MSA Safety Inc entered into Sale and Purchase Agreement with Autronica Finco Lux S.À.R.L. and Spectrum Safety Solutions Purchaser, LLC valued at approximately $555 million (effective 2026-05-05).
“On May 5, 2026, MSA Safety Incorporated (“ MSA ”) and Aegir Safety Holdings AS (“ Safety Holdings ”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of MSA, entered into an agreement to acquire Autronica Buyer Norway AS and its affiliated companies (referred to herein collectively as “ Autronica ”). Pursuant to a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the “ SPA ”), by and among MSA, Safety Holdings, Autronica Finco Lux S.À.R.L. (“ Seller ”) and Spectrum Safety Solutions Purchaser, LLC (“ Seller Parent ”), Safety Holdings will acquire the entire issued share capital of Autronica (the “ Transaction ”).”
Earnings Releases
MSA Safety Inc reported first quarter of 2026 results: revenue $464 million, net income $71 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, EPS $1.99 per diluted share.
“Investor Relations Contact: Larry De Maria (917) 245-7463 MSA Safety Announces First Quarter 2026 Results First Quarter 2026 Highlights • Achieved quarterly net sales of $464 million, a 10% GAAP increase and a 3% organic increase year-over-year • Generated GAAP operating income of $93 million, or 20.1% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $101 million,”
Elyse L. Brody was appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“the Company’s Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy, Elyse L. Brody, will act as interim Chief Financial Officer effective March 21, 2025, in addition to her current role with the Company.”
Lee B. McChesney departed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at MSA Safety Inc.
“Lee B. McChesney, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, has notified the Company that he will resign effective March 21, 2025, to pursue another business opportunity.”
Shareholder Votes
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation The results of the advisory vote to approve the executive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers were as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 33,078,044 951,833 32,094 3,432,194”
Shareholder Votes
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Ernst & Young LLP was selected as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024, by the following votes: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 37,335,074 105,826 53,265”
Shareholder Votes
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Approval of Adoption of the Company's 2024 Non-Employee Directors' Equity Incentive Plan at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Approval of Adoption of the Company's 2024 Non-Employee Directors' Equity Incentive Plan Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 33,579,599 463,814 18,558 3,432,194”
Shareholder Votes
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Election of Directors - Luca Savi at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Blanco 33,755,529 306,442 3,432,194 Sandra Phillips Rogers 32,542,162 1,519,809 3,432,194 Luca Savi 33,116,556 945,415 3,432,194 Continuing as directors, with terms expiring in 2025, are Robert A.”
Shareholder Votes
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Election of Directors - Sandra Phillips Rogers at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Blanco 33,755,529 306,442 3,432,194 Sandra Phillips Rogers 32,542,162 1,519,809 3,432,194 Luca Savi 33,116,556 945,415 3,432,194 Continuing as directors, with terms expiring in 2025, are Robert A.”
Shareholder Votes
MSA Safety Inc shareholders approved Election of Directors - Steven C. Blanco at the 2024-05-10 meeting.
“Blanco 33,755,529 306,442 3,432,194 Sandra Phillips Rogers 32,542,162 1,519,809 3,432,194 Luca Savi 33,116,556 945,415 3,432,194 Continuing as directors, with terms expiring in 2025, are Robert A.”
Earnings Releases
MSA Safety Inc reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $413 million, net income $58 million, or $1.47 per diluted share, EPS $1.47 per diluted share. Guidance reaffirmed.
“and solutions provider MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2024. Quarterly Highlights • Achieved quarterly net sales of $413 million, a 4% increase year-over-year. • Generated GAAP operating income of $80 million, or 19.4% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $88 million, or 21.3% of sales. • Recorded”
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