http://www.cepro.com/topic/C354 Mergers and Acquisitions Stories from CE Pro, The Leading Information Source for the Custom Electronics Installer en tleblanc@ehpub.com Copyright 2009 2009-07-15T20:12:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/firedog_assets_for_sale_opportunity_for_ce_pros/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/firedog_assets_for_sale_opportunity_for_ce_pros/#When:12:07:00Z Liquidator: Integrators could team up to buy assets in order to create a national franchise – something they have failed to accomplish over the years; sale price should be "significantly less" than Circuit City News, Big-Box Retailers, Installation, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-06-22T12:07:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/peerless_industries_merges_with_bbg_distribution/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/peerless_industries_merges_with_bbg_distribution/#When:15:11:00Z Deal gives BBG exclusive rights to distribute Peerless products throughout United Kingdom. News, Distributors, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mounts 2009-05-12T15:11:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/terra_san_acquires_riptopia_in_digital_media_merger/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/terra_san_acquires_riptopia_in_digital_media_merger/#When:14:03:00Z Terra-San has acquired Riptopia, the CD and DVD ripping company that was courting potential suitors. News, Digital Media, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-05-08T14:03:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/mace_acquires_central_station_security_systems_for_36m/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/mace_acquires_central_station_security_systems_for_36m/#When:16:25:00Z Company also opens new security division, names Peter Giacalone president. News, Security, Mergers and Acquisitions, People and Places 2009-05-04T16:25:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/savant_ties_make_acts_acquisition_of_avix_unique/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/savant_ties_make_acts_acquisition_of_avix_unique/#When:12:45:00Z Connection to control manufacturer Savant essentially led to AViX’s exit from the integration business. Meanwhile, its geographic market fits right into ACT’s grand plan. News, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-05-01T12:45:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/advanced_communication_technologies_acquires_avix/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/advanced_communication_technologies_acquires_avix/#When:19:43:00Z Advanced Communication Technologies, based in Rockland, Mass., has acquired Osterville, Mass.-based AViX. News, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-04-28T19:43:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/can_a_merger_make_you_recession_proof/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/can_a_merger_make_you_recession_proof/#When:12:01:00Z Mergers cut expenses and expand potential clientele, which is just what many integrators need right now. News, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-04-22T12:01:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/riptopia_for_sale_not_out_of_business_coo_says/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/riptopia_for_sale_not_out_of_business_coo_says/#When:16:11:00Z Riptopia is not out of business, according to the company's COO, but it is looking for potential suitors. News, Digital Media, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-04-20T16:11:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/image_holdings_to_acquire_infocus_for_39m/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/image_holdings_to_acquire_infocus_for_39m/#When:16:54:01Z The merger, still subject to approval, is expected to close in Q2 2009. News, Display Devices, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-04-13T16:54:01-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/pulte_homes_acquires_centex_in_31b_deal/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/pulte_homes_acquires_centex_in_31b_deal/#When:15:15:00Z Two homebuilders will combine under the name Pulte. Larger homebuilders could put the price squeeze on integrators. News, Builders, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-04-08T15:15:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/merger_strengthens_client_base_for_two_maryland_integrators/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/merger_strengthens_client_base_for_two_maryland_integrators/#When:12:02:00Z The latest in a mini-surge in integration company mergers has Homesafe Security Systems and Questron combining operating expenses. The complementary companies expect to expand their residential and commercial businesses. News, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-04-03T12:02:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/ciscos_acquisition_of_pure_digital_strengthens_ce_presence/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/ciscos_acquisition_of_pure_digital_strengthens_ce_presence/#When:16:35:00Z Networking giant continues consumer electronics buying spree as part of its strategy to be the leader in smart networks. News, Home Automation, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-03-23T16:35:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/merger_expands_integrators_markets_consolidates_expenses/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/merger_expands_integrators_markets_consolidates_expenses/#When:12:00:00Z N.J.-based integrators Home Systems and Intrahome Technologies have merged to become Intra Home Systems, LLC. The principals of the new company are expecting big cost savings. News, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-03-23T12:00:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/get_digital_acquires_metarip_media_loading_service/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/get_digital_acquires_metarip_media_loading_service/#When:14:59:00Z MetaRip is known for its CD/DVD-loading service and Anthology Preloaded Media Collections. Press Releases, Digital Media, Media Servers, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-03-02T14:59:00-06:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/infocus_reports_23m_annual_net_loss_explores_sale/K354 http://www.cepro.com/article/infocus_reports_23m_annual_net_loss_explores_sale/#When:14:30:00Z Projector company has engaged representatives to “unsolicited offers” for purchase, while reporting 37% drop in revenues in Q4 and $13M net loss. News, Display Devices, Commercial, Mergers and Acquisitions 2009-02-10T14:30:00-06:00