M&A Deal Summary

Compass Diversified Acquires Altor Solutions

On January 18, 2018, private equity firm Compass Diversified acquired manufacturer Altor Solutions for 248M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Compass Diversified’s 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Compass Diversified’s 6th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Compass Diversified’s 20th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Compass Diversified’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-01-18
Target Altor Solutions
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Compass Diversified
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 248M USD

Target

Altor Solutions

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Altor Solutions is a designer and manufacturer of custom molded protective foam solutions and OEM components made from expanded polymers such as expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP). Altor Solutions was founded in 1957 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Buyer

Compass Diversified

Westport, Connecticut, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 3.3B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Compass Diversified is a holding company focused on acquiring controlling interests in profitable small to middle-market businesses in attractive niche industries. Compass generally looks for US-based companies with proven management in place, low technological and/or product obsolescence risk, diverse customers, and EBITDA of at least $20 million. Compass Diversified was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 25
Sector (Manufacturing) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 10 of 11
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 20 of 24
Year (2018) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 17
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Bloomfield, New York, United States

Crosman Corp. is a manufacturer of airguns and accessories. Crosman offers a complete line of airguns, paintball guns, slingshots, targets, and other accessories under the brand names of Crosman, Benjamin, Sheridan, and Copperhead. Crosman was established in 1923 and is based in Bloomfield, New York.

Buy $152M
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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