Ampro has been sold to Adlink Technology

Lincoln International, a leading global mid-market investment bank, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Ampro Computers, Inc. (Ampro), North America’s leading provider of embedded computing solutions, in its sale to ADLINK Technology, Inc. (TSEC: 6166) (ADLINK), a Taiwan-based manufacturer of embedded computing products.

Based in San Jose, California, Ampro is renowned as a pioneer in the embedded computing industry. Ampro originated the PC/104, PC/104-Plus, and EBX standards for stackable single-board computers (SBCs), co-created the popular EPIC standard for compact full-function SBCs, and recently began offering a rapidly growing line of computer-on-module (COM) products in ETX, XTX, and COM Express formats. Furthermore, Ampro specializes in providing ruggedized embedded solutions able to perform in extreme environments. Ampro markets board- and system-level products to original equipment manufacturers in a wide range of markets including medical electronics, defense systems, industrial control, transportation applications, avionics, gaming and communication equipment.

Lincoln International worked closely with Ampro management to ensure the successful outcome of the transaction. “Lincoln’s knowledge of the embedded computing space was extremely valuable throughout the sale process,” said Mark Peterson, owner of Ampro. “Lincoln was able to efficiently manage a process that included numerous international buyers, minimized due diligence and led to a fast close.”

This deal represents Lincoln International’s sixth electronics transaction in 2008 and the third transaction for the ownership of Ampro, a long-standing client of Lincoln International.

Share: