Narda-MITEQ Sold to Amphenol in Strategic Transaction
Deal News | Jul 23, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision J.F. Lehman & Company
J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO), an investment firm concentrating on the aerospace, defense, maritime, government, environmental, and infrastructure sectors, announced the sale of Narda AcquisitionCo., Inc. (Narda-MITEQ) to Amphenol Corporation. Although the exact terms of the sale were not disclosed, JFLCO had originally acquired Narda-MITEQ in 2021 and partnered with management to enhance operations and expand the product suite through a key acquisition. Narda-MITEQ specializes in the design and manufacturing of RF and microwave components and subsystems for various industries. The transaction caps off a strategic growth period under JFLCO's ownership, which saw operational and sales improvements. Financial advice for the transaction was provided by KippsDeSanto, along with legal counsel from A&O Shearman and BakerHostetler.
Sectors
- Aerospace and Defense
- Technology and Telecommunication
- Private Equity
Geography
- United States – The involved companies, J.F. Lehman & Company, Narda-MITEQ, and Amphenol, are based in the United States.
- New York – J.F. Lehman & Company is headquartered in New York, which plays a significant role in the transaction.
Industry
- Aerospace and Defense – Narda-MITEQ is known for its innovative RF and microwave technologies for defense applications.
- Technology and Telecommunication – The company specializes in RF and microwave components, aligning it with technology sectors focused on communications and electronic applications.
- Private Equity – J.F. Lehman & Company is a private equity firm conducting an investment transaction.
Financials
- Undisclosed – The terms of the sale transaction between J.F. Lehman & Company and Amphenol Corporation were not disclosed.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narda-MITEQ | Target Company | Company | A global designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave components. |
| J.F. Lehman & Company | Seller | Company | A private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense, and related sectors. |
| Amphenol Corporation | Buyer | Company | A major diversified provider of interconnect and sensor systems, acquiring Narda-MITEQ. |
| KippsDeSanto | Financial Advisor | Company | Served as exclusive financial advisor to Narda-MITEQ and JFLCO. |
| A&O Shearman | Legal Advisor | Company | Led legal advisory services for the transaction. |
| BakerHostetler | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided government-related legal counsel. |
| Bob Tavares | CEO of Narda-MITEQ | Person | Chief Executive Officer who led the management team at Narda-MITEQ. |
| Glenn Shor | Chairman of Narda-MITEQ | Person | Chairman and Partner at JFLCO, involved in management during ownership. |
| Ben Hatcher | Director of Narda-MITEQ | Person | Director at Narda-MITEQ and Principal at JFLCO. |