Peakview Partners is pleased to announce that Guidestar Optical Systems, Inc. (“Guidestar”) has been acquired by General Atomics. Peakview served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Guidestar in this transaction. Guidestar will be integrated into the General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Group. Guidestar’s cutting-edge innovations in adaptive optics align with General Atomics’ focus on delivering groundbreaking technologies for the defense and space markets.

Aaron Buckner, Guidestar’s Co-Founder, said “The Peakview team provided crucial guidance throughout the negotiations and due diligence process, was consistently available to address our questions and requests, and approached all aspects of the transaction with professionalism and integrity. Peakview played a critical role in getting our deal to the finish line, and I would recommend this firm to any business owners interested in engaging an investment banking advisor.”

Founded in 2013, Guidestar Optical Systems is an optical systems research and development company focused on the design and development of innovative optical solutions for uses in directed energy, free space laser communications, and sensing and imaging through optical turbulence. For more information, visit www.guidestaroptical.com.   

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) Group is a global leader in the research, design, and manufacture of first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ history of research, development, and technology innovation has led to an expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions supporting aviation, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and processing and monitoring applications for critical defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. For further information, visit www.ga.com/ems.