ORLANDO, Fla., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: ATNY) ("API" or the "Company"), a provider of electronic systems, subsystems, RF, and secure solutions for the defense, aerospace, and commercial industries, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of RTI Electronics ("RTI") for a total purchase price of $2.3 million in cash.
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Based in Anaheim, California, RTI is a leading manufacturer of passive electronic components, including thermistors, film capacitors, magnetic transformers and inductors, and audio power conditioning units. RTI had revenues in 2011 of approximately $4 million from a diverse Fortune 500 customer base spanning the audio, defense, aerospace, and industrial markets.
Bel Lazar, President and Chief Operating Officer of API Technologies stated, "Through this acquisition, API enhances its magnetics and film capacitor product lines, as well as broadens its sensor offering with QPL listed products. Additionally, RTI customers will benefit from API's manufacturing and distribution capabilities."
About API Technologies Corp.
API Technologies designs, develops and manufactures electronic systems, subsystems, RF and secure solutions for technically demanding defense, aerospace and commercial applications. API Technologies' customers include many leading Fortune 500 companies. API Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol ATNY. For further information, please visit the Company website atwww.apitechnologies.com.
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Investor Relations Contact:
Bel Lazar
President and Chief Operating Officer
+1-877-274-0274
investors@apitech.com
Chris Witty
Darrow Associates
+1-646-438-9385
cwitty@darrowir.com
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