EIS - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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EIS M&A Summary

EIS has acquired 10 companies of its own, including 1 in the last 5 years. A total of 5 acquisitions came from private equity firms. It has also divested 1 asset.

It’s largest disclosed sale occurred in 2020, when it sold Tekra to Schweitzer-Mauduit International for $155M. EIS has acquired in 8 different US states. The Company’s most targeted sectors include distribution (50%) and electrical equipment (25%).

EIS Ownership

Who owns EIS?

EIS is owned by Audax Private Equity. It was acquired on August 16, 2019.

Is EIS PE-backed?

Yes. EIS is owned by private equity investor Audax Private Equity.

EIS Business Overview

Where is EIS headquartered?

EIS is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

What sector is EIS in?

EIS is a distribution company.

When was EIS founded?

EIS was founded in 1950.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity9
    • M&A Buy Activity8
    • M&A Sell Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 4
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 6

EIS

EIS, Inc.

2018 Powers Ferry Road Suite 500,
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
United States,
(678) 255-3600
www.eis-inc.com

EIS is a distributor, fabricator, and converter of electrical process materials, wire, cable, and assemblies serving end-user segments in electrical power and related markets. It provides more than 100,000 products from 38 branches and four fabrication facilities to more than 20,000 customers across North America. EIS was founded in 1950 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.2/yr) # 7 - - - 1 - 8
Sell (0.2/yr) # - 1 - - - - 1
vol $155M $155M
  9

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Power Grid Supply 2023-11-02 - Add-on Acquisition
, United States
Tekra Corp. 2020-02-18 155M USD Divestiture
New Berlin, Wisconsin · www.tekra.com
Empire Wire & Supply LLC 2017-04-05 - Add-on Acquisition
Rochester Hills, Michigan · www.empirewc.com
Communications Products and Services, Inc. 2016-10-04 - Add-on Acquisition
Englewood, Colorado · www.oncps.com
Connect-Air International, Inc. 2015-04-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Auburn, Washington · www.connect-air.com
Electro Wire, Inc. 2014-02-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Schaumburg, Illinois · www.electrowire.com
Tekra Corp. 2013-10-31 - Add-on Acquisition
New Berlin, Wisconsin · www.tekra.com
Light Fabrications, Inc. 2012-02-27 - Add-on Acquisition
Rochester, New York · www.lightfab.com
Cobra Wire & Cable, Inc. 2011-08-01 - Add-on Acquisition
Hatboro, Pennsylvania · www.cobrawire.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Distribution 4 (50%) - 1 (100%) 155M (100%)
Electrical Equipment 2 (25%) - - -
Business Services 1 (13%) - - -
Communications 1 (13%) - - -
Total 8 - 1 $155M

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 8 - 1 155M
  Wisconsin 1 - 1 155M
  Washington 1 - - -
  Pennsylvania 1 - - -
  New York 1 - - -
  Michigan 1 - - -
  Illinois 1 - - -
  Colorado 1 - - -
Total 8 - 1 $155M

Deal Values

sell # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $155M
TOTAL $155M
Largest Tekra Corp.
$155M (2020-02-18)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
38%
3 (38%)
Divested to
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Distribution

Established

1950

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