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newcleo to acquire nuclear scales manufacturer Bonifait Pesage, strengthening its vertical integration

  • new cleo announced an agreement to acquire Bonifait Pesage, a French manufacturer of nuclear-grade scales & precision industrial weighing equipment.
  • The acquisition supports new cleo's vertical integration strategy, which began in 2023 with purchases of Fucina, SRS, & Rütschi.
  • In-house capabilities will secure access to weighing equipment for planned MOX fuel facilities, reduce supply-chain risk, & enable customization.
  • Precision weighing systems are critical for nuclear material accountancy, process control, quality assurance, & regulatory compliance.
  • Stefano Buono, CEO & founder of new cleo, stated the deal brings technical expertise & supports Bonifait Pesage's growth in the wider nuclear industry.
  • Laurent Bonifait, founder & chairman of Bonifait Pesage, noted the transaction enables international development while maintaining existing customer relationships.
  • Bonifait Pesage, founded in 1954 & headquartered in southern France, holds key certifications for weighing systems in ionizing-radiation environments since 2017.
  • Bonifait Pesage generated approximately €2.1 million in revenue in 2025 from orders within the French nuclear fuel cycle sector.
  • The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
  • new cleo develops advanced modular reactors cooled by liquid lead & produces nuclear fuel from recycled waste.
  • new cleo announced a definitive agreement on May 27, 2026, for a business combination with NewHold Investment Corp. III to become a U.S.-listed public company.
  • The combined entity is expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the ticker "NWCL" in the second half of 2026.
  • new cleo reported over USD $80 million in revenue in 2024 & holds approximately USD $780 million in private funding with 900+ employees.
  • Forward-looking statements regarding the business combination are included in the press release & subject to risks & uncertainties.