M&A Deal Summary

SCI Systems Acquires CMS Hartzell

On October 10, 2000, SCI Systems acquired manufacturer CMS Hartzell from Linsalata Capital Partners for 200M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is SCI Systems’ 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is SCI Systems’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is SCI Systems’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is SCI Systems’ 1st transaction in Kentucky.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2000-10-10
Target CMS Hartzell
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) SCI Systems
Sellers(s) Linsalata Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 200M USD

Target

CMS Hartzell

Richmond, Kentucky, United States
CMS Hartzell, Inc. is a manufacturer of die casting, plastic molding, and sheet-metal fabrication.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

SCI Systems

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Category Company
Sector Electronics
DESCRIPTION

SCI Systems, Inc. is a multinational electronics manufacturing services provider. It designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and services products for computer, computer peripheral, telecommunication, medical, industrial, consumer, and military and aerospace markets. SCI, a contract manufacturer, operates the largest surface mount technology (SMT) production capacity in the merchant market.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Kentucky) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2000) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Linsalata Capital Partners

Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 1.4B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Linsalata Capital Partners is a middle-market buyout firm that targets equity investments in businesses operating in a broad range of industries. Linsalata looks to invest $15 to $50 million in businesses generating at least $5 million in EBITDA. The Firm will consider transactions valued up to $300 million. Target sectors include automotive aftermarket products, building products, business services, aerospace, commercial durables, consumer packaged goods, contract manufacturing services, direct marketing, education, ethnic products, food and beverage, food service equipment, health and safety products, healthcare services and outsourcing, hobby/crafts, home furnishing, home improvement products, industrial products, infastructure products, leisure/recreation, logistics, medical devices and diagnostics, niche apparel, outdoor/garden living, packaging, personal services, pet products and services, and plastics. Linsalata Capital was formed in 1984 and is based in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 41
Sector (Manufacturing) 4 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 21
State (Kentucky) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 6 of 41
Year (2000) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-02-01 Adorn

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Adorn is a regional manufacturer of laminated wall panels, hardwood cabinet doors, and other interior components serving manufactured housing and recreational vehicle OEMs in the Midwest with four facilities in Elkhart, Indiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-12-01 Paradigm Packaging

Saddlebrook, New Jersey, United States

Paradigm is a manufacturer of stock blow-molded plastic pill bottles for the vitamin, nutritional, and over-the-counter drug and pharmaceutical industries. The company was known for its emphasis on customer service and high quality standards.

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