M&A Deal Summary

Azbil Acquires Azbil BioVigilant

On May 8, 2009, Azbil acquired test/measurement equipment company Azbil BioVigilant from Alerion Capital Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Azbil’s 1st transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Azbil’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Azbil’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-05-08
Target Azbil BioVigilant
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Azbil
Sellers(s) Alerion Capital Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Azbil BioVigilant

Tucson, Arizona, United States
Azbil BioVigilant develops, builds, and maintains a family of environmental monitoring capabilities addressing a wide range of uses in government, commercial, and consumer markets. Azbil BioVigilant detection capabilities are suited for both air and waterborne environments including detection of biological particulates, bio-agents, bacteria, and mold. Azbil BioVigilant is based in Tucson, Arizona.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Azbil

Tokyo, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1906
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Employees9,909
Revenue 290.9B JPY (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Azbil is involved in the development, design, manufacture, sales, rental, installation, repair, maintenance, import/export, testing and inspection of instruments, equipment and systems in measurement and control instruments, equipment and systems; electrical, communication and precision instruments, equipment and systems; air conditioning control instruments, equipment and systems; disaster prevention and security equipment and systems; optical instruments, equipment and systems; electrical/electronic equipment for medical applications and medical appliances; waste treatment equipment and systems (water, oil, atmosphere, etc.); assisted/nursing care equipment and systems for elderly and/or persons with disabilities; gas meters and gas-related equipment for gas supply; water meters, hot water meters and related equipment for water and hot water supply. Azbil was incorporated in 1906 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2009) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-01-01 Telstar S.L.

Terrassa, Spain

Telstar, S.L. provides added value and global solutions to address technological areas as diverse as Life and Health Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech and related industries), Scientific Research and Development (studies for aerospace, telecommunications, microelectronics, etc...).

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Alerion Capital Group

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Alerion Capital Group is a private equity group focused on investments in later-stage mid-market tech oriented businesses. Specific areas of interest include technology hardware, software and services, and technology enabled services. Prospective transaction types include recapitalizations, management led buyouts, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, and growth capital financings. The Firm seeks businesses valued between $5 and $50 million with revenues up to $100 million. Alerion prefers opportunities located in the Western US. Alerion Capital Group was established in 2000 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 7
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 5
State (Arizona) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 2 of 7
Year (2009) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-05-01 VTI Instruments

Irvine, California, United States

VTI Instruments designs, manufactures and distributes modular test and measurement equipment to a worldwide customer-base. Headquartered in Irvine, California, VTI’s instruments are used in the aerospace, defense, medical, pharmaceutical and wireless industries to evaluate the performance of complex products and systems.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-01-20 KIOSK Information Systems

Louisville, Colorado, United States

KIOSK INFORMATION SYSTEMS (KIOSK) has led the industry in design and manufacturing of self-service kiosk terminals since 1993. An exceptionally broad portfolio of standard and custom KIOSK designs is deployed with Fortune 500 clients in virtually all self-service vertical markets. As the undisputed market leader in custom solutions, KIOSK provides proven expertise in design engineering, component integration, and quick-turn manufacturing for even the most sophisticated self-service solutions. ISO 9001:2008 certified processes in engineering, manufacturing, service, and support ensures every solution provides superior field reliability.

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