# Molex agrees to acquire AirBorn

Molex announced an agreement to purchase AirBorn, a manufacturer of rugged connectors and electronic components for aerospace, defense, and other markets. The acquisition is expected to close by early December 2024.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-11-14
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: rugged connectors, electronic components
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Molex](https://endata.com/companies/20564.md) (acquirer)
- [AirBorn](https://endata.com/companies/41209.md) (target)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/molex-announces-agreement-to-acquire-airborn-expanding-its-position-in-the-aerospace-and-defense-market-302305162.html), 2024-11-14: "The acquisition of AirBorn brings strong capabilities to Molex in the aerospace and defense market."

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