M&A Deal Summary

Westell Technologies Acquires Cellular Specialties

On March 3, 2014, Westell Technologies acquired technology hardware company Cellular Specialties for 39M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Westell Technologies’ 3rd transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Westell Technologies’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Westell Technologies’ 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Westell Technologies’ 1st transaction in New Hampshire.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-03-03
Target Cellular Specialties
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Westell Technologies
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 39M USD

Target

Cellular Specialties

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Cellular Specialties, Inc. is an innovator of in-building connectivity solutions for the wireless communications and public safety markets. CSI’s suite of products enables wireless connectivity anytime, anywhere.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Westell Technologies

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Category Company
Founded 1980
Sector Technology Hardware
Revenue 30M USD (2021)
DESCRIPTION

Westell Technologies is a developer of in-building wireless, intelligent site management, cell site optimization, and outside plant solutions focused on innovation and differentiation at the edge of telecommunication networks, where end users connect. Westell Technologies was founded in 1980 and is based in Aurora, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector (Technology Hardware) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 6
State (New Hampshire) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 5
Year (2014) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-04-01 Kentrox

Dublin, Ohio, United States

Kentrox is a provider of remote access, monitoring and control solutions to fixed-line and mobile service providers worldwide. Kentrox's Optima set of solutions offers visibility and control for critical network sites, from in-building solutions to cell sites and central offices. Kentrox offers secure remote access for a range of operations personnel, reducing the need for expensive and time-consuming site visits. Kentrox, Inc. was formed in 2001 and is based in Dublin, Ohio.

Buy $30M