M&A Deal Summary

JH Partners and Capitala Group Acquire AmeriMark Direct

On March 18, 2005, private equity firm JH Partners and asset manager Capitala Group acquired e-commerce company AmeriMark Direct

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is JH Partners’ 3rd and Capitala Group’s 1st transaction in the E-Commerce sector.
  • This is JH Partners’ 9th and Capitala Group’s 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is JH Partners’ 1st and Capitala Group’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2005-03-18
Target AmeriMark Direct
Sector E-Commerce
Buyer(s) JH Partners
Capitala Group
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

AmeriMark Direct

Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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AmeriMark Direct LLC is an e-commerce company, that offers women's apparel, name brand cosmetics and fragrances, jewelry, watches and accessories, and health-related merchandise. AmeriMark Direct LLC was founded in 1969 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

JH Partners

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

JH Partners LLC is a private equity firm. It typically invests in online direct marketing, business to business, online services, internet software and services, food products, beverages, consumer staples, advertising, media, consumer services. It seeks to invest between $10 and $300 million in revenues. JH Partners is a hands-on investor and desires to work closely with portfolio companies. JH Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in San Francisco, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 26
Sector (E-Commerce) 3 of 3
Type (Recapitalization) 2 of 4
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 9 of 21
Year (2005) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-12-09 Bell Automotive Products

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Bell Automotive Products, Inc. is a supplier of automotive convenience accessories, which include air fresheners, drink holders, cargo racks, cell phone accessories, license plate frames, seat and steering wheel covers and other products.

Buy $60M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-06-01 GO SMiLE

Berkeley, California, United States

GoSMILE, Inc. is a producer and multi-channel marketer of advanced tooth-whitening and oral care products designed to promote health and beauty on the go. The products have been proven through clinical study to be more effective than competing products on the market. GoSMILE is currently sold through specialty retailers and high-end department stores in both the U.S. and Europe.

Buy -
Buyer

Capitala Group

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Asset Manager
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 3.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Capitala Group is an asset manager that provides equity and mezzanine capital to mid-sized companies valued up to $250 million. Funds are generally used to support growth needs, add-on acquisitions, management/leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations. Capitatala will invest across the US, but generally targets opportunities located in the Southeast. Industry preferences include building products, business services, consumer/reteail, general industrial, healthcare, and technology. Prospective companies typically have revenues greater than $10 million and EBITDA of at least $3 million. Capitala was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 89
Sector (E-Commerce) 1 of 1
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 11
State (Ohio) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 8 of 88
Year (2005) 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-03-01 Spartan Foods of America

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Spartan Foods of America is a manufacturer of branded pizza crusts sold primarily through grocery and retail channels.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-06-01 Naples Lumber & Supply

Naples, Florida, United States

Naples Lumber and Supply Company provides professional-grade building supplies to residential luxury home builders. Serving Southwest Florida, core products and related services include custom design roof and floor trusses, made to order doors and windows, high-end millwork and moldings, engineered wood products and high quality lumber.

Buy -