Transactions
July 20 2015
KippsDeSanto & Co. Advises Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. on its Sale to Cree, Inc.
KippsDeSanto & Co. is pleased to announce the sale of our client, Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. (“APEI” or “the Company”), to Cree, Inc. (“Cree”). APEI develops, designs, and manufactures high performance power electronics and wireless systems, including motor drives, inverters, power modules, and DC / DC converters. APEI has been a recognized industry leader in power modules and power electronics applications. Based in Fayetteville, AR, APEI sits at the center of the SiC power module market, with a focus on providing high performance modules and systems and driving a market shift from traditional silicon-based power electronics towards SiC components.
We believe this transaction demonstrates several key trends in the electronics M&A environment:
• Attractiveness of proprietary, differentiated technologies
• Strategic acquisition to enhance technology depth, gain customer reach, and vertically integrate manufacturing to quickly capitalize on a rapidly growing market
• Growing demand for high performance, highly durable power electronics components for aerospace, defense, and commercial markets
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how KippsDeSanto & Co. can help you achieve your strategic objectives.KippsDeSanto & Co. is an investment bank focused on delivering exceptional M&A and financing transaction results for leading aerospace / defense and technology companies. For more information on KippsDeSanto & Co., please visit www.kippsdesanto.com.
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, Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. (“APEI” or “the Company”), to Cree, Inc. (“Cree”). APEI develops, designs, and manufactures high performance power electronics and wireless systems, including motor drives, inverters, power modules, and DC / DC converters. APEI has been a recognized industry leader in power modules and power electronics applications. Based in Fayetteville, AR, APEI sits at the center of the SiC power module market, with a focus on providing high performance modules and systems and driving a market shift from traditional silicon-based power electronics towards SiC components.
We believe this transaction demonstrates several key trends in the electronics M&A environment:
• Attractiveness of proprietary, differentiated technologies
• Strategic acquisition to enhance technology depth, gain customer reach, and vertically integrate manufacturing to quickly capitalize on a rapidly growing market
• Growing demand for high performance, highly durable power electronics components for aerospace, defense, and commercial markets
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how KippsDeSanto & Co. can help you achieve your strategic objectives.KippsDeSanto & Co. is an investment bank focused on delivering exceptional M&A and financing transaction results for leading aerospace / defense and technology companies. For more information on KippsDeSanto & Co., please visit www.kippsdesanto.com.
KippsDeSanto & Co., member FINRA/SIPC, is not affiliated with other companies mentioned herein
LEAD INVESTMENT BANKERS
Michael J. Misantone
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