M&A Deal Summary

Amphenol Acquires Trexon

On February 8, 2024, Amphenol acquired electrical equipment company Trexon from Audax Private Equity, Apogem Capital and PNC Mezzanine Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Amphenol’s 9th transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Amphenol’s 19th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Amphenol’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-02-08
Target Trexon
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Amphenol
Sellers(s) Audax Private Equity
Apogem Capital
PNC Mezzanine Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Trexon

Macedonia, Ohio, United States
Trexon is a designer and specialty distributor of high performance, ruggedized wire, cable, connectors, and assembled products. TPC's highly engineered products transmit power and signal in critical applications such as robotic manufacturing systems and temporary power for auto plants, mines, factories, and other harsh industrial environments. Trexon was founded in 1979 and is based in Macedonia, Ohio.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Amphenol

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States

Category Company
Founded 1932
Sector Electronics
Employees95,000
Revenue 12.6B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Amphenol is a producer of electronic and fiber optic connectors, cable and interconnect systems. Amphenol products are engineered and manufactured in the Americas, Europe and Asia and sold by a worldwide sales and marketing organization. The primary end markets for the Company's products are communication systems for the converging technologies of voice, video and data communications, industrial/automotive and military/aerospace applications. Amphenol was incorporated in 1932 and is based in Wallingford, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 27 of 28
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 9 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 23 of 23
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 19 of 20
Year (2024) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-30 Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

St. Augustine, Florida, United States

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is a designer and manufacturer of high performance wire and cable including optical fiber. Carlisle designs and produces products for harsh environments. Products include interconnect products such as contacts, connectors, cable assemblies, installation kits, ARINC trays, racks and shelf assemblies. Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is based in St. Augustine, Florida.

Buy $2.0B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-18 CommScope - Mobile Networks Businesses

Claremont, North Carolina, United States

CommScope's Mobile Networks Businesses provide mobile network solutions, with advanced technologies in the areas of base station antennas and related interconnect solutions, as well as distributed antenna systems. CommScope's Mobile Networks Businesses is based in Claremont, North Carolina.

Buy $2.1B

Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Audax Private Equity

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 19.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Audax Private Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring control positions in a variety of mid to large North American headquartered companies. The Firm segments its activities into lower middle-market and larger scale investing. Within its larger group, Audax targets profitable businesses valued up to $800 million and within its lower middle-market group, the Firm seeks companies valued up to $125 million. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products/services, financial services, healthcare services, industrial services, software, and technology. Audax has a special interest in businesses that can benefit from a buy and build investment strategy for growth. Audax Private Equity was formed in 1999 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 98 of 102
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 5 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 32 of 35
State (Ohio) 6 of 6
Country (United States) 93 of 97
Year (2024) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-18 Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers

High Ridge, Missouri, United States

Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers is a tyre retailer and automotive aftermarket service company with a strong presence in the Midwestern United States. Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers was founded in 1976 and is based in High Ridge, Missouri.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-21 ELM

East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

ELM provides home and building solutions to consumers, contractors, distributors, and fabricators. ELM was formed in 1966 and is based in East Brunswick, New Jersey.

Sell -
SELLER

Apogem Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Category Asset Manager
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 39.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Apogem Capital is a diversified alternative investment manager and subsidiary of insurance provider, New York Life. Apogem manages a variety of investment strategies including private equity, private credit, and real assets. Within private equity, the Firm looks to make fund, direct, and secondary investments, as well as acquire GP stakes. Within its direct investing activity, Apogem targets mid-sized companies valued up to $250 million and will consider businesses throughout North America and Europe. Apogem Capital formed as the result of New York Life combining PA Capital, Madison Capital Funding, and Goldpoint Partners into one entity. Apogem Capital is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 51 of 52
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 21 of 21
State (Ohio) 6 of 6
Country (United States) 51 of 52
Year (2024) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-31 Lone Peak Dental Group

Englewood, Colorado, United States

Lone Peak Dental Group is a dental services organization focusing on the underserved pediatric market segment. Lone Peak Dental Group was founded in 2003 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-15 DirectMed Imaging

Poway, California, United States

DirectMed Imaging is a provider of medical imaging aftermarket parts, systems, and field service solutions. DirectMed Imaging was founded in 2011 and is based in Poway, California.

Sell -
SELLER

PNC Mezzanine Capital

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 1.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

PNC Mezzanine Capital is the subordinated debt investing arm of PNC Bank. PNC Mezzanine looks to provide $10 to $50 million of junior capital to middle-market companies in a variety of industries. Prospective companies generally have revenues of $20 million and EBITDA greater than $4 million. Broad sectors of interest include niche manufacturing, value-added distribution, and business or consumer services. PNC will not invest in early-stage or technology-driven businesses; real estate, commodity-based or capital-intensive companies; businesses with high customer or vendor concentration; or declining businesses. PNC Mezzanine was formed in 1989 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 49 of 49
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 15 of 15
State (Ohio) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 47 of 47
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-11 Elgin Fastener Group

Wheeling, Illinois, United States

Elgin Fastener Group is a manufacturer of short-run, high-quality specialty fasteners for a diverse range of niche industrial end markets. Elgin Fastener Group was founded in 2002 and is based in Wheeling, Illinois.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-03-12 Mantaline

Mantua, Ohio, United States

Mantaline is a manufacturer of customized, extruded elastomeric profiles for the automotive, heavy truck, and industrial markets. Mantaline was formed in 1964 and is based in Mantua, Ohio.

Buy -