Add-on Acquisition • Electrical Equipment

Motorola Solutions Acquires Silvus

On May 27, 2025, Motorola Solutions acquired electrical equipment company Silvus from TJC for 4.4B USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is Motorola Solutions’ 1st transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Motorola Solutions’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Motorola Solutions’ 31st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Motorola Solutions’ 8th transaction in California.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date May 27, 2025
Target Silvus
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Motorola Solutions
Sellers(s) TJC
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 4.4B USD

Target Company

Silvus

Los Angeles, California, United States
Silvus develops and manufactures mobile communications datalinks (branded StreamCaster) that are reshaping traditional broadband wireless connectivity. Primarily used in law enforcement, unmanned systems, tactical and other commercial/industrial applications, Silvus’ StreamCaster radios and their proprietary waveform overcome traditional network challenges and facilitate data communication in harsh environments, without the need for fixed infrastructure. Silvus was founded in 2004 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Motorola Solutions

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1928
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees21,000
Revenue 10.8B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Motorola Solutions' corporate campus in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Entrance to Motorola Solutions' corporate campus in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Motorola Solutions designs, manufactures, and sells communications infrastructure, devices, system software, and applications, and provides services associated with their use. Motorola Solutions was founded in 1928 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 44 of 45
Sector: Electrical Equipment 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 40 of 41
State: California 8 of 8
Country: United States 31 of 32
Year: 2025 3 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-02-23 RapidDeploy

Austin, Texas, United States

RapidDeploy is a developer of a web-based cloud platform that includes analytics, mapping, dispatch and first responder applications. RapidDeploy was founded in 2014 and is based in Austin, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-11-03 ComPros

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

ComPros provides two-way radio communication systems and related services for public safety, industrial, and commercial organizations. ComPros was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

TJC

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1982
PE ASSETS 14.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TJC is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring North American middle-market businesses operating in basic industries. TJC specifically looks to provide liquidity for shareholders, raise capital for corporate growth and 'create significant equity opportunities for key management'. TJC will consider opportunities valued from $100 million to $2 billion in a wide variety of industries. Sectors of interest include aerospace/defense, automotive, building products, chemicals, consumer products, distribution, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial products, insurance, metals, packaging, retail, transportation/logistics, and telecom. TJC was formerly known as The Jordan Company. The Firm was formed in 1982 and is based in New York City.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 59 of 61
Sector: Electrical Equipment 4 of 4
Type: Add-on Acquisition 22 of 23
State: California 4 of 4
Country: United States 57 of 59
Year: 2025 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 13
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-05 Usalco

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Usalco is a provider of high-quality aluminum chemicals used in water and wastewater treatment, refinery catalysts, and other industrial end-market applications. Usalco was founded in 1980 and is based in Baltimore, Maryland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-06-20 Wedgewood

Temecula, California, United States

Wedgewood is a scaled, asset-light, full-service provider of wedding services in the U.S., operating over 75 venues across 8 states. Serving over 11,000 couples annually, the Company has redefined the typical wedding experience through its all-inclusive model featuring multi-tiered, professionally planned wedding packages, providing couples price transparency and stress-free planning experiences. Through its sophisticated sales and marketing team, Wedgewood efficiently generates and converts leads, driving industry leading venue utilization levels. Wedgewood is headquartered in Temecula, California.

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