Acme United Corporation completed a purchase of the assets of SLED Distribution, LLC, doing business as My Medic, for a total consideration of $18.7 million. The deal was structured with $14.6 million paid in cash at closing and a $4.1 million balance held back until My Medic meets revenue milestones and indemnification conditions.
My Medic, headquartered in North Salt Lake, Utah, generated approximately $19 million in revenue in 2025 and employs 40 people. The company has built a robust direct‑to‑consumer channel and commands a social‑media following of more than 500,000 followers, positioning it as the strongest DTC presence in the U.S. tactical and emergency‑response market.
The acquisition broadens Acme United’s first‑aid and emergency‑response product lines, adding a high‑margin DTC channel and cross‑selling opportunities with its existing First Aid Only and First Aid Central brands. It also supports Acme United’s recent strategic shift to health‑care supplies and leverages the company’s extensive retail and industrial distribution network across the United States and Canada.
Financially, the deal adds roughly $19 million of revenue—about 38% of Acme United’s 2025 revenue of $49.1 million—and is priced at a revenue multiple of 0.98×. The tactical and emergency‑response market is projected to grow to $8.9 billion by 2031, underscoring the long‑term upside of the acquisition. Acme United plans to keep My Medic’s operations in Utah while integrating its sales, marketing, and supply‑chain capabilities into the parent company’s existing infrastructure.
CEO Walter C. Johnsen said the company is “delighted to welcome the My Medic team” and that the combined marketing, distribution, sourcing, and manufacturing capabilities will “greatly enhance the reach and value of My Medic’s life‑saving products.” He added that the company will maintain My Medic’s North Salt Lake operations and expand its product offering and distribution in the U.S. and Canada.
On the day of the announcement, Acme United’s stock rose 1.43 % and 0.98 % in different market sessions, while the following day it fell 0.96 %. The mixed reaction reflects investor interest in the strategic fit and valuation, balanced against integration risk and the modest size of the transaction relative to Acme United’s balance sheet.
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