Add-on Acquisition • Automotive

Excello Engineered Systems Acquires The XLO Group of Companies

On December 1, 2004, Excello Engineered Systems acquired automotive company The XLO Group of Companies

Acquisition Context

This is Excello Engineered Systems’ 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
This is Excello Engineered Systems’ 1st transaction in the United States.
This is Excello Engineered Systems’ 1st transaction in Ohio.

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M&A Deal Summary
Date	December 1, 2004
Target	The XLO Group of Companies
Sector	Automotive
Buyer(s)	Excello Engineered Systems
Deal Type	Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s)	SSG Capital Advisors (Financial)

Target Company

The XLO Group of Companies

Medina, Ohio, United States

The XLO Group of Companies, Inc. ("XLO" or the "Company") operates as a leading tier-one manufacturer of die-cut and molded film and foam-laminated water shields for US, European and Japanese automotive companies.

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Buyer

Excello Engineered Systems

Macedonia, Ohio, United States

Category	Company
Founded	1934
Sector	Automotive

DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1934, Excello Engineered Systems was the market leader for its principal product lines. It established strong relationships with several OEMs in the automotive industry including its largest customer, Ford Motor Company, as well as Toyota, Honda and Nissan.

Deal Context for Buyer	#
Overall	1 of 1
Sector: Automotive	1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition	1 of 1
State: Ohio	1 of 1
Country: United States	1 of 1
Year: 2004	1 of 1

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