M&A Deal Summary

Bracco Acquires ACIST Medical Systems

On June 15, 2001, Bracco acquired medical products company ACIST Medical Systems from Pamlico Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bracco’s 1st transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Bracco’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bracco’s 1st transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2001-06-15
Target ACIST Medical Systems
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Bracco
Sellers(s) Pamlico Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

ACIST Medical Systems

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
ACIST Medical Systems, Inc. is a provider of advanced contrast imaging system technology in the fields of cardiology and radiology, with a global clinical presence in over 40 countries.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Bracco

Michigan, Italy
Category Company
Sector Medical Products
DESCRIPTION

Bracco S.p.A. is a manufacturer and marketer of diagnostic imaging products.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2001) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Pamlico Capital

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 3.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Pamlico Capital is a private equity group focused on mid-sized transactions. Pamlico looks to invest $25 to $125 million per transaction. Sectors of interest include business and technology services, consumer products/services, industrial, energy, financial services, healthcare, media, and communications. Pamlico will consider both minority and majority positions. Prospective transactions include management or leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, mezzanine, and special situations. Pamlico was formerly known as Wachovia Capital Partners. The Firm was originally formed in 1988 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 61
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 32
State (Minnesota) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 59
Year (2001) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-07-01 MetroPCS Communications

Richardson, Texas, United States

MetroPCS Communications, Inc. is a provider of wireless communications services in several metropolitan areas of the US, including SanFrancisco, Miami and Atlanta. MetroPCS offers simple, flat-rate calling plans that provide unlimited usage within a local calling area with no long-term contracts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-01-01 Mactec

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Mactec, Inc. is a provider of engineering, environmental and construction management services to national, state and local governments and multi-national, regional and local private companies. MACTEC offers an ever-broadening portfolio of sustainable solutions, from renewable energy to facility asset management.

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