M&A Deal Summary

Arrow Electronics Acquires Global Link Technology

On September 4, 2012, Arrow Electronics acquired retailer Global Link Technology

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Arrow Electronics’ 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Arrow Electronics’ 16th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Arrow Electronics’ 3rd transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-09-04
Target Global Link Technology
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Arrow Electronics
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

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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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 25 of 34
Sector: Retail M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 19 of 25
State: Colorado M&A 3 of 3
Country: United States M&A 16 of 20
Year: 2012 M&A 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-29 Redemtech

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Redemtech is a provider of electronics asset disposition (EAD) services. Redemtech offers a comprehensive array 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
2013-08-28 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.

Buy €230M