M&A Deal Summary

Benchmark Acquires Secure Communication Systems

On October 27, 2015, Benchmark acquired technology hardware company Secure Communication Systems for 230M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Benchmark’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Benchmark’s 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Benchmark’s 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Benchmark’s 3rd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-10-27
Target Secure Communication Systems
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Benchmark
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 230M USD
Advisor(s) Harris Williams & Co. (Financial)
O'Melveny & Myers (Legal)

Target

Secure Communication Systems

Santa Ana, California, United States
Secure is a provider of customized high-performance electronics, sub-systems, and component solutions for mission-critical applications in highly regulated industrial, aerospace and defense markets. Secure was formed in 1986 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Benchmark

Tempe, Arizona, United States
Category Company
Founded 1979
Sector Electronics
Employees12,703
Revenue 2.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Benchmark is a provider of integrated manufacturing, design and engineering services to original equipment manufacturers of computers and related products for business enterprises, medical devices, industrial control equipment (which includes equipment for the aerospace and defense industry), testing and instrumentation products, and telecommunication equipment. Benchmark was incorporated in 1979 and is based in Tempe, Arizona.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 5
State (California) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 6 of 6
Year (2015) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-10-27 Secure Technology

Santa Ana, California, United States

Secure Technology Company (“Secure”) is a designer and manufacturer of customized information assurance equipment, C4ISR systems, high bandwidth wireless communication equipment, wireless audio, video and recording products as well as custom platform driven EMS components.

Buy $230M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-28 Benchmark Electronics - Guaymas Mexico Facility

Guaymas, Mexico

Benchmark Electronics' Guaymas, Mexico Facility manufactures complex assemblies and sub-assemblies for a blue-chip customer base.

Sell -
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Legal