# MSA Safety Inc (MSA) — merger [completed]
Source: SEC API (secapi.ai) · situation sit_bd8ed0465685dfc3e339 · retrieved 2026-08-11T15:50:51.683Z

## Overview
MSA Safety Incorporated is a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructure.

MSA Safety Incorporated completed the acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of fire detection, gas detection and alarm systems based in Trondheim, Norway, in a transaction valued at approximately $555 million. Autronica reported approximately $160 million in sales in 2025. The acquisition was financed using cash on hand and borrowings under MSA's existing credit facility, and is expected to be accretive to MSA Safety's adjusted earnings per share in the first full year of ownership.

## Terms
- Counterparty: Autronica Fire and Security · Deal value: $555.0M · Consideration: mixed

## Key dates
- Expected close 2026-07-09 · Completed 2026-07-09

## Timeline
- 2026-07-09 · 8-K (0000066570-26-000019): 8-K - MSA Safety Inc — *MSA Safety Incorporated is a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions that protect people and facility infrastructure.* MSA Safety Incorporated completed the acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of fire detection, gas detection and alarm systems based in Trondheim, Norway, in a transaction valued at approximately $555 million. Autronica reported approximately $160 million in sales in 2025. The acquisition was financed using cash on hand and borrowings under MSA's existing credit facility, and is expected to be accretive to MSA Safety's adjusted earnings per share in the first full year of ownership.
  https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/66570/0000066570-26-000019.txt

## Citations
- 0000066570-26-000019 — https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&type=&dateb=&owner=include&count=40&search_text=000006657026000019