M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2013-06-07 |
| Target | U.S. Robotics |
| Sector | Technology Hardware |
| Buyer(s) | UNICOM Systems |
| Sellers(s) | Platinum Equity |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| PE ASSETS | 48.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 77 |
| Sector (Technology Hardware) | 1 of 3 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 14 of 39 |
| State (Illinois) | 1 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 17 of 64 |
| Year (2013) | 2 of 5 |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
