A&E Medical Corporation | Stephens

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A&E Medical Corporation

Value Not Disclosed 02/19/2016 Life Sciences & Medical Devices Complete
Lead Bankers: Shawn Fitz, Stuart Irby
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Transaction Details

  • On February 19, 2016, Vance Street Capital LLC (“Vance Street”) announced the completion of its acquisition of A&E Medical Corporation (“A&E Medical”) for an undisclosed amount
  • A&E Medical is a leading medical device OEM designer and contract manufacturer primarily focused on single-use products used in cardiovascular procedures
  • The acquisition is the first for Vance Street from its second fund
  • Stephens Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor to A&E Medical

About the company

A&E Medical Corporation

Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Farmingdale, New Jersey, A&E Medical is a leading designer and manufacturer of a wide variety of electrosurgical instruments, temporary cardiac pacing leads and extension wires, neurology scalp clips, stainless steel sutures and surgical punches.

Vance Street Capital

Vance Street Capital is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm which invests in middle-market businesses in the medical, aerospace, defense and industrial sectors. For over two decades, Vance Street’s partners have worked with management, family owners and other co-investors to accelerate revenue growth, improve operations and acquire strategic assets for the companies in their investment portfolio.

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