M&A Deal Summary

Stadium Group Acquires United Wireless

On July 28, 2014, Stadium Group acquired electrical equipment company United Wireless for 8M GBP

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Stadium Group’s 5th transaction in the Electrical Equipment sector.
  • This is Stadium Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Stadium Group’s 7th transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-07-28
Target United Wireless
Sector Electrical Equipment
Buyer(s) Stadium Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 8M GBP

Target

United Wireless

Warrington, United Kingdom
United Wireless Ltd. specialises in the design and manufacture of M2M wireless solutions that support wireless connectivity between devices across wireless technology, primarily cellular networks. The business acts as a specialised M2M wireless integrator for OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) requiring a complete end-to-end connectivity solution for their equipment or devices. United has a strong customer presence in the automotive and telematics sectors, and also works with OEMs in the areas of 'infotainment' and vending, industrial equipment and asset tracking.

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Buyer

Stadium Group

Reading, United Kingdom
Category Company
Sector Electronics
Revenue 53M GBP (2016)
DESCRIPTION

Stadium Group is a fully integrated design-led electronics technology solutions and global manufacturing and fulfilment solutions, simplifying the supply chain and reducing time to market for customers. Company businesses delivers wireless, power and interface solutions supported by electronics assembly, combining a flexible, collaborative approach, industry expertise and a solid commitment to quality bringing tangible benefits to our customers in design, competitiveness and speed to market. Stadium Group is based in Reading, United Kingdom.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 9
Sector (Electrical Equipment) 5 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 8
Country (United Kingdom) 7 of 8
Year (2014) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-09-04 IGT Industries

Eastleigh, United Kingdom

IGT Industries Ltd. is a profitable designer and manufacturer of intelligent displays for the professional electronics market through which users control professional electronic systems. IGT's capability includes the latest in back-lit capacitive touchscreens and capacitive switching products, as well as traditional membrane switches. IGT has an established in-house design and engineering expertise, has a strong IP portfolio and a blue-chip client base. IGT operates in growing market sectors for electronics including transport infrastructure, marine, security, medical, food processing, leisure, retail and aviation.

Buy £4M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-28 Stontronics

Reading, United Kingdom

Stontronics Ltd. is a distributor and manufacturer of transformers, adaptors and power supply units, providing a power solution service to its customers. Stontronics has a direct sales team, which is focused on providing a power solution service to the industrial equipment and instrumentation market predominantly in the UK. Products are sold to over 500 customers, with coverage into Europe and North America, who comprise both end users and also distribution partners, including tier one catalogue distribution customers.

Buy £7M
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