Lincoln International Advises on Strategic Alliance Between Integrated Micro-Electronics and XLR8 EMS, a Portfolio Company of American Pacific Group

Integrated Micro-Electronics

Integrated Micro-Electronics (IMI) is a leading global electronics manufacturing solutions (EMS) expert specializing in highly reliable and quality electronics for long product lifecycle segments in the automotive, industrial, power electronics, communications and medical sectors.

Headquartered in the Philippines, IMI has operations in China, Mexico, the Philippines, Serbia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. For more information, please visit https://global-imi.com/.

The Deal

Lincoln International, a global investment banking advisory firm, is pleased to announce the successful facilitation of a strategic alliance between IMI, a leading global provider of volume EMS, and XLR8 EMS, a high-growth EMS provider specializing in quick-turn, prototype and high-mix, low volume manufacturing.

This alliance between IMI and XLR8 EMS brings together two complementary companies with strong, specialized expertise within EMS. By leveraging their capabilities and technology, the partnership aims to offer a broader range of services to their respective customers. As part of the alliance, XLR8 EMS hired a number of employees IMI had employed in Tustin, California.

Our Perspective

Jack Calderon, Lincoln International Managing Director who led the transaction, commented, “This partnership between IMI and XLR8 EMS marks a significant milestone between companies that share a deep commitment to operational excellence and customer service. We are excited to have played a role in bringing together two operators who will achieve continued collective success.”

XLR8 EMS

XLR8 EMS is a trusted partner in electronic manufacturing, specializing in printed circuit board assemblies for a range of industries, including aerospace, defense, medical and industrial markets. Recognized for its speed, precision and rigorous quality standards, XLR8 EMS offers end-to-end solutions from initial design to full-scale production. With key certifications such as ITAR, ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and AS 9100, the company ensures compliance with the highest industry requirements. XLR8 EMS is a portfolio company of American Pacific Group. For more information, please visit www.xlr8ems.com or contact sales@xlr8ems.com.

American Pacific Group

American Pacific Group is a San Francisco Bay Area-based private equity firm with $1.2 billion of capital under management. Together with management teams, American Pacific Group seeks to drive sustainable growth in its portfolio companies by leveraging in-house operating partners and the Q Process, a proprietary and tested approach to value creation. For more information, please visit http://www.americanpacificgroup.com.

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