M&A Deal Summary

BearCom Acquires Vector Communications

On December 13, 2017, BearCom acquired communications company Vector Communications

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BearCom’s 2nd transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is BearCom’s 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is BearCom’s 1st transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-12-13
Target Vector Communications
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) BearCom
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Vector Communications

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
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Vector Communications Ltd. serves customers in petrochemical, commercial, construction, forestry, public safety and government municipalities with wireless communications systems. Vector provides a wide range of wireless communication solutions, including cellular and data devices, GPS tracking, portable towers, satellite phones and two-way radios. Vector Communications was formed in 1991 and is based in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

BearCom

Garland, Texas, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Electronics
DESCRIPTION

BearCom is a provider of wireless communications equipment and solutions for two-way radios and other voice and data technologies over 20,000 commercial, industrial and government customers across North America. BearCom was formed in 1981 and is based in Garland, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 13
Sector (Communications) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 12
State (Alberta) 1 of 2
Country (Canada) 1 of 3
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-01 Staley Communication

Wheeling, West Virginia, United States

Staley Communication, Inc. specializes in the design, integration, and maintenance of wireless voice, video, and data systems for a diverse customer base including public safety, transportation, utilities, mining, healthcare, and manufacturing. Staley Communication was formed in 1959 and is based in Wheeling, West Virginia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-02 Mobile Business Communications

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mobile Business Communications, Ltd. is a provider of both private and shared wide-area digital radio dispatch solutions and antenna sites. The company offers seamless, flat-rate airtime on their independently owned Trunked Networks along with the most up-to-date technologies, such as Emergency Alerts, GPS & AVL Tracking Systems in this rapidly changing market. Mobile Business Communications was formed in 1976 and is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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