M&A Deal Summary

Avi Systems Acquires Dascom Systems Group

On October 19, 2017, Avi Systems acquired electronics company Dascom Systems Group from Strength Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Avi Systems’ 1st transaction in the Electronics sector.
  • This is Avi Systems’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Avi Systems’ 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-10-19
Target Dascom Systems Group
Sector Electronics
Buyer(s) Avi Systems
Sellers(s) Strength Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Dascom Systems Group

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States
Dascom Systems Group specializes in digital headends, audio, and video for distance learning, videoconferencing and corporate boardrooms. Dascom Systems Group was founded in 19985 and is based in Woodbury, Minnesota.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Avi Systems

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Category Company
Founded 1974
Sector Information Technology
DESCRIPTION

Avi Systems is the expertise in resources to facilitate communication and spur collaboration. Avi Systems deliver systems design, video conferencing, unified collaboration, conference and huddle rooms, and digital signage solutions. AVI also provides comprehensive product and systems support, including AV cloud and managed services led by AVI Insight, the industry’s first multi-platform, multi-vendor, real-time monitoring, and reporting system. Avi Systems was founded in 1974 and is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Electronics) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 3
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 3
Year (2017) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-16 Neurilink

Boise, Idaho, United States

Neurilink is a full-service audiovisual design and integration business. Neurilink is based in Boise, Idaho.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Strength Capital Partners

Birmingham, Michigan, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 500M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Strength Capital Partners (SCP) is a private equity firm that specializes in acquiring or providing late stage growth capital to Midwest US based companies. Areas of interest include the manufacturing, distribution, industrial, financial services, infrastructure, and consumer products sectors. The Firm takes a hands-on investment approach, looking to use firm resources and expertise to improve operational performance. SCP will not invest in high technology or internet businesses. Strength Capital Partners has offices in Birmingham, Michigan and Cincinnati, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 10
Sector (Electronics) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 4
State (Minnesota) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 6 of 10
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-19 Robert Rothschild Farm

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Robert Rothschild Farm is a provider of premium specialty food products from scratch, using time-honored recipes, slowly cooking each small batch to perfection. The company’s brands include Robert Rothschild Farm, Robert Rothschild Farm Fresh, Game Day Gourmet, Made in Napa Valley, and Vineyard Pantry. Robert Rothschild Farm is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-13 Esp Associates

Fort Mill, California, United States

Esp Associates is a multi-discipline professional services firm providing engineering, surveying, and planning services to a variety of public and private clients. ESP’s services cover a wide variety of end markets including transportation, public safety, land development, and energy. Esp Associates was founded in 1986 and is based in Fort Mill, California.

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