M&A Deal Summary

Duchossois Capital Management Acquires AMX

On April 8, 2005, family office Duchossois Capital Management acquired software company AMX for 315M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Duchossois Capital Management’s 1st transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Duchossois Capital Management’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Duchossois Capital Management’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Duchossois Capital Management’s 1st transaction in Texas.
Investment Fate
  • AMX was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2014 for 365M USD.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-04-08
Target AMX
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Duchossois Capital Management
Deal Type Going Private
Deal Value 315M USD

Target

AMX

Richardson, Texas, United States
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AMX LLC provides hardware and software solutions that simplify the implementation, maintenance, and use of technology. AMX was formed in 1982 and is based in Richardson, Texas.

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Buyer

Duchossois Capital Management

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Family Office
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Duchossois Capital Management is the investment arm of family-controlled holding company, The Duchossois Group. Duchossois Capital pursues a variety of investment strategies including direct investments in companies and real estate, public securities, and fund commitments. Duchossois Capital's direct investment arm looks to commit $10 to $50 million in profitable companies generating $50 to $500 million in annual revenue. For platform investments, Duchossois seeks opportunities throughout North America but will consider add-ons globally. Areas of interest include engineered industrial products, building products, transportation, logistics, rail leasing, value-added distribution, consumer durables, security, healthcare services, and technology-enabled services. Duchossois Capital Management is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 9
Sector (Software) 1 of 3
Type (Going Private) 1 of 1
State (Texas) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 9
Year (2005) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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