M&A Deal Summary

Kyocera Acquires Databank IMX

On August 2, 2017, Kyocera acquired information technology company Databank IMX from Svoboda Capital Partners, Merion Investment Partners and Akoya Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kyocera’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Kyocera’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kyocera’s 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-08-02
Target Databank IMX
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Kyocera
Sellers(s) Svoboda Capital Partners
Merion Investment Partners
Akoya Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Katten Muchin Rosenman (Legal)

Target

Databank IMX

Beltsville, Maryland, United States
Databank IMX LLC is a provider of outsourced imaging and information solutions, including document scanning, indexing, physical and electronic document storage, and software to manage information. The company provides these services to customers in the government, higher education, healthcare, energy and general industrial markets.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kyocera

Kyoto, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1959
Sector Diversified
Employees78,490
Revenue 2.03T JPY (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Kyocera trade show booth at the 2014 IMTS show in Chicago.
Kyocera trade show booth at the 2014 IMTS show in Chicago.

Kyocera Corporation is a multinational conglomerate known for its diverse array of products and services, spanning advanced ceramics and electronic components to office equipment and telecommunications technology. The company leverages its core expertise in fine ceramic technology to innovate across various industries, including solar energy, medical devices, and industrial tools. Kyocera was founded in 1959 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 16
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 12
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 10
Year (2017) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-03-30 SGS Tool

Munroe Falls, Ohio, United States

SGS Tool Co. is a manufacturer of cutting tools for machining in various industrial fields including automotive, aerospace, energy, general industrial machines and medical related products.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-08 KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded fastening tools and collated staples, nails and screws. KYOCERA SENCO Industrial Tools was founded in 1948 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Svoboda Capital Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 400M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Svoboda Capital Partners is a private equity firm that seeks buyout, recapitalization, and growth capital investments in mid-sized companies with leading market positions, strong customer relationships, and high margins. Svoboda generally looks to invest up to $25 million in businesses generating sales of $10 to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 to $15 million. Sectors of interest include value-added distribution, business services, and consumer products. Svoboda Capital Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 25 of 34
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 14
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 25 of 34
Year (2017) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-01 Grabber Construction Products

Highland, Utah, United States

GRABBER Construction Products, Inc. is an international distributor and manufacturer of premium fasteners and fastening systems for wood, metal, and drywall applications in the commercial and residential construction markets. Grabber Construction Products was established in 1967 and is based in Highland, Utah.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-01 Monroe Engineering

Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States

Monroe Engineering is a distributor of a broad portfolio of custom and standard hardware and component products for original equipment manufacturers, as well as maintenance, repair and operations applications. Monroe Engineering serves customers across a wide range of end markets including aerospace, defense, medical, transportation, consumer goods, building products, and other diversified industrial markets. Monroe Engineering was established in 1968 and is headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Sell -
SELLER

Merion Investment Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 425M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Merion Investment Partners is a mezzanine finance firm that provides subordinated debt to middle-market growth Companies generating at least $10 million in sales and at least $2 million in EBITDA. Merion focuses on opportunities in business services, specialty manufacturing, and healthcare services and products. Merion's invests in the range of $4 and $20 million per transaction. Merion Investment Partners was formed in 2003 and is based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 26
Sector (Information Technology) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 9
State (Maryland) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 19 of 26
Year (2017) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-26 Aspekt Solutions

Greenbelt, Maryland, United States

Aspekt Solutions provides radiology and radiation oncology providers the staff, guidance, and expertise they need to turn a high-risk, high-capital business into a competitive advantage. Aspekt Solutions was founded in 2000 and is based in Greenbelt, Maryland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-11 Energage

Exton, Pennsylvania, United States

Energage provides on-demand, online employee surveys with benchmarked results. The Energage platform combines research, neuroscience principles, and expert guidance to help you unleash performance and realize the full potential of your workforce — both at speed and scale. Energage was founded in 2006 and is based in Exton, Pennsylvania.

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SELLER

Akoya Capital Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Akoya Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring profitable US-based middle-market companies with $25 to $200 million in revenue. The Firm generally pursues privately-owned companies, especially family-owned businesses. Sectors of interest include chemicals, food, information services, consumer products, industrial products, and industrial distribution. Akoya Capital Partners was formed in 2005 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 11
Sector (Information Technology) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 8
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 11
Year (2017) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-31 DiSTI

Orlando, Florida, United States

DiSTI is a provider of graphical user interface software and customized 3-D virtual maintenance training solutions. DiSTI was founded in 1994 and is based in Orlando, Florida.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-28 ICM Products

Cassopolis, Michigan, United States

ICM Products, Inc. is a specialty silicone formulator specializes in the development of silicone polymers, emulsions, defoamers, and other specialty chemicals for use in a broad range of applications and end markets. ICM Products was founded in 1989 and is based in Cassopolis, Michigan.

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