M&A Deal Summary

Arrow Electronics Acquires Computerlinks AG

On August 28, 2013, Arrow Electronics acquired distribution company Computerlinks AG from Equistone for 230M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Arrow Electronics’ 14th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Arrow Electronics’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Arrow Electronics’ 1st transaction in Germany.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-08-28
Target Computerlinks AG
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Arrow Electronics
Sellers(s) Equistone
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 230M EUR

Target

Computerlinks AG

Munchen, Germany
Computerlinks is a value-added distributor with a comprehensive offering of IT solutions from many of the world’s leading technology suppliers.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Arrow Electronics

Centennial, Colorado, United States

Category Company
Founded 1935
Sector Distribution
Employees21,520
Revenue 27.9B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Arrow Electronics' corporate headquarters in Centennial, Colorado.
Entrance to Arrow Electronics' corporate headquarters in Centennial, Colorado.

Arrow Electronics is a global supplier of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow's diverse customer base consists of original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, and other commercial customers. Arrow Electronics was incorporated in 1935 and is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 26 of 34
Sector: Distribution M&A 14 of 15
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 20 of 25
Country: Germany M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-09-04 Global Link Technology

Centennial, Colorado, United States

Global Link Technology, Inc.is a provider of electronics asset disposition (EAD) services.Global Link offers a number of EAD services including data removal, data security, refurbishment, and remarketing of electronic assets, while ensuring compliance with local and national data security and environmental regulations.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-21 Greentech Sweden AB

VÄXJÖ, Sweden

GREENTECH is the leading ITAD and reverse logistics provider for refurbished, overstock and remarketed ICT equipment to both the public sector and to B2B customers in the Nordic region.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Equistone

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 9.6B EUR
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Equistone is a private equity firm that invests in small to mid-sized companies valued from €50 to €500 million. Equistone targets companies operating in the fields of services, healthcare, financial services, and consumer/travel. The Firm looks to invest €25 to €200 million in a variety of transactions, including buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, and take privates. Equistone was formed in 1997 and is based in London, United Kingdom.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 119 of 206
Sector: Distribution M&A 3 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 39 of 70
Country: Germany M&A 15 of 34
Year: 2013 M&A 8 of 9
Size (of disclosed) 22 of 59
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-08-05 Fischer TireTech

Burgkunstadt, Germany

Fischer TireTech is a manufacturer of rubber-coated steel wire and fabric layers (known as calendered cord material) for tyre carcasses and tyre belts. These layers form the tyre’s supporting structure and give it shape and driving stability. Fischer TireTech was founded in 1940 and is based in Burgkunstadt, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-09-11 Whitworths

Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Whitworths Ltd. is a provider of dried fruits, nuts and seeds within the culinary ingredients and snacking sector. Whitworths was founded in 1886 and is based in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

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