M&A Deal Summary

Amphenol Acquires GE Advanced Sensors

On November 15, 2013, Amphenol acquired test/measurement equipment company GE Advanced Sensors from General Electric for 318M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Amphenol’s 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Amphenol’s 7th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Amphenol’s 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Amphenol’s 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-11-15
Target GE Advanced Sensors
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Amphenol
Sellers(s) General Electric
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 318M USD

Target

GE Advanced Sensors

St. Marys, Pennsylvania, United States
GE Advanced Sensors (AS), headquartered in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania, is a supplier of highly engineered sensors and sensor-based instruments. AS sells its products primarily to the transportation and automotive, medical and other industrial markets. AS has facilities in North America, Europe and Asia and employs approximately 1,600 people worldwide.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Amphenol

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1932
Sector Electronics
Employees91,000
Revenue 12.6B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Amphenol is a producer of electronic and fiber optic connectors, cable and interconnect systems. Amphenol products are engineered and manufactured in the Americas, Europe and Asia and sold by a worldwide sales and marketing organization. The primary end markets for the Company's products are communication systems for the converging technologies of voice, video and data communications, industrial/automotive and military/aerospace applications. Amphenol was incorporated in 1932 and is based in Wallingford, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 26
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 4
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 8 of 18
Year (2013) 3 of 5
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-10-29 Ionix Systems

Lancashire, United Kingdom

Ionix Systems (part of the Amphenol Corporation Group) is a specialist designer and manufacturer of wiring harness and woven systems, providing interconnection solutions for aerospace, defence, power generation and other high-performance engineering sectors.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Madison, Alabama, United States

Tecvox is a provider in the design, development, and delivery of automotive connectivity systems. Combining years of experience, creativity and rigorous engineering standards, Team Tecvox can take any product from the drawing board to reality in a seamless, professional, and cost-effective manner.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

General Electric

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1892
Sector Diversified
Employees205,000
Revenue 76.6B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

General Electric is a diversified technology and financial services corporation. Products and services range from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing, and household appliances to medical imaging, business and consumer financing and industrial products. General Electric was founded in 1892 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 44
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 20 of 38
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 19 of 34
Year (2013) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 18 of 22
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Rivalta, TO, Italy

Avio is a designers and manufacturers of components and systems for commercial, military and space launch engines. Its activities include jet derivative engines and automation systems for naval and industrial applications, power generation and a highly successful maintenance, repair and overhaul operation for civil and military clients.

Buy €3.3B
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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