Sperry Mitchell Advises V-TEK, Inc. on its Sale to Data I/O Corporation
New York, NY (November 6, 2026) – V-TEK, Inc. and A&J Programming, Inc. (collectively, “V-TEK”) of Mankato, MN & San Jose, CA have been acquired by Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO) of Redmond, WA. Sperry, Mitchell & Company served as exclusive financial advisor to V-TEK. Blank Rome served as V-TEK’s legal representative for the transaction.
V-TEK (www.vtekusa.com) is a leading designer and manufacturer of precision packaging, inspection, and bond testing equipment for the electronics, aerospace, medical and semiconductor industries. Its solutions support packaging, sorting, testing, and processing of components, helping customers to improve efficiency and quality. For over 40 years, V-TEK has been a major provider of precision packaging services, supplies, & inspection, and is known globally for its superior service, technical support, customer satisfaction, and commitment to quality.
A&J Programming (www.ajprogram.com) provides integrated circuit (IC) programming services for semiconductor and electronic device manufacturers. Its services include device programming, component marking, inspection, and tape-and-reel packaging.
Data I/O (www.dataio.com) is a leading global provider of data programming equipment, provisioning services, and security solutions for Flash-based microcontrollers and high-density memory devices. The company serves the automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics industries.
“We are proud of what the V-TEK team has built, and we believe Data I/O is the right partner to take the business to its next stage,” said Bill Karol on behalf of the selling ownership group. “With broader end markets, a growing service business, and meaningful new scale, we believe there is the potential for significant upside ahead.”
“Each of our three companies brings a distinct strength. Together, they are covering the data provisioning supply chain,” said Mitch Jacobs, President of V-TEK. “The combination allows us to expand our solutions with modular and customized systems, flexible service offerings, and global distribution & on-site support. It is a stronger offering for customers and a real growth platform for the business.”
“Closing this acquisition marks the first significant milestone set two years ago to expand the markets we serve and expand our lines of revenue to make Data I/O a more resilient, profitable and growth-oriented company,” said William Wentworth, President and CEO of Data I/O Corporation.
Sperry, Mitchell & Company (www.sperrymitchell.com) is an investment banking firm specializing in sell-side, middle-market merger & acquisition advisory services. Since the firm’s founding in 1986, Sperry Mitchell has completed hundreds of transactions in a wide range of industries.
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