Investment Summary

Branford Castle Partners Invests In Wachain

On January 1, 1987, private equity firm Branford Castle Partners invested in marine company Wachain

Investment Highlights
  • This is Branford Castle Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Marine sector.
  • This is Branford Castle Partners’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Branford Castle Partners’ 1st transaction in Washington.

Investment Summary
Date 1987-01-01
Target Wachain
Sector Marine
Investor(s) Branford Castle Partners
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

Wachain

Seattle, Washington, United States
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Wachain is a distributor of heavy anchors, chain, wire rope and related hardware to the shipping, oil and gas and commercial fishing industries. WaChain was founded in 1954 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

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Investor

Branford Castle Partners

New York, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 200M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Branford Castle is a private investment firm that seeks investments in traditional companies with stable cash flows. Branford Castle prefers investing in 'old economy' businesses valued up to $100 million. Brandford will consider public or private companies, but the Firm will not invest in bankrupt, turnaround, or distressed situations. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, commercial distribution, services, consumer products, publishing, restaurants, and infrastructure. Branford Castle was formed in 1986 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 17
Sector (Marine) 2 of 3
Type (Stake Purchase) 2 of 2
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 16
Year (1987) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1987-01-01 DCL

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

DCL is a complete rigging, mooring and marine equipment supply & service center. DCL was founded in 2006 and is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-01-01 CMP Group

Delta, British Columbia, Canada

CMP Group is a manufacturer and distributor of branded products serving the recreational marine, commercial marine, and industrial markets. CMP Group is based in Delta, British Columbia.

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