M&A Deal Summary

DZS Acquires Keymile International

On October 8, 2018, DZS acquired technology hardware company Keymile International from The Riverside Company and Halder

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DZS’s 4th transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is DZS’s 1st transaction in Austria.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-10-08
Target Keymile International
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) DZS
Sellers(s) The Riverside Company
Halder
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Keymile International

Brunn am Gebirge, Austria
Keymile International GmbH is a global leading supplier and manufacturer of network components with integrated network, which serve to ensure the connectivity between traditional copper landlines installed in the houses and offices of the final customers (e. g. xDSL) and the optical fibre network of network operators (the so-called “backbone”). Due to the increased bandwidth the products of the company facilitate the bundled supply of television, (IP-)telephony as well as broadband internet services – so-called “triple-play” services – by telecommunications companies.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

DZS

Plano, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1996
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees765
Revenue 376M USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

DZS designs and manufactures network equipment for telephone companies and cable operators worldwide to deliver a rich array of voice, data, video, and entertainment services. DZS was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Plano, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 7
Sector (Technology Hardware) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 5
Country (Austria) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-04-12 Dasan Network Solutions

Suwanee, Georgia, United States

Dasan Network Solutions, Inc. is a global network solution provider that establishes end-to-end capabilities across carrier and enterprise markets. DASAN Networks was founded in 1993 in Seoul, Korea to develop a Linux based Router. In 1998, Korea Telecom chose DASAN Networks for its frame relay router offering. Since then, the company has expanded its Linux OS, creating a suite of products from L2 Switches, to VDSL, GPON and EPON OLTs and ONTs, IP DSLAMs and, most recently, Mobile Backhaul Routers and Switches.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-05-02 ASSIA - Specific Core Assets

Redwood City, California, United States

ASSIA's Specific Core Assets includes consumer experience, service assurance software portfolio based in Redwood City, California.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

The Riverside Company

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 5.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm that seeks investments in profitable lower middle-market companies valued under $400 million. Riverside looks to invest in growth businesses headquartered in North America, Europe, and Asia (primarily Japan and South Korea), that have been in operation for at least five years. Riverside targets investments in a wide array of industries including distribution, automotive, healthcare, education, manufacturing, software, consumer services, plastics, publishing, food, communications, marine, and business services. Riverside was formed in 1988 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 143 of 191
Sector (Technology Hardware) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 59 of 82
Country (Austria) 2 of 2
Year (2018) 14 of 17
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-05 BeneSys

Troy, Michigan, United States

BeneSys is a provider of third-party administration (TPA) services for employee healthcare and pension benefit programs for Taft-Hartley multiemployer plans. BeneSys was founded in 1979 and is based in Troy, Michigan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-02 SureWerx

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

SureWerx is a supplier of professional safety products, tools, and equipment. The company offers access to its brands through its partner distributor network servicing the industrial, construction, safety, and automotive aftermarket markets globally. SureWerx was founded in 1957 and is based in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

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SELLER

Halder

Frankfurt, Germany

Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 570M EUR
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Halder is a German investment firm, focused on management buyouts of family businesses. Halder targets profitable, medium-sized businesses with sales of €20 to €400 million. The Firm generally looks to acquire manufacturing businesses, and has experience in automotive, machine tools, textiles, trade & services in the fields of agriculture, construction and energy, plastics manufacturing, and hydraulics. Halder was originally formed in 1988 and was sold to Belgium buyout group GIMV in 2008. Halder is based in Frankfurt.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 27
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 11
Country (Austria) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-30 Klingel medical metal

Pforzheim, Germany

Klingel medical metal is a manufacturer of high-precision and complex metal components mainly for a range of medical technology applications. Klingel medical metal was founded in 1986 and is based in Pforzheim, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-31 BMB Manifattura Borse

Florence, Italy

Bottega Manifatturiera Borse S.p.A. is a manufacturer of leather handbags and accessories for luxury brands and under its own Gianfranco Lotti label. Bottega Manifatturiera Borse was founded in 1968 and is based in Florence, Italy.

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