Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Electronics

Transom Capital Group Acquires Mackie

On October 16, 2017, private equity firm Transom Capital Group acquired electronics company Mackie

Acquisition Context
  • This is Transom Capital Group’s 2nd transaction in the Electronics sector.
  • This is Transom Capital Group’s 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Transom Capital Group’s 4th transaction in Washington.
Investment Fate
  • Mackie was sold to a strategic buyer in 2023.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date October 16, 2017
Target Mackie
Sector Electronics
Buyer(s) Transom Capital Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

Mackie

Bothell, Washington, United States
Mackie engineers, markets and distributes a wide range of professional audio and musical instrument products worldwide. Its product lines include sound reinforcement systems, analog, and digital mixers, studio products, and bass amplifiers. Loud Audio is the parent for world-recognized brands Ampeg, EAW, Mackie, and Martin Audio. Mackie was founded in 1988 and is based in Bothell, Washington.
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Buyer

Transom Capital Group

El Segundo, California, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
PE ASSETS 1.4B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Transom Capital Group is an operationally-focused private equity firm that seeks buyouts and control investments in middle-market companies with established revenue streams and business models. Transom is sector agnostic and will consider opportunities throughout North America. Target companies typically have cash-flows up to $100 million. Transom Capital Group was formed in 2008 and is based in El Segundo, California.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 12 of 27
Sector: Electronics 2 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 5 of 7
State: Washington 4 of 5
Country: United States 12 of 27
Year: 2017 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-05 American Driveline Systems

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States

American Driveline Systems, Inc. is the franchisor of AAMCO and Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care brands. AAMCO and Cottman are the #1 and #2 transmission repair retail chains in North America, respectively, with nearly 700 franchised units in 47 states and three provinces with more than 60 percent brand awareness. The Company is also a remanufacturer of transmissions and related parts through its Global Powertrain Systems (“GPS”) division, which provides franchisees a reliable and price competitive solution for their transmission needs.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-16 A.T. Cross

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

A.T. Cross is a designer and marketer of branded personal and business accessories, marketed under the Company’s iconic Cross brand name. A.T. Cross was founded in 1846 and is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

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