Aethlon Capital announced today that it negotiated the sale of GEOTEK, Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading reinforced fiberglass products for the electric utility and animal-containment markets, to Granite Equity Partners, a private equity firm located in St. Cloud, Minn. The transaction closed on February 4, 2009, and brings more resources to GEOTEK for growth domestically and overseas. The company will continue to operate under the name GEOTEK, Inc.
Concurrent with the transaction, GEOTEK founders Amy Donahoe and Conrad Fingerson retired from daily operations and joined the board of directors, and will continue in advisory capacities. Donahoe and Fingerson will also have an ongoing ownership stake in the company.
“Our expanded relationship with Granite Equity Partners represents an exciting opportunity for GEOTEK’s employees and customers,” said Fingerson. “We are confident that Granite Equity Partners will help deliver stronger revenue for GEOTEK. Moreover, finding the appropriate buyer was a careful, thoughtful decision. With the assistance of Aethlon Capital, we selected Granite Equity Partners as the best fit for GEOTEK’s employees and customers.”
Commenting on the sale, Sima Griffith, Managing Principal of Aethlon Capital said “We are very pleased to have advised GEOTEK’s founders on the sale of their business. Despite the credit crunch, there are still buyers in the market for strong businesses like GEOTEK.”
About GEOTEK, Inc.
GEOTEK, based in Stewartville, Minn., has designed, manufactured and distributed reinforced fiberglass pultrusion products for the electric utility and animal-containment markets for more than 35 years. The company has evolved into an internationally recognized industry leader, with a history of innovation, including patented designs and processes for manufacturing pultruded fiberglass-composite products. These products include components electric and communication utility companies use in the construction of power lines and fiberglass posts for electric fencing. For more information, visit: www.geotekinc.com.
About Granite Equity Partners
Granite Equity Partners, headquartered in St. Cloud, Minn., invests human and financial capital from a community of investors, executives and advisors to advance select companies in the region toward their full potential. For additional information, visit: www.GraniteEquity.com.
About Aethlon Capital, LLC
Aethlon Capital, LLC is a private investment bank that specializes in private equity and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions and strategic advisory services for public and private companies. For more information, visit: www.Aethlon.com.
Contacts:
Aethlon Capital:
Sima Griffith, 612-338-6065
Managing
Principal
