Hobson & Motzer has been sold to Vantedge, a portfolio company of Aterian
Hobson & Motzer
Founded in 1912 and based in Connecticut, Hobson & Motzer is a manufacturer of precision medical devices for the global surgical stapler market. All of Hobson & Motzer’s sales are consumable medical devices. The company’s facilities are highly automated and house a broad set of capabilities including progressive stamping, precision electrochemical machining, coined wire as well as leading tool and die capabilities. The acquisition of Hobson & Motzer further strengthens Vantedge’s position as a nationwide manufacturing partner to blue-chip medical OEMs and broadens Vantedge’s consumable portfolio offering.
The Deal
Lincoln International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Hobson & Motzer, providing guidance to the shareholders and company throughout the sale process. This included providing insights to the company on the market landscape, valuation, potential acquirers and transaction and deal structure alternatives. Lincoln was able to leverage its deep medical device contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) industry knowledge to support a successful transaction.
Our Perspective
Cynthya Goulet, Managing Director, commented, “We are grateful for the opportunity to have advised Hobson & Motzer on its new partnership with Vantedge and Aterian. Hobson & Motzer has established a differentiated platform with unique capabilities, which were critical to appropriately highlight as part of the marketing process to global potential acquirers. We look forward to following the future success of their partnership.”
Hobson & Motzer
Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Durham, Connecticut. Hobson & Motzer is a manufacturer of tight tolerance consumable medical devices primarily for the global surgical stapler industry. For decades, Hobson & Motzer has been partnered with leading medical device manufacturers. The company’s core capabilities include CNC machining, stamping, tooling and other finishing and assembly services.
Vantedge Medical
Headquartered in San Jose, California, Vantedge Medical specializes in providing manufacturing solutions to its customers operating in high growth and dynamic end markets. Vantedge Medical has been serving its customers for over 40 years and provides prototyping and development support, followed by complex manufacturing adhering to the highest quality standards.
Aterian Investment Partners
Aterian Investment Partners is a private equity firm that invests in industry-leading, middle market businesses. In collaboration with management, Aterian supports investments throughout an organization, from people to processes, equipment, technology, and social governance, among others. With offices in New York and Miami, Aterian has raised cumulative equity commitments of more than $2 billion since its founding in 2009.
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