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Business/Financial

Cobham Acquires Wireless Communications Systems Provider Axell

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, May 13th, 2013

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Cobham plc on Friday said it has acquired wireless communications systems provider Axell Wireless Limited for up to $130.5 million, expanding its portfolio of antenna products and offerings to the public safety market. Terms of the deal between the two British companies include an initial $92.1 million payment and a potential $38.4 million earn out provision payable in during 2014 and 2015 based on future performance. Cobham said that it is paying between nine and 10 times Axell’s earnings before…

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