3 Acquisitions of Companies in Chicago

January 15, 2023
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M&A activity has seen a steady increase across the globe over the past decade, especially in Chicago. Startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.

In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 3 acquisitions that took place in Chicago .

Folding Guard acquired by Troax AB

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$25,800,000

Announcement:

15 December 2016

Details about the company:

Manufacturer of woven and welded wire mesh storage, security, and safety items is called Folding Guard.

Headquarter:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

Industrial Manufacturing, Manufacturing

Details about the buyer:

Troax AB uses automated and eco-friendly production techniques to produce goods of the highest quality and usefulness.

Headquarter:

Hillerstorp, Jonkopings Lan, Sweden

Where to find them:

AllCell Technologies acquired by Beam Global

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$30,000,000

Announcement:

23 February 2022

Details about the company:

Modern lithium-ion battery packs are created and manufactured by AllCell for use in transportation and renewable energy systems.

Headquarter:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

Electronics, IT Management, Manufacturing

Details about the buyer:

Beam Global is a pioneer in clean technology, producing solutions for energy security, outdoor media, and sustainable electric vehicle (EV) charging.

Headquarter:

San Diego, California, United States

Where to find them:

Surgical Innovation Associates acquired by Integra LifeSciences

Details about the transaction:

Acquisition amount:

$50,000,000

Announcement:

1 December 2022

Details about the company:

Implantable polymeric surgical devices are created by Surgical Innovation Associates for use in plastic, reconstructive, and general surgery.

Headquarter:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Where to find them:

Industry:

Biotechnology, Medical

Details about the buyer:

An integrated manufacturer of medical devices is Integra LifeSciences.

Headquarter:

Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States

Where to find them: