M&A Deal Summary

Microsemi Acquires Brijot Imaging Systems

On July 25, 2011, Microsemi acquired electronics company Brijot Imaging Systems from The Exxel Group SA

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Microsemi’s 3rd transaction in the Electronics sector.
  • This is Microsemi’s 20th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Microsemi’s 2nd transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-07-25
Target Brijot Imaging Systems
Sector Electronics
Buyer(s) Microsemi
Sellers(s) The Exxel Group SA
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Brijot Imaging Systems

Orlando, Florida, United States
Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc. is a provider for non-invasive, safe people screening systems for detecting concealed objects under clothing to protect people, property, and privacy. Brijot systems aid in security efforts by providing weapons and contraband detection for airports, military branches, and government and law enforcement agencies.

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Buyer

Microsemi

Chandler, Arizona, United States
Category Company
Founded 1960
Sector Semiconductors
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Microsemi's corporate headquarters in Aliso Viejo, California.
Entrance to Microsemi's corporate headquarters in Aliso Viejo, California.

Microsemi offers a comprehensive portfolio of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense & security, aerospace, and industrial markets. Microsemi was established in 1960 and is based in Chandler, Arizona.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 22 of 32
Sector (Electronics) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 16 of 23
State (Florida) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 20 of 28
Year (2011) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-07-06 ASIC Advantage

Sunnyvale, California, United States

ASIC Advantage, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company that designed and manufactured a broad portfolio of high-performance, high-voltage and radiation-hardened mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) solutions for the aerospace, automotive, communications, industrial and medical markets.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-10-12 Legerity Holdings

Austin, Texas, United States

Legerity Holdings, Inc. is a developer and supplier of voice ICs (integrated circuits) for carrier, enterprise and residential gateway equipment.

Buy $525M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

The Exxel Group SA

Buenos Aires, Argentina
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Exxel Group is an Argentine private investment firm that primarily seeks investments in South/Latin American companies. In addition to investing locally, Exxel also invests in US companies. Exxel specifically targets buyout transactions and requires full managerial control of its investments. Industry sectors of interest include business services, restaurants, retail, defense, beverages, consumer products, leisure, entertainment, utilities, healthcare, and transportation. The Exxel Group was formed in 1991 and is based in Buenos Aires.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Electronics) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Florida) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2011) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-08-20 Brijot Imaging Systems

Orlando, Florida, United States

Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc. is a provider for non-invasive, safe people screening systems for detecting concealed objects under clothing to protect people, property, and privacy. Brijot systems aid in security efforts by providing weapons and contraband detection for airports, military branches, and government and law enforcement agencies.

Buy $14M
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