Add-on Acquisition • Communications

Enghouse Systems Acquires Tollgrade Communications

On April 12, 2017, Enghouse Systems acquired communications company Tollgrade Communications from Golden Gate Capital for 23M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Enghouse Systems’ 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Enghouse Systems’ 7th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Enghouse Systems’ 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Enghouse Systems’ 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 12, 2017
Target Tollgrade Communications
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Enghouse Systems
Sellers(s) Golden Gate Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 23M USD

Target Company

Tollgrade Communications

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Tollgrade Communications is a provider of network assurance solutions for the telecommunications and utilities industries. Tollgrade’s core telecom products help telecommunications service providers to minimize repair costs by remotely diagnosing problems in the copper line networks for DSL and plain old telephone service (POTS) lines. Tollgrade Communications is based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Enghouse Systems

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Software
Employees1,932
Revenue 502M CAD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Enghouse Systems' corporate headquarters in Markham, Ontario.
Enghouse Systems' corporate headquarters in Markham, Ontario.

Enghouse Systems is a developer of software products for Automated Mapping/Facilities Management/Geographic Information Systems ('AM/FM/GIS') for the telecommunications and utilities industries. Enghouse Systems was founded in 1984 and is based in Markham, Ontario.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 28 of 53
Sector: Communications 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 27 of 47
State: Pennsylvania 1 of 1
Country: United States 9 of 18
Year: 2017 1 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 23
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-28 Presence Technology S.L.

Barcelona, Spain

Presence Technology S.L. is a provider of multi channel contact center software solutions with specific focus on Spanish speaking markets.

Buy $17M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-06 Survox

San Francisco, California, United States

Survox, Inc. is a provider of multimodal and voice-aware software and services to automate surveys. Their proposals allow for market research, facilitate opinion surveys and improve brand value by conducting surveys efficiently. Survox is based in San Francisco, California.

Buy -

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Golden Gate Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 19.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Golden Gate Capital is a large private equity firm focused on buyout and growth equity investments across a wide variety of industries. The Firm partners with management teams to make equity investments in situations where there is a demonstrable opportunity to significantly enhance a company's value. Sectors of interest include software and IT services, semiconductors, electronics, consumer products and retail, financial services, business services, and media. Prospective transaction types include public-to-privates, corporate extractions, bankruptcy auctions, and recapitalizations. Golden Gate Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in San Francisco, California.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 53 of 86
Sector: Communications 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition 26 of 39
State: Pennsylvania 1 of 2
Country: United States 47 of 78
Year: 2017 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 21 of 22
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-03 Payless Shoes

Topeka, Kansas, United States

Payless Shoesource, Inc. is a specialty family footwear retailer in the Western Hemisphere, is dedicated to democratizing fashion and design in footwear and accessories and inspiring fun, fashion possibilities for the family at a great value.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-01 2020

Laval, Quebec, Canada

2020 is a provider of computer-aided design, business and manufacturing software tailored for the interior design and furniture industries. The company has developed an unmatched depth of knowledge of interior design and space planning to maintain an unbroken history of the market and thought leadership. Its customers include many of the world’s largest home improvement retailers and manufacturers, as well as tens of thousands of local, independent kitchen and bathroom dealers. 2020 was founded in 1987 and is based in Laval, Quebec.

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