M&A Deal Summary

CDI Electronics Acquires Ballard Commercial Industries

On June 9, 2014, CDI Electronics acquired electrical equipment company Ballard Commercial Industries

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CDI Electronics’ 1st transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is CDI Electronics’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is CDI Electronics’ 1st transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-06-09
Target Ballard Commercial Industries
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) CDI Electronics
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Cascadia Capital LLC (Financial)

Target

Ballard Commercial Industries

Arlington, Washington, United States
Balmar, which is based in Arlington, Washington, makes high-output alternators and premium DC charging systems for gasoline and diesel inboards.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

CDI Electronics

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Machinery
DESCRIPTION

CDI Electronics was founded in 1983 and is widely recognized as the leader in aftermarket outboard ignition systems and diagnostic software.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2014) 1 of 1