Austal buys ElectraWatch

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by Anna Napoli

Global ship building company, Austal (ASX:ASB) has inked a deal to buy 100 per cent of ElectraWatch.

The cash consideration for the deal is US$6.75 million with no net debt.

ElectraWatch has developed a unique system for testing aluminum used in demanding environments.

The company is expected to have a 2018 revenue of US$2-3 million.

The shipbuilder says ElectraWatch will support and increase our range of services for key customer the US Navy.

Shares in Austal (ASX:ASB) closed down 0.56 per cent to $1.77 yesterday.

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