Essentium to Go Public via Merger with Atlantic Coastal Acquisition Corporation

Nexa3D Acquires Essentium to Add High-Speed Extrusion

November 6, 2023

Manufacturing

Nexa3D has completed the acquisition of Essentium, a manufacturer of high-speed extrusion (HSE) 3D printers and polymer materials, bringing HSE capability and a broad materials portfolio into Nexa3D’s additive manufacturing product lineup. The deal expands Nexa3D’s industrial 3D printing capabilities and market reach across aerospace, defense, medical and government customers; Essentium will operate as “Essentium, a Nexa3D Company.”

Alliance Entertainment to Become an NYSE American Public Company via Business Combination with Adara Acquisition Corp in $480 Million Transaction

June 23, 2022

Retail

Adara Acquisition Corp. (a SPAC) signed a definitive agreement to combine with Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation in a transaction valued at approximately $480 million pro forma. The combined company is expected to list on NYSE American under the ticker symbol “AENT,” with Alliance’s leadership (Bruce Ogilvie and Jeff Walker) continuing to lead the business.

Aterian Investment Partners Acquires ATCO Industries, Inc.

May 24, 2022

Industrial Services

Aterian Investment Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired ATCO Industries, Inc., a Sterling Heights, Michigan provider of tech-enabled testing, measurement and quality containment services for the North American automotive industry. Stellus Capital Management and LBC Credit Partners provided financing for the transaction; advisors included Kirkland & Ellis, William Blair, Deloitte Corporate Finance and Honigman LLP.

Alpha Capital Acquisition Company Merges with Semantix (SPAC Business Combination)

August 3, 2022

Data & Analytics

Alpha Capital Acquisition Company (a technology-focused SPAC) and Semantix entered into a proposed business combination, with the combined company expected to list on Nasdaq under the ticker “STIX.” The transaction was approved by Alpha Capital shareholders on August 2, 2022, and Semantix began trading on Nasdaq on August 4, 2022.

AmpliTech Group Acquires Spectrum Semiconductor Materials

December 16, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG) has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, Inc., a San Jose–based authorized distributor of semiconductor components. The deal (approximately $8.0M cash plus $1.5M escrow and restricted shares) nearly triples AmpliTech's revenue base, adds a global distribution platform and a record combined order backlog of $11.4M, and is intended to accelerate commercialization of AmpliTech's MMIC chip solutions.

Adelis Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Axentia Technologies

July 6, 2020

Transportation

Adelis Equity Partners has acquired slightly more than 50% of Axentia Technologies, becoming the company's majority owner while founders and management retain a significant stake. The investment will support Axentia's product development and international expansion of its low-power connected display systems and related software for the public transportation and rescue markets.