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Platform·Aerospace & Defense/Defense Services·June 17, 2026

Arcline acquires AstroNova for $272 million

The transaction takes the West Warwick, Rhode Island-based manufacturer of flight-deck printers and product-identification systems private, expanding Arcline’s presence in aerospace and industrial labeling.

Takeaways

  • AstroNova is a provider of identification and marking solutions for aerospace, defense, labeling & packaging.
  • Arcline and AstroNova are classified as a platform transaction.
  • The target serves aerospace and defense and labeling and packaging across United States.
BuyerArcline
TargetAstroNova
SponsorArcline
TypePlatform
GeographyUnited States
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Sub-sectorDefense Services

AstroNova, a provider of mission-critical identification and marking systems for aerospace & defense and labeling & packaging applications, has agreed to be acquired by Arcline Investment Management in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $272 million.

The $29.00, 2026, and will take the company private upon closing, expected in the third quarter of 2026.

Arcline views AstroNova’s businesses as durable franchises with deep installed bases and growth potential that fit its focus on building non-disruptible industrial compounders.

The acquisition follows Arcline’s recent purchase of Continental Aerospace Technologies, a piston aircraft engine manufacturer, and was advised by Rockefeller Capital Management for AstroNova and Mesirow for Arcline.