dlhBOWLES Is Acquired by ABC Technologies

Industrial

dlhBOWLES, a portfolio company of MPE, sale to ABC Technologies


Summary

dlhBOWLES, Inc. (“dlhBOWLES” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of MPE Partners (“MPE” or “Morgenthaler Private Equity”), has been acquired by ABC Technologies Holdings Inc. (“ABC Technologies”) (TSX: ABCT) for approximately $255 million.

Baird served as the exclusive financial advisor to dlhBOWLES, Inc. on this transaction.

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dlhBOWLES is a recognized leader in the North American market for camera and sensor cleaning systems, windshield washer systems, sunroof drains, powertrain and chassis solutions. With approximately $120 million in revenue in 2021, dlhBOWLES has established a leading position in the North American washer systems market as well as the quickly expanding market for cleaning systems addressing advanced driving (ADAS) and thermal management for EVs. dlhBOWLES is headquartered in Canton, Ohio.

MPE Partners seeks to be the preferred partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. MPE invests in profitable, lower middle market companies with transaction values up to $250 million. MPE has two primary target investment areas: high-value manufacturing and commercial & industrial services. MPE Partners is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and Boston, Massachusetts.

ABC Technologies is a leading manufacturer and supplier of custom, highly engineered, technical plastics and lightweighting innovations to the North American light vehicle industry. ABC Technologies’ integrated service offering includes manufacturing, design, engineering, material compounding, machine, tooling and equipment building that are supported by an experienced engineering team of approximately 600 skilled professionals and 6,150 employees worldwide. ABC Technologies is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.


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Industrial

dlhBOWLES, a portfolio company of MPE, sale to ABC Technologies

Date
March 2022
Company
dlhBOWLES, Inc.
Transaction
M&A - Sellside
Sectors
Industrial
Verticals
Vehicle Technology & Mobility
Target Geography
North America
Acquiror Geography
North America

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