MiddleGround Capital Acquires Xtrac
July 31, 2023
MiddleGround Capital's European office has completed its first platform acquisition with the purchase of Xtrac, a leading manufacturer of high-performance transmissions for motorsport and specialist automotive applications. The deal gives MiddleGround a platform in the UK manufacturing space to support Xtrac's growth across motorsport, high-performance automotive and OEM markets, and to accelerate capabilities for hybrid and electric drivetrains.
- Buyers
- MiddleGround Capital
- Targets
- Xtrac
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Berkshire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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