M&A Deal Summary

ATS Acquires Avidity Science

On September 22, 2023, ATS acquired life science company Avidity Science from ShoreView Industries and Northstar Capital for 195M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ATS’s 1st transaction in the Life Science sector.
  • This is ATS’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is ATS’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is ATS’s 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-09-22
Target Avidity Science
Sector Life Science
Buyer(s) ATS
Sellers(s) ShoreView Industries
Northstar Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 195M USD

Target

Avidity Science

Waterford, Wisconsin, United States
Avidity Science is a designer and manufacturer of automated watering and monitoring solutions for the animal and laboratory research markets. Avidity Science was established in 1969 and is based in Waterford, Wisconsin.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

ATS

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1978
Sector Engineering
Employees7,000
Revenue 3.0B CAD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Automation Tooling Systems facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Automation Tooling Systems facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

ATS is a designer, builder and installer of manufacturing solutions. ATS uses its knowledge and global capabilities to serve the sophisticated automation systems' needs of multinational customers in industries such as consumer products & electronics, energy, life sciences and transportation. ATS was incorporated in 1978 and is based in Cambridge, Ontario.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 15
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 13
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 5
Year (2023) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-29 IPCOS

Leuven, Belgium

IPCOS is a digital solutions and services provider, focused on maximizing plant efficiency, increasing business productivity, and enhancing environmental sustainability, through the smart application of latest Industry 4.0 technologies. IPCOS serves a wide range of international process and allied industries with six locations across the US, Europe and India.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-07 Heidolph

Schwabach, Germany

Heidolph manufactures and distributes equipment for evaporation, stirring, automation, shaking and mixing, liquid handling, and other crucial laboratory solutions. The company offers software solutions for laboratory workflow automation and data documentation. In its fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, Heidolph generated revenues of approximately €50 million and gross margins accretive to ATS’ current gross margins, with a significant presence in Europe and Asia. Heidolph employs over 200 individuals in facilities in Germany, the United States, South Korea, and China.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

ShoreView Industries


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 1.3B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

ShoreView Industries is a middle-market private investment principally focused on partnering with family or entrepreneurial-owned companies. ShoreView will consider a variety of investment situations, including buyouts, leveraged recapitalizations, minority investments, and industry consolidations. Areas of interest include engineered products, distribution, industrial services, business services, and niche consumer products. ShoreView industries was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 29
Sector (Life Science) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 9
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 27 of 28
Year (2023) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-21 Garner

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Garner is a manufacturer and supplier of level measurement sensors as well as a custom injection molder with a range of fabrication capabilities. Garner was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-13 P&F Industries

Melville, New York, United States

P&F Industries is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of power tools, gears, and other highly engineered industrial equipment. P&F’s products are sold under several proprietary brands including AIRCAT, Jiffy Air Tool, Universal Tool, and ATP, as well as under the private labels of major manufacturers and retailers. The company’s products are used in a variety of end markets, including aerospace OEM, automotive aftermarket, DIY consumer, and other niche manufacturing. P&F Industries was founded in 1959 and is based in Melville, New York.

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SELLER

Northstar Capital

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1993
PE ASSETS 1.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Northstar Capital is a mezzanine finance firm that provides junior capital to middle-market companies operating in the value-added distribution, light manufacturing, business services, financial services, education, and specialty healthcare sectors. Northstar's typical investment size is $5 to $30 million in businesses generating sales of $20 to $300 million with an EBITDA of at least $3 million. Prospective companies have stable cash flows and sustainable margins. Investments typically have maturities of five to eight years. Northstar does not invest in start-ups, real estate development, natural resource exploration, or high technology companies. Northstar Capital was formed in 1993 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 77 of 80
Sector (Life Science) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 27 of 27
State (Wisconsin) 6 of 6
Country (United States) 73 of 76
Year (2023) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-30 Standard Locknut

Westfield, Indiana, United States

Standard Locknut is a manufacturer of specialized bearing accessories and also provides contract machining services. Standard Locknut was founded in 1948 and is based in Westfield, Indiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-19 Online Labels

Sanford, Florida, United States

Online Labels provides a full suite of custom printed pressure sensitive, shrink sleeve, flexible packaging, and blank labels on sheets and rolls to small businesses, consumers, and middle-market brands via enterprise relationships and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform. Online Labels provides labeling solutions for consumer products such as food, health and beauty, and nutritional supplements, as well as numerous other products requiring primarily pressure sensitive labels. Online Labels was founded in 1980 and is based in Sanford, Florida.

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