M&A Deal Summary

North Central Equity Acquires Scriptel

On September 3, 2008, private equity firm North Central Equity acquired technology hardware company Scriptel

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is North Central Equity’s 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is North Central Equity’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is North Central Equity’s 2nd transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-09-03
Target Scriptel
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) North Central Equity
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Scriptel

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Scriptel is a provider of electronic pen and sensor technology with an installed base of nearly 3 million units. We engage in research and development, design, and manufacturing of products in the electronic pen and sensor technology space. Scriptel is based in Columbus, Ohio.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

North Central Equity

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

North Central Equity LLC (NCE) is a private holding company focused on acquisitions of small privately held businesses or divisions of public companies. NCE invests in the range of $2 to $6 million per transaction across North America, with a preference for Minnesota-based companies. Target businesses generally have positive cash-flows, recurring revenues, and operate in the business services, manufacturing, and distribution sectors. NCE will not consider opportunities in technology (complex), real estate, restaurants, or retail. North Central Equity was formed in 2004 and is based in Minneapolis.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 7
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 4 of 6
State (Ohio) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 5 of 7
Year (2008) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-01-23 Enterprise Tool & Die

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States

Enterprise Tool & Die is a designer and manufacturer of medium size progressive and transfer dies located in western Michigan. Enterprise Tool & Die serves the automotive industry, as well as the furniture, appliance, and outdoor equipment markets. Enterprise Tool & Die was founded in 1961 and is based in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-03-03 Perham Egg

Perham, Minnesota, United States

Perham Egg is a Shell egg processor providing non-pasteurized liquid eggs to the wholesale market. Perham Egg is based in Perham, Minnesota.

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