M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2018-02-01 |
| Target | HAT Collective |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Buyer(s) |
Cathay Capital Private Equity
Norwest Mezzanine Partners |
| Sellers(s) |
Corridor Capital
Avante Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Recapitalization |
| Advisor(s) | CIBC Cleary Gull (Financial) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| PE ASSETS | 5.0B EUR |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Cathay Capital Private Equity SAS is a French Chinese private equity firm focused on acquiring businesses in France, Hong Kong, and China. Cathay looks to help Western companies leverage opportunities in China and help Chinese companies leverage Western best practices and partnerships. The Firm looks to invest in businesses generating €5 to €150 million in revenues. Areas of interest include retail, consumer goods, electrical equipment, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, animal healthcare, translation, food, consumer services, and software. Cathay Capital Private Equity SAS was formed in 2007 and is based in Paris. The firm has additional offices in New York and Shanghai.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 57 of 99 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 7 of 9 |
| Type (Recapitalization) | 2 of 2 |
| State (Pennsylvania) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 4 of 10 |
| Year (2018) | 5 of 16 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-01 |
Soocas
Shenzhen, China Soocas is an Internet technology company dedicating to personal digital product for health care. Soocas conducted independent R&D and innovations to persistently devote to providing advanced, intelligent, high-performance and high-quality product and service for personal health care. Soocas is highly competitive in terms of technology, supply chain, and channel layout. Soocas was founded in 2015 and is based in Shenzhen, China. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-13 |
K NEX
Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States K'NEX is a company in the construction products sub-segment with several hundred patents related to collections for kids, ranging from toddles through young adults. K’Nex building sets of colorful rods, connectors, and bricks can be designed into trucks, robots, roller coasters, and more. The company also offers a line of products to encourage learning, including Mighty Makers and K’Nex Education Building Sets. K'NEX was founded in 1992 and is based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.6B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Norwest Mezzanine Partners (NMP) is an independent investment firm focused on providing junior capital to support transactions initiated by private equity sponsors. NMP looks to commit up to $50 million per investment. Prospective transaction situations can include buyouts, acquisitions, leveraged buildups or consolidations, recapitalizations, and going privates. NMP will consider opportunities in a wide range of industries, including distribution, manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer products. Norwest Mezzanine Partners is affiliated with private equity firm Norwest Equity Partners. NMP was formed in 2000 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 71 of 88 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 12 of 14 |
| Type (Recapitalization) | 12 of 12 |
| State (Pennsylvania) | 4 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 69 of 85 |
| Year (2018) | 2 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-16 |
Kernel Season s
Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States Kernel’s product portfolio includes more than a dozen popcorn flavors, ranging from simple butter and white cheddar to garlic parmesan and cheesy caramel corn, as well as popcorn oils and drizzles. The Company’s products are sold in more than 22,000 retailers, including mass merchants, grocery and specialty stores, throughout North America and internationally. The products also can be found in movie theaters in more than 30 countries worldwide, accounting for over 32,000 screens. Kernel Season's was formed in 1999 and is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-15 |
Royston
Jasper, Georgia, United States Royston is a designer, manufacturer and installer of custom check-out and merchandising fixtures and equipment. The company’s core customer base consists of convenience store, grocery and mass-merchandise chains across North America. Royston was founded in 1869 and is based in Jasper, Georgia. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Corridor Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies in the specialty manufacturing, business services, healthcare services, technology services, and financial services sectors. Target companies are typically profitable ($2 to $8 million of EBITDA) and exhibit strong industry positions, identifiable growth possibilities, and stable/diverse customers. Corridor Capital was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 9 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Recapitalization) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Pennsylvania) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 3 of 8 |
| Year (2018) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-30 |
Connecting Point Marketing Group
Rye, New Hampshire, United States Connecting Point Marketing Group is an organizes and hosts trade events for executives in the retail, restaurant, healthcare and hotel industries for innovation. Connecting Point Marketing is based in Rye, New Hampshire. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-19 |
SPM
La Grange, Illinois, United States SPM is a brand consultancy and integrated marketing communications firm that specializes in the healthcare industry. SPM was founded in 1983 and is based in La Grange, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Avante Mezzanine Partners is a provider of junior capital to lower middle-market companies generating at least $3 million in cash flow. The Firm looks to invest $5 to $20 million per transaction and generally works with private equity and independent sponsors in buyout transactions, as well as with entrepreneurs and owners to finance recapitalizations, refinancings, acquisitions and growth. Avante Mezzanine was formed in 2009 and has offices in Los Angeles and Boston.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9 of 17 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Recapitalization) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Pennsylvania) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 9 of 17 |
| Year (2018) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-05 |
DSG
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States DSG partners with organizations to create customized sales enablement solutions that turn growth strategies into sales results. Sales and marketing executives retain DSG to develop client-specific sales tools and content, build sales playbooks, produce education videos, and more. DSG was formed in 1992 and is based in Little Rock, Arkansas. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-05 |
Quest Products
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States Quest Products is a multifaceted consumer packaged goods company that manufactures and manages wholly owned brands, distributes national brands, sells to retail and online stores, provides drop-ship services, and manages retail websites. Quest Products was founded in 2001 and is based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. |
Buy | - |
