At what enterprise value was FARO TECHNOLOGIES acquired in 2025?

During the acquisition of FARO TECHNOLOGIES by AMETEK in 2025, the company was valued at an estimated revenue multiple of below 5x. The transaction's Enterprise Value is estimated to be in the range of 500M - 1.5b USD. By registering for free, you get access to complete and exact transaction details including enterprise value, revenue, and EBITDA. Additionally, our database shows that the Industry & Manufacturing industry currently tracks an average EBITDA multiple of 11.2x, providing a valuable benchmark for this transaction.

What was the EV/EBITDA of FARO TECHNOLOGIES when it was acquired by AMETEK?

The estimated EV/EBITDA multiple for FARO TECHNOLOGIES is in the range of Above 20x. For comparison, the Industry & Manufacturing sector currently shows an average EBITDA multiple of 11.2x. Join our community for free to access full valuation data and industry trends.

When was FARO TECHNOLOGIES acquired by AMETEK?

FARO TECHNOLOGIES was acquired by AMETEK in 2025.

What was the revenue of FARO TECHNOLOGIES at the time of the deal?

The revenue of FARO TECHNOLOGIES at the time of the deal is estimated to be in the range of 250M - 500M USD. Register for free to access the full transaction report and exact valuation multiples.

What was the EBITDA of FARO TECHNOLOGIES during the acquisition?

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07/2025

FARO TECHNOLOGIES acquired by AMETEK

UNITED STATES Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery / Instrumentation & Measurement EV 500M - 1.5b USD

Context

AMETEK completed the acquisition of FARO Technologies in a strategic move to significantly bolster its position in 3D metrology, laser scanning, and digital reality technologies, markets driven by growing demand for industrial automation and production process digitalization. Following the transaction, FARO joined AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies division alongside Creaform and Virtek, creating one of the most comprehensive portfolios in the industry for 3D measurement, industrial inspection, laser projection, and digital data capture. The combined operations span a broad range of applications, from quality control and reverse engineering to laser-assisted manufacturing, as well as scanning solutions for the construction and public safety sectors. This acquisition is expected to leverage AMETEK's industrial scale, financial resources, and global network to drive FARO's growth and accelerate innovation in its 3D measurement and imaging platforms.

The acquisition of Faro Technologies is part of the growth strategy of Ametek, which already has several external growth operations under its belt, notably Virtek Vision in 2024.

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level LOGIN than the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.2x).

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Target

Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, FARO Technologies is a global provider of measurement, imaging, and 3D scanning solutions for the industrial, construction, and public safety sectors. The company offers a comprehensive range of technologies that enable the capture, analysis, and utilization of high-precision 3D data to enhance design, manufacturing, inspection, and digital documentation processes. FARO's product portfolio includes portable measurement arms, 3D laser scanners, laser trackers, photogrammetry systems, mobile scanning solutions, as well as software for inspection, reverse engineering, and digital data management. The company's technologies are utilized across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, industrial equipment, and construction.

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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b USD

Revenue range: 250M - 500M USD

EBITDA range: 25M - 50M USD

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Press release: view release

Target: faro technologies

Acquirer: ametek