Transactions
October 20 2014
KippsDeSanto & Co. Advises Ampex Data Systems on Its Sale to Delta Information Systems
KippsDeSanto & Co. is pleased to announce the sale of our client, Ampex Data Systems Corporation (“Ampex” or “the Company”), to Delta Information Systems, Inc. (“Delta”). Ampex delivers innovative aerospace electronic solutions to enable high performance ruggedized airborne data storage and recording for mission and flight test operations, in support of a diverse, global customer base that includes blue chip Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEM”), Tier 1 suppliers, and military agencies. Ampex differentiates from its competitors through a suite of highly-proprietary designs and software, as well as a history of investment in intellectual property, to underpin a unique set of products for the collection of digital image, sensor, and complex avionics data across several aircraft and ground platforms. Through this acquisition, Delta is able to combine the Company’s technologies with its own line of video communications and aerospace telemetry products to capitalize on the growing addressable market for ruggedized data acquisition and airborne network file servers.
Based in Redwood City, CA, Ampex is an aerospace electronics company focused on designing and producing high capacity, high performance ruggedized data recorders and network file servers used in flight testing programs and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (“ISR”) missions, with a focus on functionality and compatibility with cutting-edge sources. The Company’s extensive engineering capabilities, industry certifications, and specialized product approaches have established it as a pioneer in the airborne data acquisition field; Ampex is one of a few suppliers in the world with the Chapter 10 recording certification, enabling it to meet the range of highly-stringent mil-spec recording standards and construction specifications. Ampex also boasts an experienced team of subject matter experts and thought leaders in the fields of airborne communications technology, ruggedization, and sensor electronics. Given recent investments in technology upgrades and new product releases, as well as the increasing role of ISR and data acquisition in global aircraft operations, the Company is well-positioned for growth in the aerospace electronics / sensors market.
We believe this transaction demonstrates several key trends in the aerospace / defense and government technology solutions M&A environment:
• Continued M&A activity within lucrative aerospace electronics market
• Strategic acquisitions by mid-sized aerospace / defense companies to enhance technology depth and customer reach in order to catalyze growth
• Attractiveness of sellers with thought leadership and extensive intellectual property, creating barriers to entry in high growth, emerging technology areas
KippsDeSanto & Co. is an investment bank focused on delivering exceptional M&A and financing transaction results for leading aerospace / defense and government technology solutions companies. For more information on KippsDeSanto & Co., please visit www.kippsdesanto.com.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how KippsDeSanto & Co. can help you achieve your strategic objectives.
KippsDeSanto & Co., member FINRA/SIPC, is not affiliated with other companies mentioned herein
LEAD INVESTMENT BANKERS
Michael J. Misantone
KippsDeSanto & Co. is pleased to announce the sale of our client, Ampex Data Systems Corporation (“Ampex” or “the Company”), to Delta Information Systems, Inc. (“Delta”). Ampex delivers innovative aerospace electronic solutions to enable high performance ruggedized airborne data storage and recording for mission and flight test operations, in support of a diverse, global customer base that includes blue chip Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEM”), Tier 1 suppliers, and military agencies. Ampex differentiates from its competitors through a suite of highly-proprietary designs and software, as well as a history of investment in intellectual property, to underpin a unique set of products for the collection of digital image, sensor, and complex avionics data across several aircraft and ground platforms. Through this acquisition, Delta is able to combine the Company’s technologies with its own line of video communications and aerospace telemetry products to capitalize on the growing addressable market for ruggedized data acquisition and airborne network file servers.
Based in Redwood City, CA, Ampex is an aerospace electronics company focused on designing and producing high capacity, high performance ruggedized data recorders and network file servers used in flight testing programs and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (“ISR”) missions, with a focus on functionality and compatibility with cutting-edge sources. The Company’s extensive engineering capabilities, industry certifications, and specialized product approaches have established it as a pioneer in the airborne data acquisition field; Ampex is one of a few suppliers in the world with the Chapter 10 recording certification, enabling it to meet the range of highly-stringent mil-spec recording standards and construction specifications. Ampex also boasts an experienced team of subject matter experts and thought leaders in the fields of airborne communications technology, ruggedization, and sensor electronics. Given recent investments in technology upgrades and new product releases, as well as the increasing role of ISR and data acquisition in global aircraft operations, the Company is well-positioned for growth in the aerospace electronics / sensors market.
We believe this transaction demonstrates several key trends in the aerospace / defense and government technology solutions M&A environment:
• Continued M&A activity within lucrative aerospace electronics market
• Strategic acquisitions by mid-sized aerospace / defense companies to enhance technology depth and customer reach in order to catalyze growth
• Attractiveness of sellers with thought leadership and extensive intellectual property, creating barriers to entry in high growth, emerging technology areas
KippsDeSanto & Co. is an investment bank focused on delivering exceptional M&A and financing transaction results for leading aerospace / defense and government technology solutions companies. For more information on KippsDeSanto & Co., please visit www.kippsdesanto.com.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how KippsDeSanto & Co. can help you achieve your strategic objectives.
KippsDeSanto & Co., member FINRA/SIPC, is not affiliated with other companies mentioned herein
LEAD INVESTMENT BANKERS
Michael J. Misantone
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