Divestiture • Electrical Equipment

RCP Acquires AXICOM

On January 26, 2021, private equity firm RCP acquired electrical equipment company AXICOM from TE Connectivity

Acquisition Context
  • This is RCP’s 1st transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is RCP’s 1st transaction in Switzerland.
Investment Fate
  • AXICOM was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2025.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date January 26, 2021
Target AXICOM
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) RCP
Sellers(s) TE Connectivity
Deal Type Divestiture

Target Company

AXICOM

Wohlen, Switzerland
AXICOM is a provider of advanced products and solutions in the area of high voltage (HV) power transmission. AXICOM was founded in 1958 and is based in Wohlen, Switzerland.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer
DESCRIPTION

RCP is a private equity firm focused on special situation investments in medium-sized European companies. The Firm targets control investments in businesses with revenue between €5 and €500 million. RCP will consider investments in a variety of industries and looks for situations where the Firm can leverage its operational expertise. RCP was founded in 2014 and is based in Munich, Germany.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector: Electrical Equipment 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 4 of 5
Country: Switzerland 1 of 1
Year: 2021 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-01 PowerTech Converter

Berlin, Germany

PowerTech Converter provides electric power supply systems for automotive vehicles. PowerTech Converter is based in Berlin, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-19 PowerTech Converter

Berlin, Germany

PowerTech Converter provides electric power supply systems for automotive vehicles. PowerTech Converter is based in Berlin, Germany.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

TE Connectivity

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1941
Sector Electrical Equipment
Employees85,000
Revenue 15.8B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

TE Connectivity is a designer and manufacturer of products at the heart of electronic connections for industries including automotive, energy and industrial, broadband communications, consumer devices, healthcare, and aerospace and defense. TE Connectivity was founded in 1941 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 12 of 13
Sector: Electrical Equipment 4 of 5
Type: Divestiture 11 of 12
Country: Switzerland 2 of 2
Year: 2021 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-04 First Sensor AG

Berlin, Germany

First Sensor AG develops and produces standard sensors and customer-specific sensor solutions for the ever-increasing number of applications in the industrial, medical, and mobility target markets. First Sensor AG customers include both renowned corporations and fledgling technology companies that rely on innovative products and expertise.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-13 Linx Technologies

Merlin, Oregon, United States

Linx Technologies provides wireless modules, antennas, connectors, and wireless design services. It offers radio frequency (RF) modules, integrated circuits, OEM RF products, evaluation kits, and master development systems, interface modules, and connectors and cable assemblies. Linx Technologies was founded in 1997 and is based in Merlin, Oregon.

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