M&A Deal Summary

Astronics Acquires Freedom Communication Technologies

On July 1, 2019, Astronics acquired test/measurement equipment company Freedom Communication Technologies from Tuckerman Capital and Hanover Partners for 22M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Astronics’ 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Astronics’ 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Astronics’ 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Astronics’ 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-07-01
Target Freedom Communication Technologies
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Astronics
Sellers(s) Tuckerman Capital
Hanover Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 22M USD

Target

Freedom Communication Technologies

Kilgore, Texas, United States
Freedom Communication Technologies, Inc. is a engineering, developing and manufacturing communication test equipment company involved in Land Mobile Radio test equipment market.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Astronics

East Aurora, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Aerospace
Employees2,500
Revenue 689M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Astronics designs and manufactures products for the aerospace and defense industries. Astronics was founded in 1968 and is based in East Aurora, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 9
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 9
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 7
Year (2019) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-27 Telefonix

Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Telefonix, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of an advanced in-flight entertainment and connectivity equipment, as well as providing industry leading design consultancy services for the global aerospace industry. The company’s products include wireless access points, file servers, content loaders, passenger control units and cord reels, as well as engineering services for its customers.

Buy $104M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-04 Diagnosys Test Systems

Dorset, United Kingdom

Diagnosys Test Systems Ltd. is a developer and manufacturer of comprehensive automated test equipment (ATE) providing test, support, and repair of high-value electronics, electro-mechanical, pneumatic and printed circuit boards focused on the global mass transit and defense markets. Diagnosys Test Systems is based in Dorset, United Kingdom.

Buy $7M

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Tuckerman Capital

Hanover, New Hampshire, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Tuckerman Capital is a private investment firm that targets smaller manufacturing companies, with a special interest in businesses that manufacture highly-engineered, non-commodity products across a broad range of industries. Tuckerman will also consider investments in niche service and distribution businesses. Tuckerman relies on deal partners to help source potential transactions. Tuckerman Capital is based in Hanover, New Hampshire.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 14
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 8
State (Texas) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 10 of 14
Year (2019) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-15 Orthofeet

Norwood, New Jersey, United States

Orthofeet is a designer and manufacturer of orthopedic shoes and custom orthotics primarily serving the diabetic market. Orthofeet was formed in 1984 and is based in Norwood, New Jersey.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-01 Anser Advisory

Cypress, California, United States

Anser Advisory is a national firm specializing in capital program funding, program management, project management, construction management, and executive advisory services. The firm provides program advisory services to clients across the country in industries that include transportation, higher education, K-12 education, industrial, federal, state, and local government, healthcare, hospitality, and housing. Anser Advisory is based in Santa Ana CA, Boston MA, Orlando FL, San Francisco CA, Atlanta GA, and now Clinton, New Jersey.

Sell -
SELLER

Hanover Partners

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Hanover Partners is a private investment firm that targets middle-market companies with enterprise value between $10 and $60 million and EBIT of at least $2 million. Hanover prefers manufacturing or service based businesses located in the United States that serve business customers. Avoided industries include retail, construction, consulting, job-shops, and distributors not adding specific value. Hanover Partners was formed in 1994 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Oswego, Oregon.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 13
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 9
State (Texas) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 10 of 13
Year (2019) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-05 Audio Precision

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Audio Precision is a manufacturer of electronic instruments used to test and measure audio signals in high-end audio and broadcast equipment. The company has a highly international customer base comprised of almost every major manufacturer of high-quality consumer and professional audio equipment, including Dolby Labs, Sony, Panasonic, Motorola, Texas Instruments, and Harman. The Company is rich with patents, proprietary software, and engineering talent, blending a high-tech profile with long-lifecycle products, and thus providing very stable revenue and profitability. Hanover Partners teamed with an institutional investor to purchase Audio Precision from its founders and has established a broad-based stock option plan to partner with the Company's management and key employees. Audio Precision was founded in 1984 and is based in Beaverton, Oregon.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-31 Westside Equipment

Madera, California, United States

Westside Equipment is a manufacturer of tomato and pistachio harvesting equipment and related parts. Westside Equipment started manufacturing machinery for the tomato harvesting industry in 2001 and has grown from a small operation with four employees to a global leader in the commercial tomato harvester equipment industry. Westside Equipment was founded in 1986 and is based in Madera, California.

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