Houlihan Lokey Advises Taoglas

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Taoglas has received a majority investment from Graham Partners. The transaction closed on February 28, 2023.

Taoglas is a trusted provider of antennas, advanced IoT components, and custom design services that help customers navigate complex RF and wireless systems and bring connectivity solutions to market. Since its foundation in 2004, the global company has provided its customers with access to substantial engineering resources, in-house testing, and pre-certification capabilities. Taoglas is committed to continuous innovation, customer service, and quality that delivers long-term peace of mind.

Graham Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in technology-driven companies that are spurring innovation in advanced manufacturing, resulting in product substitutions, raw materials conversions, and disruptions to traditional end markets. Since the firm's founding in 1988 by Steven Graham, Graham Partners has provided capital to support the growth and strategic initiatives of its portfolio companies, closing over 150 acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, and divestitures.

The firms’ combined capabilities and resources will support Taoglas' ambitious plans to expand its product portfolio, strategic partnerships, and global footprint through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The investment will also propel Taoglas' continued global expansion of its in-house RF engineering expertise and design, new product development, sales channels, and customer base across a wide range of IoT industries, including mobility, infrastructure, transportation, medical, industrial, and smart city verticals.

Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to Taoglas and assisted in marketing, structuring, and negotiating the transaction on the company's behalf. This deal highlights the team’s expertise and the continued success of Houlihan Lokey’s dedicated coverage of the global industrial technology and electronic components sectors.