M&A Deal Summary

AEA Investors Acquires AmEx

On May 31, 2019, private equity firm AEA Investors acquired transportation company AmEx

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AEA Investors’ 3rd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is AEA Investors’ 77th transaction in the United States.
  • This is AEA Investors’ 11th transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-05-31
Target AmEx
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) AEA Investors
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

AmEx

Folcroft, Pennsylvania, United States
AmEx is a same-day ground courier that specializes in on-demand, expedited transportation and logistics services for customers with time-critical shipment needs. AmEx’s services have expanded over time to encompass air services, a national logistics program, service parts distribution and warehousing, fulfillment, facilities and fleet management. AmEx was founded in 1983 and is based in Folcroft, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer

AEA Investors

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 19.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

AEA Investors is a private investment firm focused on investing in and acquiring businesses headquartered primarily in the US, Europe, and China. AEA looks for companies operating in stable to growing industries with a proven ability to generate positive cash-flow. Broad sectors of interest include value-added industrial products/services, specialty chemicals, consumer products, and services. In addition to its primary middle-market private equity fund, AEA maintains additional funds targeted towards mezzanine financing, senior secured debt, and small business buyouts. AEA Investors was formed in 1968 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 89 of 118
Sector (Transportation) 3 of 5
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 29 of 38
State (Pennsylvania) 11 of 11
Country (United States) 77 of 103
Year (2019) 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-09 Spectrum Control

Fairview, Pennsylvania, United States

Spectrum Control is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance components and subsystems for demanding RF / microwave and electromagnetic spectrum management applications. Spectrum Control provides a broad portfolio of mission-critical products to approximately 1,800 global customers supporting more than 200 programs. Spectrum Control was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Fairview, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-17 Allied Power Group

Houston, Texas, United States

Allied Power Group is an independent provider of aftermarket maintenance and repair solutions for heavy-frame IGTs, primarily serving the electric utility industry. APG’s fully-integrated offering includes engineered inspections and repairs, specialized coatings, precision manufacturing of replacement components, experienced field service professionals, multi-faceted rotor repair, and an expansive inventory of refurbished parts. Allied Power Group was founded in 2005 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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