M&A Deal Summary

Polaris Acquires WSI Industries

On November 6, 2018, Polaris acquired automotive company WSI Industries for 24M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Polaris’ 12th transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Polaris’ 3rd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Polaris’ 16th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Polaris’ 2nd transaction in Minnesota.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-11-06
Target WSI Industries
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Polaris
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 24M USD
Advisor(s) Lake Street Capital Markets (Financial)
Ballard Spahr (Legal)

Target

WSI Industries

Monticello, Minnesota, United States
WSI Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer that specializes in the machining of complex, high-precision parts for a wide range of industries, including automotive, avionics and aerospace, energy, recreational vehicles, small engines, bioscience, and the defense markets. Company offer companies in markets ranging from aerospace to Powersports a single-source partner to consult on engineering and design, manufacture precision components, manage global supplier relationships and consistently deliver ideas and insights that increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve the finished product.

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Buyer

Polaris

Medina, Minnesota, United States
Category Company
Founded 1954
Sector Automotive
Employees18,500
Revenue 8.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Polaris' corporate headquarters in Medina, Minnesota.
Polaris' corporate headquarters in Medina, Minnesota.

Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER and RZR side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles. Polaris was founded in 1954 and is based in Medina, Minnesota.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 19
Sector (Automotive) 12 of 12
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 17 of 17
State (Minnesota) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 16 of 16
Year (2018) 4 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-01 Fishing League Worldwide

Benton, Kentucky, United States

FLW LLC is a tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete across five tournament circuits. FLW LLC is based in Benton, Kentucky.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-16 Transamerican Auto Parts

Compton, California, United States

Transamerican Auto Parts is a provider of parts and accessories for off-road vehicles. It offers products in various categories, including tires, wheels, steel products, lighting, winches, jeep accessories, truck accessories, and general accessories. Transamerican Auto Parts is based in Compton, California.

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