RBC Bearings to acquire VACCO Industries for $310M in cash

RBC Bearings (RBC) “announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire VACCO Industries from ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESE) for $310 million in cash. With headquarters in South El Monte, California, VACCO is a prominent manufacturer of valves, manifolds, regulators, filters, and other precision components and subsystems for the space and naval defense channels. The Company’s products are highly engineered mission-critical components, designed to perform seamlessly in extreme environments. For the 12-month period ending March 31, 2025, VACCO generated revenue of approximately $118 million. The business will be integrated into RBC’s Aerospace and Defense segment upon closing of the deal.”