M&A Deal Summary

Fortissimo Capital Acquires 4RF

On August 1, 2012, growth capital firm Fortissimo Capital acquired communications company 4RF

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Fortissimo Capital’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Fortissimo Capital’s 1st transaction in New Zealand.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-08-01
Target 4RF
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Fortissimo Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

4RF

Wellington, New Zealand
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4RF provides radio communications equipment for critical infrastructure applications. Customers include utilities, oil and gas companies, transport companies, telecommunications operators, international aid organizations, and public safety organizations. 4RF was founded in 1998 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Buyer

Fortissimo Capital

Tel Aviv, Israel

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 2.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Fortissimo Capital is a private equity firm that targets investments in private and public Israeli companies. The Firm looks to invest in technology-based and industrial companies that require capital to expand. Fortissimo focuses on companies operating in high growth markets with proven sales, consistent revenue streams, and strong customer bases. Fortissimo will consider a variety of transaction situations including spinouts, selling shareholders, growth capital financings, and special situations. Fortissimo Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in Tel Aviv.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 35
Sector (Communications) 1 of 3
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 6 of 12
Country (New Zealand) 1 of 1
Year (2012) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-07 AOD Software

Coral Springs, Florida, United States

AOD Software is a developer of targeted application software serving the Long Term Care and Senior Health Care Industries.

Sell $80M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-10-01 Starhome Mach

Zurich, Switzerland

Starhome Mach is a roaming solutions company. It is a software that allows mobile network operators to capture and manage mobile phone customers who are outside of their home country. For example enabling short dial codes, such as access to voicemail, to work whilst abroard. Deployed in 200 mobile network operators worldwide.

Buy $80M
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