Los Angeles, California – Angeles Equity Partners has acquired U.G.N., Inc.’s automotive acoustic solutions business based in Chicago Heights, Illionois. U.G.N. Inc. (UGN) is a joint venture between Autoneum Holding AG and Nihon Tokushu Toryo.
The business, which will operate under the name Applied Acoustics International (AAI), is a Tier 1 provider of sound barrier and noise damping products to the North American automotive industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. AAI will continue to supply noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) reduction products to UGN under a long term supply agreement; and UGN will provide transition support to AAI under a transition services agreement.
“The Chicago Heights operation has long been recognized by its customers as a leading provider of sound barrier and noise/vibration damping products in the automotive industry. We see this as a compelling opportunity for our firm to acquire a market leader that we believe is well positioned for growth – both organically as a standalone business, and through prospective add-on acquisitions,” says Jordan Katz, co-founder and managing partner of Angeles Equity Partners.
“This deal combines our previous experience of driving growth in automotive investments, with our understanding of complex carve-out transactions. We are excited about today’s announcement and look forward to partnering with the AAI team to establish a standalone business, and position it to achieve its full potential through customer focus, best practices, and innovation,” says Timothy Meyer, co-founder and managing partner of Angeles Equity Partners. “Angeles Equity Partners will invest the necessary resources in an effort to realize the tremendous potential in the business.”
The business has produced damper and barrier products for new automobiles since 1986. Substantially all of the employees who worked for the business prior to the transaction, including key members of the sales, R&D/engineering, operations and finance functions from UGN are joining AAI.
Source: About Angeles Equity Partners LLC