Watchfire - M&A Summary, Ownership, and Business Overview

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Watchfire M&A Summary

Watchfire has acquired 1 company of its own, including 1 in the last 5 years.

Watchfire has acquired in 1 US state. The Company’s most targeted sectors include marketing (100%).

Watchfire Ownership

Who owns Watchfire?

Watchfire is owned by H.I.G. Private Equity. It was acquired on July 26, 2022.

Is Watchfire PE-backed?

Yes. Watchfire is owned by private equity investor H.I.G. Private Equity.

Was Watchfire formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Watchfire was formerly owned by 2 private investors.

Watchfire Business Overview

Where is Watchfire headquartered?

Watchfire is headquartered in Danville, Illinois.

What sector is Watchfire in?

Watchfire is an electrical equipment company.

When was Watchfire founded?

Watchfire was founded in 1932.

M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity1
    • M&A Buy Activity1
  • Total Sectors Invested 1
  • Total Countries Invested 1
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 1

Watchfire

Watchfire Technologies, Inc.

1015 Maple Street,
Danville, Illinois 61832
United States,
(217) 442-0611
www.watchfiresigns.com

Watchfire is a manufacturer of highly engineered, LED outdoor digital display products serving over 1,000 sign companies and over 300 local, regional and national outdoor advertising operators. Watchfire was founded in 1932 and is based in Danville, Illinois.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.2/yr) # - - - 1 - - 1
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  1

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Anthem Displays LLC 2022-10-21 - Divestiture
Elizabethtown, North Carolina · www.anthemdisplays.com
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M&A by Sector

Sector Buy # Value Sell # Value
Marketing 1 (100%) - - -
Total 1 - - -

By Geo

State/Country Buy Value Sell Value
United States 1 - - -
  North Carolina 1 - - -
Total 1 - - -

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Strategic(s)
100%
1 (100%)

Company Summary

SECTOR

Electrical Equipment

Established

1932

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