Allied Motion Technologies Completes Acquisition of ThinGap

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Allied Motion Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AMOT) has announced the acquisition of ThinGap, a developer of high-performance slotless motors. This acquisition enhances Allied's capabilities in precision motion solutions, particularly in the robotics, semiconductor, and instrumentation sectors. ThinGap's motors are utilized in aerospace, defense, and medical applications, aligning with Allied's strategy to deliver integrated solutions. The acquisition is seen as a strategic move to strengthen market presence and drive growth opportunities.

Positive

• Acquisition of ThinGap expands precision motion product offerings.
• Enhances capabilities in high-demand markets like aerospace and medical.
• Strategic move to integrate advanced technologies for competitive advantage.

Negative

• Integration challenges may arise post-acquisition.
• Potential financial strain from acquisition costs.

AMHERST, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Allied Motion Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: AMOT) (“Allied Motion” or the “Company”), a designer and manufacturer of precision and specialty controlled motion products and solutions for the global market, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ThinGap, a leading developer and manufacturer of high performance, zero cogging slotless motors for use in applications that require precise motion in a compact, yet high-torque-to-volume solutions. ThinGap expands Allied’s precision motion capabilities. The addition to the Allied team also advances the Company’s strategy to provide integrated motion solutions in the robotics, semiconductor and instrumentation markets where ThinGap’s key motor characteristics are well suited for the high precision, smooth motion requirements in these exacting applications. Key current markets for ThinGap include aerospace, defense, and medical.

Based in Camarillo, California, ThinGap designs, engineers and manufacturers low profile, brushless DC motor kits and assemblies that utilize a proprietary wave-wound stator architecture and highly optimized rotors. ThinGap’s motors come in a wide range of sizes, output power and form-factors ideally suited for high-end applications, such as satellites, airborne systems, optics platforms, test equipment and medical robotics.

About Allied Motion Technologies Inc.

Allied Motion (Nasdaq: AMOT) designs, manufactures and sells precision controlled motion products and solutions used in a broad range of applications within the Vehicle, Medical, Aerospace & Defense, Electronic, and Industrial Markets. Headquartered in Amherst, NY, the Company has global operations and sells into markets across the United States, Canada, South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Allied Motion is focused on controlled motion applications and is known worldwide for its expertise in electro-magnetic, mechanical, and electronic controlled motion technologies. Its products include nano precision positioning systems, servo control systems, motion controllers, digital servo amplifiers and drives, brushless servo, torque, and coreless motors, brush motors, integrated motor-drives, gear motors, gearing, incremental and absolute optical encoders, active (electronic) and passive (magnetic) filters for power quality and harmonic issues, Industrial safety rated I/O Modules, Universal Industrial Communications Gateways and other controlled motion-related products.

The Company’s growth strategy is focused on being the controlled motion solutions leader in its selected target markets by leveraging its “technology/know how” to develop integrated precision solutions that utilize multiple Allied Motion technologies to “change the game” and create higher value solutions for its customers. The Company routinely posts news and other important information on its website at www.alliedmotion.com.

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The statements in this news release that relate to future plans, events or performance are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements the Company makes regarding its ability to close and realize the potential benefits of the ThinGap acquisition and to successfully integrate its operations; expected rates of growth and capturing market opportunities. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on the Company’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the Company’s business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company’s control. The Company’s actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, general economic and business conditions, conditions affecting the industries served by the Company and its subsidiaries, conditions affecting the Company's customers and suppliers, competitor responses to the Company's products and services, the overall market acceptance of such products and services, the pace of bookings relative to shipments, the ability to expand into new markets and geographic regions, the success in acquiring new business, the impact of changes in income tax rates or policies, the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including impacts of the pandemic and of businesses’ and governments’ responses to the pandemic on our operations and personnel, and on commercial activity and demand across our and our customers’ businesses, and on global supply chains; our inability to predict the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic and related impacts will continue to adversely impact our business operations, financial performance, results of operations, financial position, the prices of our securities and the achievement of our strategic objectives, the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, the ability to successfully integrate an acquired business into our business model without substantial costs, delays, or problems, and other factors disclosed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for us to predict the occurrence of those matters or the manner in which they may affect us. The Company has no obligation or intent to release publicly any revisions to any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Investors:

Deborah K. Pawlowski

Kei Advisors LLC

716-843-3908

dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com

Source: Allied Motion Technologies Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Allied Motion's acquisition of ThinGap?

The acquisition aims to enhance Allied Motion's precision motion capabilities and expand its market presence in robotics, semiconductor, and instrumentation sectors.

How will the ThinGap acquisition impact Allied Motion's business?

The acquisition is expected to provide integrated motion solutions, catering to high precision requirements in key markets like aerospace and medical.

When was the acquisition of ThinGap by Allied Motion announced?

The acquisition was announced on May 24, 2022.

What are ThinGap's key markets and applications?

ThinGap primarily serves markets such as aerospace, defense, and medical with its high-performance motors.

What is the stock symbol for Allied Motion Technologies?

The stock symbol for Allied Motion Technologies is AMOT.