AstroNova to be acquired by Arcline

AstroNova, Inc., a provider of mission critical identification and marking solutions across the aerospace & defense and labeling & packaging industries, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Arcline Investment Management. The deal is an all-cash transaction with a total enterprise value of approximately $272 million; AstroNova shareholders will receive $29.00 per share in cash. Upon completion of the transaction, AstroNova will become a privately held company.

The transaction was unanimously approved by AstroNova’s board of directors and follows the company’s previously announced review of strategic alternatives intended to maximize shareholder value. The per share purchase price represents a premium of approximately 209% over AstroNova’s unaffected closing share price on April 6, 2026, the last full trading day prior to the strategic alternatives review announcement, and a premium of approximately 120% over the volume weighted average price (VWAP) of AstroNova common stock for the 90 days ending June 16, 2026.

Jorik Ittmann, president and CEO of AstroNova, comments, “This transaction marks an important milestone for AstroNova. Our teams have worked hard over the last year to strengthen the business and position the Company for sustainable growth. Arcline’s interest in our entire enterprise – from our technologies, products, and strategy to our people and customers – makes them the right partner for AstroNova’s next chapter.”

“Following a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives, the Board of Directors determined that this transaction is in the best interests of AstroNova and its stockholders,” states Darius Nevin, executive chairman of AstroNova. “On behalf of the Board of Directors and our shareholders, we thank Jorik and the worldwide AstroNova team for delivering the value recognized by Arcline.”

Tom Carll, SVP & GM, Aerospace, says, “Our avionics franchise, rooted in flight-deck printers and ethernet switches, is certified on the world’s leading aircraft. Arcline’s backing lets us continue investing in this business and the customers who depend on it.”

Padraig Finn, SVP & GM, Product Identification, adds, “Our growing portfolio of label and packaging printers drives critical operations our customers depend on every day. With our recently expanded product portfolio and Arcline’s backing, we can continue to serve our customers and deepen those relationships globally.”

Arcline comments: “AstroNova’s businesses are durable, mission-critical franchises with deep installed bases, established customer relationships, and a clear runway ahead. We’re proud to back them and we’re grateful to Darius, Jorik, Tom, Padraig, and the entire AstroNova team for the work they’ve done to transform the business and prepare it for its next stage of growth. We look forward to partnering with them as we invest in AstroNova’s growth in the years to come.”

The transaction requires approval by AstroNova stockholders and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions including receipt of regulatory approvals.

Rockefeller Capital Management is serving as exclusive financial advisor to AstroNova and Foley Hoag LLP is serving as legal counsel. Alliance Advisors is serving as strategic communications advisor to AstroNova.

Mesirow is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Arcline. Bass, Berry & Sims PLC is serving as Arcline’s legal counsel.