M&A Deal Summary

EXFO Acquires BRiX Networks

On April 2, 2008, EXFO acquired communications company BRiX Networks for 29M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is EXFO’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is EXFO’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is EXFO’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is EXFO’s 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-04-02
Target BRiX Networks
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) EXFO
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 29M USD

Target

BRiX Networks

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States
BRiX Networks is a provider of open and extensible converged service assurance solutions. The Chelmsford, Mass., U.S.A.-based company brings a proven heritage of IP expertise unique to the service assurance marketplace, and collaborates closely with its customers and partners to assure the delivery of any IP-based service, over any network, to any endpoint.

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Buyer

EXFO

Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1985
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees1,814
Revenue 267M USD (2020)
DESCRIPTION

EXFO is a provider of next-generation test, service assurance and end-to-end quality of experience solutions for mobile and fixed network operators and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. EXFO’s intelligent solutions with contextually relevant analytics improve end-user quality of experience, enhance network performance and drive operational efficiencies throughout the network and service delivery lifecycle. Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, VoLTE, IMS, video, Ethernet/IP, SNMP, OTN, FTTx, xDSL and various optical technologies accounting for more than 38% of the global portable fiber-optic test market. EXFO was founded in 1985 and is based in Quebec, Canada.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 14
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 13
State (Massachusetts) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2008) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-03-26 Navtel Communications

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Navtel Communications, Inc. is a provider of test solutions for IMS and VoIP networks. Navtel’s products are used by network equipment manufacturers and operators to validate core functions and perform feature, negative, load, interoperability and regression testing of the network elements and services.

Buy CA$11M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-03-12 NetHawk Oyj

Oulu, Finland

NetHawk Oyj is a provider of analyzers, simulators and monitoring systems. NetHawk products and systems are used in the development and operation of telecommunications networks by leading communications equipment manufacturers and operators worldwide.

Buy €37M
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