Avoid Surprises During the M&A Process
No one likes surprises, especially in merger and acquisitions (M&A) deals; there are enough unknown variables to start with. As the deal progresses, tensions start to rise, so any additional variables can cause a disproportionate response. Below are some ways... Read More →
GP Ventures’ Tom Kastner on PCB Mergers and Acquisitions
It’s always interesting talking with Tom Kastner, president of GP Ventures, because he has his finger on the pulse of our industry’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) more than anyone. He knows which companies are selling, buying, or thinking about it.... Read More →
SlingShot Assembly Acquires BEI Electronics
Friday, May 4, 2018 – (Denver, CO and Franksville, WI) SlingShot Assembly continues to alter the landscape of U.S. PCB assembly with the acquisition of Wisconsin-based BEI Electronics. The combined company provides a unique offering of ultra-fast, high-quality prototype... Read More →
How to Prepare for a Smooth Post-M&A Deal Transition
Selling a company is an exciting process, as well as time-consuming, stressful, and complex. Both sellers and buyers are sometimes so caught up in the deal that they forget to properly plan the post-deal integration. The buyer certainly has an... Read More →
Survey on State of the North American PCB M&A Market
Recently, my firm surveyed about 20 PCB manufacturers in North America with an estimated greater than $10 million in revenue. Quite a few replied, and we have spoken with many others throughout the year, which gives us a good view... Read More →
PCB/PCBA Sector M&A Top 10 FAQs
We talk with owners a lot about the possible sale of their businesses. Here are the top 10 questions asked by PCB/PCBA shop owners about the process: 1) What is the value of my business? For companies in the PCB/PCBA... Read More →
HT Global Circuits Acquires Pho-Tronics
April 19, 2017 HT Global Circuits, a manufacturer of printed circuit boards, has acquired fellow PCB manufacturer Pho-Tronics for an undisclosed sum. Pho-Tronics will continue to be operated by the existing management team. The entire company will be re-named Pho-Tronics... Read More →
Making the Process Easy (M&A Process Engineering)
We all like to work with companies that make it easy and enjoyable to do business with. Whether we are buying an iced coffee or a car, we like to have a quick, easy, hassle-free experience. As business owners, we... Read More →
Mid-2017 Report on the State of the N.A. PCB M&A Market
One of the most popular questions we receive concerns the market for M&A. Here is our take on the current market for PCB shops in North America. In general, the PCB market in North America is not growing, which means... Read More →