M&A Deal Summary

Analytik Jena Ag Acquires UVP

On April 18, 2013, Analytik Jena Ag acquired life science company UVP from Carlisle Enterprises, Cloquet Capital Partners and D2 Equity Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Analytik Jena Ag’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is Analytik Jena Ag’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Analytik Jena Ag’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-04-18
Target UVP
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) Analytik Jena Ag
Sellers(s) Carlisle Enterprises
Cloquet Capital Partners
D2 Equity Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) BroadOak Capital Partners (Financial)

Target

UVP

Upland, California, United States
UVP is a life science imaging systems for academic, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology applications. A leading developer and manufacturer of ultraviolet products since 1932, UVP provides innovative products and specializes in fluorescence and luminescence-based imaging applications for life sciences.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Analytik Jena Ag

Jena, Germany

Category Company
Founded 1990
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees938
Revenue 98M USD (2013)
DESCRIPTION

Analytik Jena AG is a provider of high-end analytical measuring technology instruments as well as of products in the fields of biotechnology, molecular diagnostics, and high-quality liquid handling and automation technologies. The company's portfolio includes traditional analytical technology, particularly to measure concentrations of elements and molecules, as well as systems for bioanalytical applications in the Life Science area – spanning the highly complex analytic cycle from sample preparation to detection. Automated high-throughput screening systems for the pharmaceutical sector are also part of this segment’s extensive portfolio. Analytik Jena was formed in 1990 and is based in Jena, Germany.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Carlisle Enterprises

San Diego, California, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1990
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Carlisle Enterprises is a private equity firm focused on investing in companies providing products and services to industrial, commercial and consumer markets. Prospective transaction situations include recapitalizations, divestitures, consolidations, minority and growth financings. Carlisle prefers businesses located within the US. The Firm will consider both profitable companies and turnaround situations. Carlisle's target investment range is up to $100 million of equity capital. Carlisle is partnered with and relies on private equity firm Centre Partners to fund acquisitions. Carlisle Enterprises is based in San Diego, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 16
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 7 of 8
State: California M&A 4 of 4
Country: United States M&A 13 of 15
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-09-09 Contractors Wire & Cable

Livermore, California, United States

CWC is an independent outsource manufacturer and wholesale distributor of low voltage cable and wire products to the security, fire, audio, irrigation and traffic signal markets. CWC customers typically consist of installers, electrical contractors and other distributors serving both residential and commercial markets.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-08-05 Ross Aviation

Denver, Colorado, United States

Ross Aviation owns and operates a portfolio of fixed-base operations (FBO) in North America. It also engages in identifying, acquiring, and investing opportunities in the FBO industry. Ross Aviation was founded in 1992 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

Sell -
SELLER

Cloquet Capital Partners

New Canaan, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Venture Capital Firm
Founded 2003
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cloquet Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on early to growth stage company investing. Areas of interest include IT services, value-added manufacturing, distribution, and business services. Cloquet looks to commit up to $5OOK per transaction. Cloquet Capital Partners was formed in 2003 and is based in New Canaan, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 13
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 8 of 8
State: California M&A 4 of 4
Country: United States M&A 11 of 13
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-09-15 Visionael

Mountain View, California, United States

Visionael® Corporation provides the first enterprise class "plug and play" network management software suite that enables telecommunications service providers, network outsourcers, enterprises and government organizations to visualize, optimize and automate mission critical networks and next-generation services with unprecedented speed and efficiency.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-01 MSA Aircraft Products

San Antonio, Texas, United States

MSA Aircraft Products, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and provider of highly engineered window systems and associated composite components for use in Business Jet aircraft, as well as in new applications in the 1st Class Commercial aircraft segment of the aerospace industry. The company provides an extensive suite of patented products, comprehensive services and support to aircraft OEMs, completion centers and dealers worldwide.

Sell -
SELLER
DESCRIPTION

D2 Equity Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies operating in traditional industries. The Firm seeks businesses with $10 to $50 million in revenue, principally located in the Southwestern US. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, distribution, and services. D2 Equity Capital was established in 2013 and is based in San Diego, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector: Life Science M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 4 of 5
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-12-31 MSA Aircraft Products

San Antonio, Texas, United States

MSA Aircraft Products, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and provider of highly engineered window systems and associated composite components for use in Business Jet aircraft, as well as in new applications in the 1st Class Commercial aircraft segment of the aerospace industry. The company provides an extensive suite of patented products, comprehensive services and support to aircraft OEMs, completion centers and dealers worldwide.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-01 MSA Aircraft Products

San Antonio, Texas, United States

MSA Aircraft Products, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and provider of highly engineered window systems and associated composite components for use in Business Jet aircraft, as well as in new applications in the 1st Class Commercial aircraft segment of the aerospace industry. The company provides an extensive suite of patented products, comprehensive services and support to aircraft OEMs, completion centers and dealers worldwide.

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