M&A Deal Summary

Charlesbank Capital Partners Acquires QC Supply

On January 19, 2017, private equity firm Charlesbank Capital Partners acquired distribution company QC Supply from Clearview Capital and PNC Erieview Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Charlesbank Capital Partners’ 4th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Charlesbank Capital Partners’ 48th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Charlesbank Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Nebraska.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-01-19
Target QC Supply
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Charlesbank Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Clearview Capital
PNC Erieview Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

QC Supply

Schuyler, Nebraska, United States
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QC Supply is a specialty distributor and solutions provider to swine and poultry markets, as well as to other production and companion animal businesses and professionals. The company offers a broad selection of brand name and proprietary products and “one stop shopping” across three business segments: consumables (items such as rubber gloves and specialty lightbulbs), equipment (systems, such as feeding and climate control, and corresponding replacement parts) and turnkey solutions (design and management of new and retrofit barn construction and the purchase and installation of related equipment). QC Supply was founded in 1982 and is based in Schuyler, Nebraska.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Charlesbank Capital Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 6.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Charlesbank Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in companies at various stages of development, including private and public companies, distressed situations, as well as later stage high growth businesses. Charlesbank typically invests $50 to $150 million per deal, in companies valued between $150 million and $3 billion. Industries of interest include consumer products, distribution, energy, financial services, food, education, health-care products and services, manufacturing, media and communications, and retail. Charlesbank Capital Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts with an additional office in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 55 of 86
Sector (Distribution) 4 of 6
Type (Secondary Buyout) 15 of 29
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 48 of 76
Year (2017) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-18 Polyconcept

Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands

Polyconcept supplies a wide range of promotional, lifestyle and gift products to more than 10,000 advertising distributors across Europe, as well as to various retail channels. End-users range from large corporations to small enterprises and consumers. Polyconcept was founded in 1973 and is based in Roelofarendsveen, Netherlands.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-23 Ivanti

South Jordan, Utah, United States

Ivanti is a provider of IT systems management, security management, and service management services. By integrating and automating critical IT tasks, Ivanti helps IT organizations successfully automate and secure the digital workplace. Ivanti is based in South Jordan, Utah.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER
DESCRIPTION

Clearview Capital LLC is a private equity firm that targets investments in North American companies with operating profits between $4 and $20 million. Sectors of interest include general manufacturing, plastics, food processing, furniture, education, healthcare, outsourcing, distribution, oil field services, consumer products, and industrial. The Firm prefers majority investment situations in transaction types that include corporate divestitures, management buyouts, and ownership transfers of closely-held companies. Clearview Capital was formed in 1999 and has offices in Connecticut, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 22
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 10 of 16
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 15 of 22
Year (2017) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-12 Orchard & Vineyard Supply

McMinnville, Oregon, United States

Orchard & Vineyard Supply is an agricultural solutions provider offering trellis equipment and supplies, irrigation, chemicals, and fertilizers to orchard and vineyard growers nationwide. With retail locations throughout Washington, Oregon, California, and New York, and convenient online shopping products are sold. Orchard & Vineyard Supply was founded in 1988 and is based in McMinnville, Oregon.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-31 Vertikal Brands

Columbia, Missouri, United States

Vertikal Brands is an innovative platform that specializes in strategic growth strategies with business investments in the “Outdoor Lifestyle” category. Vertikal Brands partners with business owners and management teams to develop and grow the best brands in the space! This strategy combined with a dedicated equity partner allows us the flexibility that customizable transactions deserve. Vertikal Brands is based in Columbia, Missouri.

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DESCRIPTION

PNC Erieview Capital is a provider equity and junior capital to middle-market companies throughout the US and Canada. The Firm looks to support private equity sponsor-led buyouts and recapitalizations, non-sponsored buyouts, family office buyouts, and growth equity needs. PNC Erieview typically works with profitable companies (EBITDA greater than $5 million) valued from $20 to $250 million. Areas of interest include distribution, consumer products, healthcare, manufacturing, and services. The Firm was originally known as National City Equity Partners and was established in 1979. PNC Erieview Capital is based in Cleveland, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 14
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 7
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 14
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-07 QualSpec Group

Deer Park, Texas, United States

QualSpec Group is a provider of mechanical integrity inspection and non-destructive testing services for industrial facilities including refineries, petrochemical and other industrial facilities.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-04 EnableComp

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

EnableComp is a provider of workers' compensation, Veteran Affairs, and other complex claims processing solutions, facilitated by its proprietary software, Enforcer360. EnableComp was founded in 2000 and is based in Franklin, Tennessee.

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