GatesAir Transaction

Transaction Announcement

GatesAir, Inc. (“GatesAir”), a manufacturer of TV and radio transmitters for domestic and international clients, announced the acquisition of substantially all of its assets by Saothair Capital Partners.

Founded in 1922, GatesAir is a leading global designer and manufacturer of wireless, over-the-air content delivery and public safety communications equipment. The company’s mission-critical solutions enable broadcasters to create, transport, and transmit radio and TV content worldwide.

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities in Quincy, Illinois, and Brescia, Italy, GatesAir offers a comprehensive portfolio of transmission and networking systems built on industry-leading technologies and supported by global parts, service, and technical expertise.

GLC played a critical role in guiding GatesAir through a highly complex and strategic sale process. From the outset, the GLC team demonstrated a deep understanding of our business and industry, helping us articulate our value and navigate key transaction dynamics. Their analytical rigor, responsiveness, and steady leadership were instrumental in achieving a strong outcome. We’re grateful for their partnership and proud of the result we achieved together.

Barbara Spicek
CEO, GatesAir

GLC Deal Team

GLC Advisors is a leading independent investment banking advisory firm focused on senior-level expertise and objective, unconflicted advice to leading companies. Our team’s advisory work includes M&A (sell-side and buy-side), restructuring, financing/debt advisories, recapitalizations, fairness opinions, and valuations. We excel at working with sponsors, creditors, founders, and owner-operators. Our team is passionate about the businesses and people that hire us to advise in their strategic decisions and events.