M&A Deal Summary

Planar Systems Acquires Standish Industries

On August 26, 1997, Planar Systems acquired electronics company Standish Industries

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Planar Systems’ 1st transaction in the Electronics sector.
  • This is Planar Systems’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Planar Systems’ 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1997-08-26
Target Standish Industries
Sector Electronics
Buyer(s) Planar Systems
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Standish Industries

Lake Mills, Wisconsin, United States
Standish Industries is a manufacturer of flat panel liquid crystal displays (LCDs). Standish Industries is headquartered in Lake Mills, Wiscosin.

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Buyer

Planar Systems

Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Category Company
Founded 1983
Sector Technology Hardware
Employees308
Revenue 179M USD (2014)
DESCRIPTION

Planar Systems, Inc. is a global provider of display and digital signage technology to retailers, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses, utilities and energy firms, and home theater enthusiasts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector (Electronics) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 6
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 6
Year (1997) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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San Diego, California, United States

AllBrite Technologies is a supplier of flat-panel displays to the growing ATM and outdoor kiosk markets.

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