M&A Deal Summary

Aviat Networks Acquires 4RF

On July 2, 2024, Aviat Networks acquired communications company 4RF from Fortissimo Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Aviat Networks’ 3rd transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Aviat Networks’ 1st transaction in New Zealand.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-07-02
Target 4RF
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Aviat Networks
Sellers(s) Fortissimo Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

4RF

Wellington, New Zealand
4RF provides radio communications equipment for critical infrastructure applications. Customers include utilities, oil and gas companies, transport companies, telecommunications operators, international aid organizations, and public safety organizations. 4RF was founded in 1998 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Aviat Networks

Austin, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 2006
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees685
Revenue 347M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Aviat Networks designs, manufactures, and sells a range of wireless networking products, solutions, and services in North America and Internationally. It offers point-to-point digital microwave transmission systems for first/last mile access, middle mile/backhaul, and long distance trunking applications. Aviat Networks was founded in 2006 and is based in Austin, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector (Communications) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 4
Country (New Zealand) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-05-09 NEC - Wireless Transport Business

Tokyo, Japan

NEC's Wireless Transport Business provides wireless transport solutions. NEC's Wireless Transport Business is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Buy $70M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Fortissimo Capital

Tel Aviv, Israel

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 2.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Fortissimo Capital is a private equity firm that targets investments in private and public Israeli companies. The Firm looks to invest in technology-based and industrial companies that require capital to expand. Fortissimo focuses on companies operating in high growth markets with proven sales, consistent revenue streams, and strong customer bases. Fortissimo will consider a variety of transaction situations including spinouts, selling shareholders, growth capital financings, and special situations. Fortissimo Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in Tel Aviv.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 12
Sector (Communications) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 6
Country (New Zealand) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-08-28 CTS

Hod-Hasharon, Israel

CTS is a pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare company, providing solutions that supporting people’s health. CTS was founded in 1921 and is based in Hod HaSharon, Israel.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-09-18 Enercon Technologies

Netanya, Israel

Enercon Technologies is a designer/manufacturer of custom power supplies for the aerospace and defense industries. It offers a variety of customized and MOTS (Modified off-the Shelf) power supplies and specializes in DC/DC power supplies, AC/DC converts. Enercon Technologies is based in Netanya, Israel.

Sell -
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