Robotics on the move in 2016
Companies in the advanced automation and robotics sector are doing deals in 2016. In addition to Mirus’ client MagneMotion, four companies: Vizient, iRobot, Hansen Medical, and Bluefin Robotics have announced deals in this sector so far in 2016. Globally, the industry appears poised for accelerated adoption as costs have come down while technology has made significant […]
Manufacturing on a roll
June’s ISM report illustrates the ongoing momentum in the manufacturing sector. With the PMI® at 53.5%, economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded for the 30th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 73rd consecutive month. The production and employment indices were up from May. 11 of the 18 manufacturing industries reported growth in […]
The Impact of the Test, Measurement and Certification Industry
The tools and techniques used in test and measurement, and in certification work, are essential in advancing new technologies and businesses. Starting with basic weights and measures in antiquity, to protractors, sextants, clocks, to spectrometers and oscilloscopes, and advancing to the most modern metrology tools and services, this industry continues to support innovation across the […]
Bright Summer for Manufacturing – Best Performance in a Decade
This August was not the time to be away on vacation if you’re in manufacturing. According to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), new orders reached a level not seen since April 2004 and the pace of growth rose in August to its highest level since March 2011. The ISM said its index of national factory […]
“$163 million?!!!? Hey, Terminate ME!” (Break-up fees in the middle market)
Hillshire Brands agreed last month to acquire Pinnacle Foods for $4.3 billion in a deal intended to broaden Hillshire’s product offerings beyond Ball Park hot dogs, Jimmy Dean sausages, and other protein products by adding Pinnacle’s roster of iconic grocery brands including Birds Eye, Mrs. Paul’s, Log Cabin, Duncan Hines, Vlasic and more. The market […]
5 Reasons to Sell Your Business in 2014
Owners of many privately-held businesses have sat out the recent resurgence in M&A activity while waiting for their company performance to rebound and waiting for M&A valuations to match their expectations once again. Abundant capital and fervent demand are fueling a strong M&A market, so owners should consider these five reasons to sell their businesses […]
Made in Massachusetts – the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative
Mirus recently sponsored the Advanced Manufacturing Summit in Worcester, which attracted hundreds of executives, local and state political leaders, and academics interested in the manufacturing industry. Governor Deval Patrick spoke about the important role advanced manufacturing plays in the local economy and multiple speakers discussed how their businesses, and the manufacturing sector, have changed over […]
A&D – Opportunistic deals coming for the middle market
When most people think of M&A in the A&D sector, they think big. United Technologies acquiring Goodrich, Providence Equity / SRA, Lockheed / Martin Marietta, Northrop / Litton / Grumman / Westinghouse. These mega-deals have transformed the industry over the past 30 years. However, A&D is an innovative sector with smaller companies leading development of […]
