M&A Deal Summary

Johnson & Johnson Acquires InnoTech

On March 3, 1997, Johnson & Johnson acquired machinery company InnoTech from Forrest Binkley and Brown and Virginia Capital Partners for 134M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Johnson & Johnson’s 1st transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Johnson & Johnson’s 25th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Johnson & Johnson’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Johnson & Johnson’s 1st transaction in Virginia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1997-03-03
Target InnoTech
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) Johnson & Johnson
Sellers(s) Forrest Binkley and Brown
Virginia Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 134M USD

Target

InnoTech

Roanoke, Virginia, United States
InnoTech developed and marketed in-office production systems for the fabrication of multi-focal lenses using proprietary molds and resins. The Company was based in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Johnson & Johnson

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1886
Sector Consumer Products
Employees132,000
Revenue 85.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Johnson & Johnson's corporate headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Johnson & Johnson's corporate headquarters in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare conglomerate that operates across three primary sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Consumer Health. In Pharmaceuticals, it develops treatments for a variety of conditions, including immunology, oncology, and infectious diseases. The Medical Devices segment offers a range of equipment and devices for healthcare professionals, encompassing orthopedics, surgery, and cardiovascular care. Its Consumer Health division markets a wide array of products, spanning baby care, oral care, skin care, over-the-counter drugs, and women's health, with popular brands such as Band-Aid, Tylenol, and Neutrogena under its umbrella. Johnson & Johnson was formed in 1886 and is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 43
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 34
State (Virginia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 36
Year (1997) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 25 of 28
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-01-01 Eastman Kodak - Diagnostics Products Division

Rochester, New York, United States

Eastman Kodak - Diagnostics Products Division is a producer of machines that can run hundreds of chemical tests an hour.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1997-05-22 Biopsys Medical

Irvine, California, United States

Biopsys Medical, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of products for the diagnosis and management of breast cancer.

Buy $310M

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Forrest Binkley and Brown

Irvine, California, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1993
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Forrest Binkley & Brown (FBB) is a private equity firm focused on investing in middle-market buyouts and growth capital financings in Southern California. FBB prefers to act as the lead investor and looks to partner with management when pursuing acqusitions. Typical investments range from $2 to $6 million per transaction. Forrest Binkley & Brown was formed in 1993 and is based in California, with offices in Irvine and Solana Beach.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 14
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 6
State (Virginia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 14
Year (1997) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-04-20 Comcore Semiconductor

Calabasas, California, United States

Comcore designs, delivers and supports integrated circuits for high-speed local and wide area networking applications. National Semiconductor purchased Comcore in May 1998.

Sell -
SELLER

Virginia Capital Partners

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 50M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Virginia Capital Partners (VCP) is a private investment firm that invests in profitable, rapidly growing private companies located in the South Atlantic region of the US. Target businesses are typically valued between $500,000 to $10 million Sectors of interest include business services, healthcare services, media/communications, insurance, and consumer services. Virginia Capital Partners is based in Richmond, Virginia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 16
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 6
State (Virginia) 1 of 8
Country (United States) 1 of 16
Year (1997) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1996-10-01 PRA Health Sciences

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

PRA Health Sciences, Inc. is an international clinical research organization. PRA provides services on a contract basis to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Comprehensive services include the filing of Investigational New Drug (IND) and similar regulatory applications, management and implementation of Phase I through IV clinical trials, preparation and submission of New Drug Applications (NDAs), and post-marketing surveillance on an international basis. PRA was formed in 1976 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Buy $19M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-01-01 Virginia TeleComm Towers

Virginia, United States

Virginia Telecomm Towers acquires, develops, and operates wireless communication towers. The company was sold to a strategic acquirer in 1998.

Sell -
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