M&A Deal Summary

Westcon Acquires ReView Video

On July 20, 2007, Westcon acquired distribution company ReView Video from Alpine Investors for 40M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Westcon’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Westcon’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Westcon’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Westcon’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-07-20
Target ReView Video
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Westcon
Sellers(s) Alpine Investors
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 40M USD
Advisor(s) Westbury Group LLC
Navigant Capital Advisors (Financial)

Target

ReView Video

Chicago, Illinois, United States
ReView Video is one of the value-added distributors of conference room hardware and related services. The company is one of Polycom's largest domestic and international channel partners. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Westcon

Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Construction
DESCRIPTION

Westcon, Inc., is a provides a comprehensive range of construction services to large industrial processing facilities throughout the United States. The company specializes in large-scale construction solutions for a diverse mix of clients.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2007) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Alpine Investors

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 17.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Alpine Investors is a private investment firm that principally targets small to mid-sized, software and service company acquisitions in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Alpine looks for businesses with cash-flow of $1 to $50 million and will consider both control and non-control positions. Alpine prefers businesses with recurring revenues, identifiable growth opportunities, sustainable margins, and significant barriers to entry. Alpine Investors was established in 2001 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 24
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 13
State (Illinois) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 24
Year (2007) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-04-01 FFO Home

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

Furniture Factory Outlet (FFO Home) is a furniture retailer that provided the lowest prices to our customers day-in-and-day-out. The company operates 36 retail stores in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. FFO Home also manufactures bedding under the Comfort Coil and Natural Elements brands. The retailer offers superior value products priced below the competition and distinguishes itself by eschewing the showroom distribution model and allowing consumers to purchase products immediately from on-site inventory. FFO Home was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-08-22 Aero Logistics

San Francisco, California, United States

Aero Logistics provides outsourced logistics and transportation management services. The company primarily serves customers in the high-technology and retail sectors, providing best-of-breed service and reliability for their freight transportation needs. They are recognized as a leader in handling high-value, complex, and time-sensitive shipments. Headquartered in South San Francisco, California.

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