Acquisitions

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. has acquired Savage Arms, Inc., the 132-year-old Massachusetts-based rifle and shotgun manufacturer, from JDH Holdings for $160 million. The acquisition combines two historic American firearms manufacturers, with Savage bringing approximately $160 million in annual net sales and 500 employees to create the largest commercial firearms manufacturer in the United States.

PRADCO Outdoor Brands has acquired Kent Outdoors, a portfolio of watersports and marine safety brands established in 1959, including HO Sports, Hyperlite, BOTE, O'Brien, Connelly, Liquid Force, Onyx, and others. Kent's leadership team, including President CJ Vlahovich, will remain in place as PRADCO supports product development and future acquisitions.

American Holoptics, a privately held U.S. company based in Clawson, MI, has acquired Armasight from Ecentria Group. Armasight, a Tempe, AZ-based manufacturer of night vision and thermal optics, expands American Holoptics' portfolio with products targeting both consumer and professional markets.

PRADCO Outdoor Brands, a manufacturer of hunting and fishing products, acquires Ani-Logics Outdoors, maker of scientifically formulated deer nutrition products. This acquisition complements PRADCO’s already diverse roster of hunting, fishing and outdoor brands.

Bigshot Archery LLC announced the acquisition of Delta McKenzie Targets—a globally recognized leader in competition-grade 3D and backyard archery targets. Targets will continue to be sold and marketed under the Bigshot and Delta McKenzie brand names and Bigshot will continue to be represented by MWS Associates while Delta McKenzie will continue to be represented by Summit Outdoor Sales.