M&A Deal Summary

UNICOM Systems Acquires U.S. Robotics

On June 7, 2013, UNICOM Systems acquired technology hardware company U.S. Robotics from Platinum Equity

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is UNICOM Systems’ 1st transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is UNICOM Systems’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is UNICOM Systems’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-06-07
Target U.S. Robotics
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) UNICOM Systems
Sellers(s) Platinum Equity
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

U.S. Robotics

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
U.S. Robotics is a producer and distributor of broadband and analog modems, and wired and wireless networking solutions. U.S. Robotics was formed in 1976 and is based in Schaumburg, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

UNICOM Systems

Mission Hills, California, United States

Category Company
Sector Software
DESCRIPTION

UNICOM® Systems, Inc. is a global information technology company delivering world-class solutions for the enterprise computing marketplace. Our extensive client portfolio includes Fortune 500 and Global 2000 corporations, and federal, state and local government organizations who use our end-to-end solution suites in datacenters on six continents.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2013) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-09-19 Network Engines

Canton, Massachusetts, United States

NEI: Provider of server appliance products and services for storage, security, and communications software vendors.

Buy $63M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-19 Firetide

Campbell, California, United States

Firetide, Inc. is a provider of highest performance fixed and mobile wireless IP network infrastructure products that enable concurrent video, voice and data applications for government, transportation, education and commercial customers. The company’s products are used to build private wireless mesh infrastructure and access networks for indoor and outdoor use that are highly reliable and secure. Firetide is based in Silicon Valley with operations throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions. Firetide has an installed base of thousands of customers in 40 countries around the world.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Platinum Equity

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 48.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
Platinum Equity's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.
Platinum Equity's headquarters in Beverly Hills, California.

Platinum Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring divestitures of larger public companies primarily in North America and Europe. Historically, Platinum targeted technology/software related businesses, however, the firm has since branched out beyond tech and will consider acquisitions in a broad range of industries including chemicals, communications, logistics, healthcare, automotive, industrial products, and business services. Platinum Equity was formed in 1995 by Tom Gores and is based in Beverly Hills, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 78
Sector (Technology Hardware) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 14 of 39
State (Illinois) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 17 of 65
Year (2013) 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-05-02 CheckView

Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States

CheckView Corp. is a provider of physical and electronic security solutions exclusively for retail customers. The company markets fire and life safety alarm systems, intrusion alarm and access control systems, digital anti-theft video solutions, and central station monitoring services.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-06-17 Americatel

Miami, Florida, United States

Americatel is a telecommunications carrier that provides long-distance service to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company's primary market is the rapidly growing segment of Hispanics in North America seeking competitive rates for domestic and international long-distance calls.

Sell -