M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2022-08-15 |
| Target | Rensa Filtration |
| Sector | Manufacturing |
| Buyer(s) | Audax Private Equity |
| Sellers(s) | The Edgewater Funds |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Financial) Vedder Price P.C. (Legal) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| PE ASSETS | 16.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Audax Private Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring control positions in a variety of mid to large North American headquartered companies. The Firm segments its activities into lower middle-market and larger scale investing. Within its larger group, Audax targets profitable businesses valued up to $800 million and within its lower middle-market group, the Firm seeks companies valued up to $125 million. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products/services, financial services, healthcare services, industrial services, software, and technology. Audax has a special interest in businesses that can benefit from a buy and build investment strategy for growth. Audax Private Equity was formed in 1999 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 148 of 153 |
| Sector (Manufacturing) | 9 of 9 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 68 of 71 |
| State (Illinois) | 14 of 14 |
| Country (United States) | 140 of 145 |
| Year (2022) | 8 of 11 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-23 |
BlueCat
Toronto, Ontario, Canada BlueCat provides software-based Enterprise Domain Name System solutions that offer its customers management tools and security capabilities to manage their increasingly complex internal corporate networks. BlueCat's solutions result in improved network performance, enhanced network visibility, reduced network downtime and strengthened network security. BlueCat was founded in 2001 and is based in Toronto, Ontario. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-23 |
WellSpring Consumer Healthcare
Sarasota, Florida, United States WellSpring Consumer Healthcare is a marketer of over-the-counter and cosmetic brands in the skincare, feminine hygiene, and gastrointestinal care categories. WellSpring’s portfolio includes Bactine, Bonine, FDS, Emetrol, Micatin, Gelusil, Glaxal Base, Barriere, and K-Lyte. WellSpring Consumer Healthcare was founded in 1999 and is based in Sarasota, Florida. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.8B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Edgewater Funds is a private equity firm that targets investments in profitable, middle-market growth companies. Target companies typically have revenues of $20 to $500 million in revenue and EBITDA of $5 to $30 million. The Firm will consider minority and control investments in the form of growth capital financings and traditional buyouts. Edgewater looks for North American businesses operating in a variety of industries. Sectors of interest include business services; financial and government services; consumer products and services; healthcare; IT services and software; and industrial/manufacturing. Edgewater was formed in 1991 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 38 of 40 |
| Sector (Manufacturing) | 3 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 14 of 16 |
| State (Illinois) | 5 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 37 of 39 |
| Year (2022) | 3 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-04 |
Flexible Packaging Specialties
Loveland, Ohio, United States Flexible Packaging Specialties is a provider of custom flexible packaging solutions to its customers including stand-up pouches, laminated roll stock, custom bags, stock bags, and more. Flexible Packaging Specialties is based in Loveland, Ohio. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-19 |
Industrial Service Solutions
Houston, Texas, United States Industrial Service Solutions is a provider of industrial field services, repair, and refurbishment of equipment found in most industrial and manufacturing facilities in North America. Industrial Service Solutions was founded in 2007 and is based in Houston, Texas. |
Sell | - |
