M&A Deal Summary

Rockwell Collins Acquires DataPath

On April 1, 2009, Rockwell Collins acquired technology hardware company DataPath from Foresight Private Equity for 130M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Rockwell Collins’ 3rd transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Rockwell Collins’ 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Rockwell Collins’ 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Rockwell Collins’ 1st transaction in Georgia.
Investment Fate
  • DataPath was divested to a consortium of buyers in 2014.
  • DataPath was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2023.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-04-01
Target DataPath
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Rockwell Collins
Sellers(s) Foresight Private Equity
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 130M USD

Target

DataPath

Duluth, Georgia, United States
DataPath is a designer, integrates, manages and deploys satellite communication systems for military and commercial customers. Solutions include multi-band SATCOM terminals, network control software to manage and control communication networks, and global field support services. DataPath was established in 1982 and is based in Duluth, Georgia.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Rockwell Collins

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Category Company
Founded 1933
Sector Electronics
Employees19,500
Revenue 5.3B USD (2016)
DESCRIPTION

Rockwell Collins is a developer and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management, and simulation and training is delivered by a global workforce, and a service and support network that crosses 27 countries. Rockwell Collins was founded in 1933 and is based in Cedar Rapids, lowa.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 25
Sector (Technology Hardware) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 11 of 20
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 11 of 19
Year (2009) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-10-17 SEOS Group

Burgess Hill, United Kingdom

SEOS, which has 150 employees and is headquartered in West Sussex, U.K., provides complete design, development, production, installation and support services that are used worldwide in simulators for military and commercial flight, air traffic control, marine and surface transportation. The company has established a worldwide reputation for supplying innovative, high quality, cost-effective display solutions.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-01-04 Air Routing International

Houston, Texas, United States

Air Routing International L.P. is a premier provider of trip support services for business aircraft flight operations.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Foresight Private Equity

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 600M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Foresight Group LLP (Formerly VCF Partners)

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 42
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 25
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2009) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-01-01 At Futsal Group

Birmingham, United Kingdom

At Futsal Group Ltd. is a operators of indoor five a side football arenas and higher education sports programs.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-06-25 Trilogy Communications

Hampshire, United Kingdom

Trilogy Communications Ltd., which designs and sells market leading, real time video and audio solutions for the broadcast and defence markets, including intercom solutions and master reference generators.

Buy -
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