Gladstone Investment Corporation Acquires Nielsen-Kellerman
December 19, 2024
Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:GAIN) acquired Nielsen-Kellerman, Inc. on December 19, 2024, providing both equity capital and senior secured debt to complete the transaction. Nielsen-Kellerman, a Boothwyn, Pennsylvania-based designer and manufacturer of rugged environmental measurement and sports performance instruments, will leverage Gladstone's resources to expand market reach and enhance product offerings.
- Buyers
- Gladstone Investment Corporation
- Targets
- Nielsen-Kellerman, Inc.
- Sellers
- Nielsen-Kellerman executive leadership team
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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