Teledyne: Varex Acquisition Strengthens The Buy Case

Teledyne Technologies will acquire Varex Imaging for $1.1 billion, broadening TDY's healthcare equipment portfolio and strengthening X-ray capabilities. The acquisition price of $18.90 per VREX share represents a fair 8.7x EV/EBITDA multiple, below TDY’s own median multiple, adding immediate value. Post-acquisition, TDY’s sales CAGR rises to nearly 10%, and the price target increases to $831, reflecting a 20% upside anchored in stable growth. While VREX’s growth and margins are unimpressive, its integration fills portfolio gaps and offers potential margin improvement, aligning with TDY’s acquisition-driven strategy.