M&A Deal Summary

Westell Technologies Acquires HyperEdge

On December 29, 2005, Westell Technologies acquired communications company HyperEdge from Mason Wells

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Westell Technologies’ 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is Westell Technologies’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Westell Technologies’ 2nd transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2005-12-29
Target HyperEdge
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) Westell Technologies
Sellers(s) Mason Wells
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

HyperEdge

Batavia, Illinois, United States
HyperEdge Corporation designs and markets equipment and systems that enable broadband access within the “last mile” of the telecommunications network. HyperEdge is an established provider of T1-based broadband access products. The T1 access lines enabled by HyperEdge’s products are the primary means of delivering broadband access to large and medium-sized commercial customers. HyperEdge has assembled a blue-chip customer base with sales to large telecommunication service providers such as Verizon, SBC and Bell South, accounting for more than 80% of the Company’s revenue.

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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 2 of 6
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 6
State (Illinois) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 5
Year (2005) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2000-03-17 Teltrend

St Charles, Illinois, United States

Teltrend designs and manufactures a broad range of electronic units that the telephone companies and other service providers use to extend voice and data services from local telephone central offices to their customers.

Buy $706M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-01-03 Noran Tel

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Noran Tel, Inc. is a provider of telecommunications products.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Mason Wells

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 2.4B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Mason Wells is a private equity firm focused on middle-market buyout opportunities in the Midwest US. Mason Wells looks to invest in businesses operating in engineered products and services, outsourced business services, and specialty packaging. Target companies typically generate revenue of $25 to $300 million and EBITDA of at least $5 million. The Firm prefers businesses with high barriers to entry, limited customer concentration, and strong market positions. Mason Wells was originally formed 1982 as a subsidiary of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation and became an independent firm in 1998. Mason Wells is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 40
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 24
State (Illinois) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 10 of 38
Year (2005) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-01-01 Sturm Foods

Manawa, Wisconsin, United States

Sturm Foods, Inc. is a private label manufacturer of sugar free powdered drink mixes, hot cereals and other dry mix products to the retail and foodservice channels. The sugar free powdered drink mixes are offered in a variety of flavors and also include energy, isotonic and nutraceutical products.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-04-03 Tomah3 Products

Tomah, Wisconsin, United States

Tomah Products is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals. Producer of ether amines and derivatives and a major producer of alcohol ethoxylates. Tomah is also a supplier of cationic, nonionic and amphoterics surfactants to a variety of markets in typically specialized applications.

Sell $115M
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