{"id":11386,"date":"2011-09-01T10:45:24","date_gmt":"2011-09-01T15:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/?p=11386"},"modified":"2011-09-01T10:45:24","modified_gmt":"2011-09-01T15:45:24","slug":"bushnell-outdoor-products-to-acquire-night-optics-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/bushnell-outdoor-products-to-acquire-night-optics-usa\/11386\/","title":{"rendered":"Bushnell Outdoor Products to Acquire Night Optics USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11387\" title=\"NightOpticsUSA\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/NightOpticsUSA-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/NightOpticsUSA-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.downrange.tv\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/NightOpticsUSA.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Overland Park, Kan<\/strong>. \u2014 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.midoceanpartners.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">MidOcean Partners<\/a>, a leading middle market private equity fund, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bushnell.com\/general\" target=\"_blank\">Bushnell Outdoor Products<\/a>, a worldwide leader in sports optics, premium eyewear, and outdoor accessories, today announced that Bushnell has acquired <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nightoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Night Optics USA, Inc<\/a> of Huntington Beach, Calif. Terms of the purchase agreement were not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Founded by brothers Ilya and Israel Reyngold, who have more than 18 years of experience in the night vision industry, Night Optics USA is widely recognized as an innovative industry leader and provider of professional quality <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nightoptics.com\/no\/category\/NightVision.htm\" target=\"_blank\">night vision<\/a> and thermal technologies for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nightoptics.com\/no\/category\/sport.htm\" target=\"_blank\">commercial<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nightoptics.com\/no\/category\/Pros.htm\" target=\"_blank\">law enforcement and military applications<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cNight Optics USA has built an exceptional reputation within the night vision industry by exceeding the highest standards in both product quality and customer service,\u201d said Blake Lipham, Bushnell President and CEO. \u201cThis is an exciting acquisition for Bushnell, as it not only allows us to add another reputable brand to our organization; it enhances our product portfolio in the law enforcement, military and security markets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cOur mission at Night Optics USA is to provide premium quality equipment at competitive prices while achieving the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction,\u201d added Ilya Reyngold, Night Optics USA President. \u201cOur continuously evolving product line incorporates the latest technological developments and end-user input. Partnering with Bushnell gives us an exciting opportunity to further that mission and continue our track record of success while expanding globally.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">MidOcean Partners acquired Bushnell in Aug. 2007 and has added several complementary brands to the company\u2019s portfolio during the last four years, including acquisitions of <a href=\"http:\/\/millettsights.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Millett<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simmonsoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Simmons<\/a> in 2008.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cBringing Night Optics USA into the Bushnell family of brands is a continuation of our goal to grow the company through strategic acquisitions. Bushnell and Night Optics USA share a reputation for quality, service and innovation with their industry partners and customers,\u201d said David Basto, MidOcean Partners Managing Director.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Night Optics USA was represented by Mergers &amp; Business Acquisitions, Inc. (M&amp;BA) (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aerospacemanufacturers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.AerospaceManufacturers.com<\/a>).\u00a0M&amp;BA acted as the exclusive Sale-Side Investment Banker for this transaction.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><em>Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em>, Tasco<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em>, Serengeti<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em>, Boll\u00e9<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em>, Uncle Mike\u2019s Law Enforcement<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em>, Stoney Point<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em>, Hoppe\u2019s<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em>, Butler Creek<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em>, C\u00e9b\u00e9<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em>, Millett<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em>, Uncle Mike\u2019s<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em>, Final Approach<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em> and Simmons<\/em><em>\u00ae<\/em><em> brand names. For information about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public Relations at (913) 752-6105.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overland Park, Kan. \u2014 MidOcean Partners, a leading middle market private equity fund, and Bushnell Outdoor Products, a worldwide leader in sports optics, premium eyewear, and outdoor accessories, today announced that Bushnell has acquired Night Optics USA, Inc of Huntington Beach, Calif. Terms of the purchase agreement were not disclosed. 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