M&A Deal Summary

Piezo Kinetics Acquires Channel Technologies Group

On April 18, 2017, Piezo Kinetics acquired manufacturer Channel Technologies Group from Blue Wolf Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Piezo Kinetics’ 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Piezo Kinetics’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Piezo Kinetics’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-04-18
Target Channel Technologies Group
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Piezo Kinetics
Sellers(s) Blue Wolf Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Channel Technologies Group

Santa Barbara, California, United States
Channel Technologies Group LLC was a manufacturer and engineer of piezoelectric ceramics and specialized products for a variety of applications and end-users, including medical device manufacturers, energy services companies, defense contractors, and the U.S. Navy. Channel Technologies Group was formed in 1959 and was based in Santa Barbara, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Piezo Kinetics

Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States
Category Company
Sector Electrical Equipment
DESCRIPTION

Piezo Kinetics, Inc. is a manufacturer specialty piezoelectric ceramic elements and assemblies. The company manufactures piezoelectric crystals and products that are the heartbeat of piezoelectric transducers, piezo pick-ups, piezoelectric actuators, and piezoelectric generators in a multitude of applications.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Blue Wolf Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 2.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Blue Wolf Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm that targets control investments in middle-market North American companies. Blue Wolf looks to commit at least $25 million of equity capital in businesses with minimum revenues of $50 million. Blue Wolf is a generalist firm with broad interest in service and applied engineering companies, capital equipment manufacturers, general manufacturing, financial services, paper products, and broadcast media. Blue Wolf will also consider distressed situation investments. The Firm does not invest in start-ups. Blue Wolf Capital Partners was formed in 2005 and is located in New York, New York.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 17
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 11
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 6 of 15
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-13 American Builders Supply

Sanford, Florida, United States

American Builders Supply, Inc. is a distributor of hardscapes, natural stone and related products to landscape professionals.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-25 StateServ

Mesa, Arizona, United States

StateServ is a provider of durable medical equipment (DME) benefit management solutions to the post-acute care market. The company's technology-enabled platform provides DME cost containment solutions to hospices and other post-acute providers, delivering high-quality patient care, tangible cost savings, and operational efficiencies. its mission is to use technology and optimized processes to help its customers provide the best possible care for patients while giving them the tools they need to drive efficiency. StateServ was formed in 2004 and is based in Mesa, Arizona.

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