iRobot sells off military robot division

Posted on 15 Feb 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

Popular household robot manufacturer iRobot has this month announced that it plans to sell off the military side of its business.

UPDATE 05/04/16 iRobot yesterday announced that it has closed the previously announced sale of its Defense & Security business to Arlington Capital Partners for up to $45m in total consideration, including a contingent payment based on achieving certain milestones. Proceeds from the sale will be used for iRobot’s previously announced $85 million Accelerated Share Repurchase. As…

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