Acquisitions and mergers
Jabil has acquired numerous companies and arms of companies. Their acquisitions have expanded their presence in countries such as China, Mexico, India, Spain, the Netherlands and Russia.[4][24]
In 1999, Jabil began its operations in China by acquiring GET Manufacturing.[25][26][27]
In 2001, Jabil expanded its manufacturing capability and acquired Intel's manufacturing facility in Malaysia.[28] A year later, the company acquired a factory of Lucent Technologies in Shanghai.[29][30] In 2002, the company also acquired contract manufacturing services of Philips.[31][32][33]
In 2005, Jabil acquired Varian's electronics manufacturing business for $195 million.[34][35][36] A year later, Jabil expanded its operations to Taiwan and acquired Green Point for $881 million through its subsidiary Jabil Circuit Taiwan.[37][38]
In 2011, Jabil acquired Telmar Network, a communication network service provider based in Texas.[39][40]
In February 2013, Jabil acquired Nypro for $665 million in cash.[41] The purchase was completed in July 2013.[42][43]
In 2015, Jabil acquired Shemer Group, an Israeli metal fabrication company specializing in contract manufacturing for high-tech capital equipment manufacturers.[44][45] In the same year, the company acquired Plasticos Castella, a Spain-based food and consumer packaging manufacturer.[46]
In 2018, Jabil acquired the medical devices business of Johnson & Johnson.[47][48]
In 2021, Jabil acquired Ecologic Brands.[49]
In August 2023, Jabil sold its mobility business in China to BYD.[49] In November 2023, Jabil acquired the Silicon Photonics business of Intel.[50][51]
In November 2023, Jabil acquired ProcureAbility.[52]
In January 2026, it was announced that Jabil had acquired Hanley Energy Group, a provider of energy management and critical power systems for data centre infrastructure. The all-cash transaction, completed on 2 January 2026, was valued at approximately $725 million, with additional contingent consideration linked to future revenue targets.[53]
