capabilities in the nuclear sector and provides further momentum for our international growth “
Enquiries:
Rakesh Sharma, Chief Executive
Mary Waldner, Group Finance Director
020 8813 4307
Susan Ellis, Corporate Affairs Adviser
07836 522 722
James White, MHP Communications
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