M&A Deal Summary

CalAmp Acquires SmartLink Radio Networks

On March 17, 2007, CalAmp acquired communications company SmartLink Radio Networks for 8M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CalAmp’s 4th transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is CalAmp’s 9th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is CalAmp’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is CalAmp’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-03-17
Target SmartLink Radio Networks
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) CalAmp
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 8M USD

Target

SmartLink Radio Networks

Wallingford, Connecticut, United States
SmartLink Radio Networks, Inc., designs, develops and manufactures interoperable radio communications platforms for use in public safety/service, critical infrastructure and commercial applications.

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Buyer

CalAmp

Irvine, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees887
Revenue 296M USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

CalAmp is a provider of wireless communications solutions from an extensive portfolio of devices, scalable cloud service enablement platforms and targeted software applications. CalAmp was founded in 1981 and is based in Irvine, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 13
Sector (Communications) 4 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 10
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 8
Year (2007) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 9 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-03-16 AirIO s Vehicle Finance Division

Canada

AirIO's Vehicle Finance Division, operates under the Aircept brand, sells Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) and cellular-based wireless asset tracking products and services to vehicle lenders that specialize in automobile financing for high credit risk individuals.

Buy $19M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-20 Wireless Matrix

Herndon, Virginia, United States

Wireless Matrix Corp., is a provider of fleet tracking applications and satellite communications services to the utility, oil and gas, rail and municipal verticals as well as to service fleets of large enterprise customers in North America.

Buy $53M