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TRANSCAT INC (TRNS): M&A transaction — Transcat acquires Axiom Test Equipment for $38M; combines rental businesses
TRANSCAT INC
- Acquired Axiom Test Equipment for $38M ($28M in stock, $10M cash) on Aug 8, 2023.
- Combined rental business expected ~$24M revenue with gross margins >55%.
- Little overlap in rental assets/customers; cross-sell opportunity cited.
- Axiom President Josh Shilts to remain leading the team.