M&A Deal Summary

Infinite Electronics Acquires Smiths Interconnect - Microwave Telecoms Business

On May 2, 2017, Infinite Electronics acquired semiconductors company Smiths Interconnect - Microwave Telecoms Business from Smiths Interconnect

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Infinite Electronics’ 1st transaction in the Semiconductors sector.
  • This is Infinite Electronics’ 4th transaction in the United States.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-05-02
Target Smiths Interconnect - Microwave Telecoms Business
Sector Semiconductors
Buyer(s) Infinite Electronics
Sellers(s) Smiths Interconnect
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Smiths Interconnect - Microwave Telecoms Business

United States
Smiths Interconnect - Microwave Telecoms Business is comprised of the well-recognized solutions-driven Kaelus, PolyPhaser, Transtector Systems and RadioWaves brands. Each of these companies provides a unique set of capabilities and product offerings deployed in critical communications networks worldwide, while also setting global standards through innovation and customer service. Collectively, SMT is committed to ensuring reliable communications network performance from the tower to the core. Smiths Interconnect's Microwave Telecoms brands (KAELUS, POLYPHASER, TRANSTECTOR and RADIO WAVES) provide high reliability cell site radio frequency conditioning, test and measurement and surge protection solutions for a variety of industrial and commercial applications.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Infinite Electronics

Irvine, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1972
Sector Electrical Equipment
DESCRIPTION

Infinite Electronics is a supplier of engineering-grade radio-frequency technology products, operating under its proprietary brands for a global engineering base. IRF serves the high urgency, technical needs segment of the global RF component market, and differentiates itself through a broad selection of RF components available for same-day shipping, custom cable design and assembly capabilities for 250,000+ unique configurations, and significant technical expertise in bringing new products to the market and providing solutions for R&D engineers. Infinite Electronics was formed in 1972 and is based in Irvine, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 9
Sector: Semiconductors M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 4 of 7
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-22 KP Performance Antennas

Lewisville, Texas, United States

KP Performance Antennas manufacturer of broadband antennas and accessories for the fixed wireless internet provider market. KP Performance Antennas was formed in 2008 and is based in Lewisville, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Chesterfield, Missouri, United States

Integrated Network Cable, Inc. is a technology company specializing in IT and network-installation services. Integrated Network Cable was founded in 1997 and is based in Chesterfield, Missouri.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Smiths Interconnect

London, United States

Category Company
Sector Communications
DESCRIPTION

Smiths Interconnect is a technically differentiated electronic components and sub-systems provider of signal, power, and microwave solutions. Smiths Interconnect is based in London, England.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Semiconductors M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-03-22 Interconnect Devices

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Interconnect Devices, Inc. (IDI) designs, manufactures and sells connectors, interfaces and spring contact probes to aerospace, military, electronic, medical, semiconductor, printed circuit board, radio, telephone and automotive companies. IDI’s products are specialized and the company focuses on solutions for applications that require highly reliable and precise electrical connections.

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