M&A Deal Summary

Truelink Capital Acquires Air Distribution Technologies

On June 18, 2024, private equity firm Truelink Capital acquired manufacturer Air Distribution Technologies from Johnson Controls

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Truelink Capital’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Truelink Capital’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Truelink Capital’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-06-18
Target Air Distribution Technologies
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Truelink Capital
Sellers(s) Johnson Controls
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Air Distribution Technologies

Plano, Texas, United States
Air Distribution Technologies is a provider of air-distribution and ventilation products for residential and industrial buildings in North America. Its brands include Koch Filter, Titus, Ruskin, Kreuger, PennBarry and Tuttle & Bailey and their product lines of grilles, registers and diffusers, terminal units, fire and smoke dampers, louvers, filters and fans. Air Distribution Technologies products are manufactured in the United States, Mexico, India, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. Air Distribution Technologies is based in Plano, Texas.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Truelink Capital is a private equity firm focused on partnering with founders and management teams in stable US businesses. Truelink seeks companies in the tech-enabled and industrials sectors that have buy and build opportunities and growth potential. The Firm will consider a variety of investment situations including ownership transitions, growth financings, and carve-outs. Truelink Capital is based in Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 11
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 4
State: Texas M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 5 of 10
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-01 Ansira

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Ansira is a data-driven, technology-enabled marketing solutions provider, specializing in the integration of local and national marketing programs. Ansira was founded in 1919 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-10-21 Global Experience Specialists

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Global Experience Specialists provides global exhibition and event industry by operating companies and their distinctive specialties GES Exhibitions, Spiro, onPeak, SHOWTECH and Visit. The company delivers comprehensive experiential, strategic, creative, event management and accommodation, meeting planning and logistical solutions, as well as registration and engagement solutions. Global Experience Specialists was founded in 1926 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Johnson Controls

Cork, Ireland

Category Company
Founded 1885
Sector Diversified
Employees94,000
Revenue 23.0B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Johnson Controls' operational headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Johnson Controls' operational headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Johnson Controls is a diversified technology and industrial company that creates products, services, and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and seating and interior systems for automobiles. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 and is based in Cork, Ireland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 18
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 4 of 5
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 15 of 16
State: Texas M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 14 of 14
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-07-17 FM:Systems

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

FM:Systems is a provider of Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) and Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software. FM:Systems’ over 300 blue-chip customer base spans six continents and a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, higher education, technology, manufacturing, retail, banking and the public sector. FM:Systems is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, and conducts business throughout the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia Pacific.

Buy $455M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-23 Johnson Controls - Residential & Light Commercial HVAC Business

Ireland

Johnson Controls' Residential & Light Commercial HVAC Business manufactures ducted and ductless HVAC equipment and components globally for both residential and light commercial applications.

Sell $8.1B