AEM Acquires Central Semiconductor Corp.

Micross Components to Acquire AEMtec GmbH

July 30, 2026

IT Services

Micross Components, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AEMtec GmbH, a Berlin-headquartered provider of complex micro- and optoelectronic modules, advanced packaging, and test/assembly services for high-reliability applications. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, and will expand Micross’ continental European footprint and advanced packaging/photonics capabilities.

Analog Devices Acquires Empower Semiconductor

May 19, 2026

IT Services

Analog Devices (ADI) will acquire Empower Semiconductor in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.5 billion, as both companies entered into a definitive agreement. The deal is intended to expand ADI’s high-density, energy-efficient “grid-to-core” power portfolio for AI and other compute-intensive applications.

Micross Acquires Semtech's High-Reliability Discrete Diodes and Assemblies Business

May 3, 2022

Manufacturing

Micross Components, a Behrman Capital portfolio company, has acquired the High-Reliability Discrete Diodes and Assemblies business of Semtech Corporation, expanding Micross' product portfolio and adding manufacturing capacity in Reynosa, Mexico. The deal strengthens Micross' power-management and high-reliability component offerings for aerospace, defense, medical and industrial customers and represents an add-on to Micross' platform under Behrman Capital.

AEM (IGP Portfolio Company) Acquires Renaissance Electronics & Communications

February 3, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

AEM, a San Diego–based designer and manufacturer of mission-critical electronic circuit protection components and a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), acquired Renaissance Electronics & Communications (and its subsidiary HXI) on February 3, 2022. The deal expands AEM’s high-reliability component offering to include RF and millimeter-wave products, strengthening its position with space and defense customers and enabling cross-selling and geographic expansion.

Industrial Growth Partners Acquires AEM

September 13, 2021

Manufacturing

Industrial Growth Partners (IGP), in partnership with management and certain outside investors, acquired AEM (Holdings) Inc., AEM Group Limited and subsidiaries, creating a new platform investment to accelerate the company's growth. Founders Daniel and Cai Li Chang sold the company but retain a significant minority equity stake; Daniel Chang was named Chairman and Rick Busch was appointed CEO.

Holley Acquires AEM Performance Electronics

April 15, 2021

Automotive

Holley has acquired substantially all of the assets of Advanced Engine Management, Inc. (dba AEM Performance Electronics) for $52 million. The deal expands Holley's electronic control and monitoring product offerings for performance and EV-conversion enthusiasts; Holley expects AEM to contribute pro forma 2021 sales of $26 million.