M&A Deal Summary

Hyperspace Communications Acquires MPC Computers

On July 27, 2005, Hyperspace Communications acquired technology hardware company MPC Computers from The Gores Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hyperspace Communications’ 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Hyperspace Communications’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Hyperspace Communications’ 1st transaction in Idaho.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-07-27
Target MPC Computers
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Hyperspace Communications
Sellers(s) The Gores Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

MPC Computers

Nampa, Idaho, United States
MPC Computers provides computing solutions to customers in the federal government, state/local government, education and mid-market enterprise markets. The company offers a broad range of customized computing products and services, including hardware, software and related support services. MPC manufactures and markets desktop and notebook personal computers (PCs), NetFRAME® servers and DataFRAMETM storage solutions. Its suite of services includes both PC-related support (technical support, parts replacement, infrastructure deployment and recycling) as well as information technology (IT) consultative services such as security assessments.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Hyperspace Communications

Easton, Maryland, United States
Category Company
Sector Software
DESCRIPTION

HyperSpace software supports anywhere, anytime access to business-critical data world wide, with real-time, secure application acceleration over existing networks.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Idaho) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2005) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

The Gores Group

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1987
PE ASSETS 4.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
The Gores Group's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.
The Gores Group's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.

The Gores Group is a private equity firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing businesses. Gores considers investments across Europe and North America and typically seeks non-core assets of public corporations. While Gores is a generalist investor, the firm has a particular interest in technology, telecommunications, business services, and industrial companies. The Gores Group was formed in 1987 and has offices in Beverly Hills, California, and Boulder, Colorado.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 66
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 30
State (Idaho) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 11 of 52
Year (2005) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-02-22 Wire One Communications

Westminster, Colorado, United States

Wire One Communications is a provider of high quality, reliable, end-to-end videoconferencing solutions that enable organizations to connect, collaborate and innovate. Wire One Communications is based in Westminster, Colorado.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-08-01 Somero Enterprises

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Somero Enterprises is a manufacturer of technologically advanced concrete placing equipment and associated machinery. Somero Enterprises was founded in 1985 and is based in Fort Myers, Florida.

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