BDO Capital Advisors Announces the Sale of MWS Wire to Elektrisola
Los Angeles, CA - September 2, 2014 - BDO Capital Advisors, LLC is pleased to announce that MWS Precision Wire Industries, Inc. (“MWS” or the “Company”) has been acquired by The Elektrisola Group (“Elektrisola”). As the exclusive financial advisor to MWS, BDO Capital prepared a confidential offering memorandum, identified and contacted a targeted group of potential buyers and assisted management in structuring and negotiating the transaction.
MWS, based in Westlake Village, California, is a leading distributor and manufacturer of copper magnet wire and specialty wire products. Founded in Canoga Park, CA in 1968, the Company’s products serve critical functions in a wide array of end-market applications for a long and loyal list of customers in the United States and abroad.
MWS’ acquirer, Elektrisola, is a producer of fine and ultrafine enamelled copper wire (winding wire). Elektrisola has operations worldwide, including in the U.S., and the corporate parent is based in Germany. This acquisition adds to BDO Capital’s growing list of cross-border credentials.
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