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GIMV Acquires AME

On March 2, 2020, private equity firm GIMV acquired electronics company AME

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GIMV’s 2nd transaction in the Electronics sector.
  • This is GIMV’s 35th transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-03-02
Target AME
Sector Electronics
Buyer(s) GIMV
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

AME

Eindhoven, Netherlands
AME is a developer and manufacturer of innovative, high-quality and smart electronic modules for international OEM customers. AME has continuously invested in R&D, and developed in-depth knowledge and expertise in three technology areas: power conversion, sensing & actuating and internet of things. AME was founded in 1996 and is based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

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Buyer

GIMV

Antwerp, Belgium

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1980
PE ASSETS 2.0B EUR
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

GIMV is a Belgium based public investment company focused on private equity and venture capital investments in tech-based businesses. GIMV's private equity practice operates through its Corporate Investment unit and targets management buyouts, buy-ins, and growth capital financings of companies with annual sales between EUR15 and EUR150 million. For buyout opportunities GIMV generally takes a majority stake in businesses and for growth capital needs, GIMV takes a minority position. GIMV does not invest in publicly held companies or turnaround situations. GIMV's geographic focus is within Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, and France. GIMV also invests in Russia through Eagle Capital Partners, a partnership with KBC Private Equity. GIMV was formed in 1980 and is headquartered in Antwerp with additional offices in The Hague, Frankfurt, Munich, and Paris.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 136 of 170
Sector: Electronics M&A 2 of 3
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 49 of 54
Country: Netherlands M&A 35 of 42
Year: 2020 M&A 4 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-20 Köberl Group

Aschheim, Germany

Köberl Group is a full-service provider of facility management and technical building services on the market in Southern Germany. The group specialises in various sectors of building technology, building management, and caretaker services and offers advice and support to companies and institutions with large inventories of residential and commercial properties. Köberl Group is based in Aschheim, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-03-20 Grandeco Group

Tielt, Belgium

Grandeco Group is a wallpaper producer. Grandeco is an innovative, customer-oriented group that responds to the demand for a personal style in a global market through distinguished collections and digital printing. Grandeco Group was founded in 1978 and is based in Tielt, Belgium.

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