M&A Deal Summary

Novanta Acquires Motion Solutions

On November 14, 2023, Novanta acquired distribution company Motion Solutions from Frontenac for 189M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Novanta’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Novanta’s 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Novanta’s 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Novanta’s 3rd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-11-14
Target Motion Solutions
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Novanta
Sellers(s) Frontenac
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 189M USD

Target

Motion Solutions

Aliso Viejo, California, United States
Motion Solutions is an engineering focused, a value-added distributor of linear motion and motion control solutions for a variety of end markets, including medical device, life sciences, technology, aerospace & defense, and general industrial & automation. Motion Solutions was founded in 1956 and is based in Aliso Viejo, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Novanta

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees2,900
Revenue 882M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Novanta is a provider of core technology solutions that give medical and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers a competitive advantage. The Company combines deep proprietary technology expertise and competencies in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation with a proven ability to solve complex technical challenges. Novanta was founded in 1968 and is based in Bedford, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 13
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 10 of 10
State (California) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 9 of 9
Year (2023) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-19 ATI Industrial Automation

Apex, North Carolina, United States

ATI Industrial Automation is a provider of intelligent end-of-arm technology solutions to original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") for advanced industrial and surgical robots. ATI develops, manufactures, and sells products such as robotic changing systems, force/torque sensors, and collision sensors for industrial, collaborative, and medical robotic applications. ATI Industrial Automation was founded in 1989 and is based in Apex, North Carolina.

Buy $172M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Frontenac

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1971
PE ASSETS 2.1B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Frontenac is a Midwest US-based private equity firm that seek profitable, lower middle-market company investments with $5 to $25 million of EBITDA. Frontenac typically partners with management when pursuing acquisitions, including companies managed by owner-operators. Sectors of interest include financial services, healthcare services, education/HR services, manufacturing, publishing/media, and technology services. Frontenac was formed in 1971 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 59 of 59
Sector (Distribution) 7 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 22 of 22
State (California) 11 of 11
Country (United States) 57 of 57
Year (2023) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 16
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-19 CCI Prime

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

CCI Prime is a branded manufacturer and importer of Asian-style food products selling primarily under the Prime Foods and Chan & Chan brands. CCI Prime is based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-28 Integrated Openings Solutions

Olathe, Kansas, United States

Integrated Openings Solutions is a value-added distributor and service & repair provider of commercial door, hardware, and access control solutions. Integrated Openings Solutions was founded in 2018 and is based in Olathe, Kansas.

Buy -