A maker of sensors, cameras, and instruments, Teledyne supplies visible, infrared, and X-ray imaging for industrial, scientific, defense, and medical use, plus marine and environmental monitoring gear, avionics, and systems engineering for aerospace, defense, and space customers. Its four segments — Digital Imaging, Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Electronics, and Engineered Systems — serve mainly military and commercial aviation, with U.S. government agencies a key buyer.
Teledyne to acquire Varex Imaging for $18.90/share in all-cash deal valued at ~$1.1 billion
The aggregate transaction value is approximately $1.1 billion, including Varex's equity awards and net debt as of April 3, 2026.
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Teledyne Technologies and Varex Imaging announced a definitive merger agreement on August 10, 2026, for Teledyne to acquire all outstanding Varex shares at $18.90 per share in cash.
The transaction was unanimously approved by both companies' boards and is expected to close in early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and Varex stockholder approval.
Varex will file a proxy statement with the SEC for a special stockholder meeting to adopt the merger agreement.
Evercore is Varex's financial advisor; Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is Varex's legal counsel; Latham & Watkins LLP and McGuireWoods LLP are Teledyne's legal counsel.
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Teledyne shareholders approve amended incentive plan and special meeting right at 2026 annual meeting
At its April 21, 2026 meeting, Teledyne's Personnel and Compensation Committee increased annual base salaries for three named executive officers, effective April 1, 2026: CFO Stephen F. Blackwood from $640,000 to $660,000, Vice Chairman Jason VanWees from $595,000 to $613,000, and EVP/General Counsel Melanie S. Cibik from $585,000 to $603,000.
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Starting in 2026, Blackwood is eligible for stock option grants with a fair value equal to 95% of base salary, and Cibik is eligible for grants equal to 90% of base salary.
At the April 22, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2014 Incentive Award Plan, which adds 4,000,000 shares, extends the plan term to 2036, eliminates performance-based cash bonuses, and raises the non-employee director compensation limit to $1,000,000 per director.
Shareholders also approved an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation allowing stockholders holding at least 25% of voting power to call special meetings, with related Bylaw Amendments effective upon approval.
Directors Michelle A. Kumbier and Robert A. Malone were elected as Class III directors, and shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor and approved the advisory say-on-pay resolution.
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Teledyne reports record Q1 2026 sales, non-GAAP EPS and operating margin; raises full-year outlook
First quarter 2026 net sales were $1,560.1 million, up 7.6% from $1,449.9 million in Q1 2025.
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GAAP diluted EPS was $4.85, up from $3.99; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $5.80, up 17.2% from $4.95.
Operating margin was 18.9% (GAAP) and 22.6% (non-GAAP), compared with 17.9% and 22.0% a year ago.
Cash from operations was $234.0 million and free cash flow was $204.3 million in Q1 2026.
Full-year 2026 GAAP EPS outlook raised to $20.08-$20.44 and non-GAAP EPS to $23.85-$24.15; Q2 2026 GAAP EPS guided at $4.75-$4.90.
Acquired DD-Scientific; made a $450 million debt maturity payment after quarter-end.
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Teledyne director Denise R. Singleton to retire effective January 1, 2026
Following her retirement, the Board fixed the number of directors at 11, reducing Class 1 directors from four to three.
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Denise R. Singleton informed Teledyne's Board on December 30, 2025 of her decision to retire as a director, effective January 1, 2026, citing potential meeting conflicts.
The change was disclosed in an 8-K filed January 2, 2026 under Item 5.02.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements
Kenneth C. Dahlberg retired from the Board immediately prior to the 2026 annual meeting.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year · 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits