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Fincantieri completes acquisition of Leonardo’s ‘Underwater Armaments Systems’ Business

May 10, 2024over 1 year ago

Acquiring Company

Fincantieri

Acquired Company

Leonardo Art Holdings GmbH

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Description

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri announced the acquisition of Leonardo S.p.A's 'Underwater Armaments Systems' business, further strengthening its position as a leader in the underwater and naval defense sector. This strategic acquisition includes control of Italy’s underwater acoustic technologies, reinforcing Fincantieri's growth strategy in the underwater sector, including military, security, and civilian applications. The acquisition, valued at €300 million with potential for additional consideration, is expected to be finalized at the beginning of 2025.

Company Information

Company

Fincantieri

Location

Trieste, Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy

About

Fincantieri is an Italian shipbuilding company, dedicated to providing cutting-edge jobs and investing in technical knowledge for the development of a skilled workforce. The company is part of the Distretto Italia project launched by the ELIS consortium, aiming at offering paid training programs for direct employment at Fincantieri's shipyards across Northern, Central, and Southern Italy.

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