Investment Summary

Crystal Capital Invests In Transportation Management Services

On September 25, 2012, Crystal Capital invested in transportation company Transportation Management Services

Investment Highlights
  • This is Crystal Capital’s 1st transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Crystal Capital’s 20th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Crystal Capital’s 2nd transaction in Maryland.

Investment Summary
Date 2012-09-25
Target Transportation Management Services
Sector Transportation
Investor(s) Crystal Capital
Deal Type Acquisition Financing

Target

Transportation Management Services

Sandy Spring, Maryland, United States
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Transportation Management Services (TMS), headquartered in Sandy Springs, MD, is a leading transportation management firm and provides transportation services through its two primary divisions: (i) Logistics Operations which provides transportation planning and operational support to state and federal government agencies as well as a wide range of private companies for corporate events, trade shows, sporting events and cruise lines (ii) Bus Operations which provides shuttle services and local sightseeing and is a Top 10 bus operator with over 250 vehicles.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Crystal Capital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Crystal Capital is an affiliate of Crystal Financial Corporation, Crystal Capital is a private investment firm that provides debt and equity capital to middle-market companies. Crystal Capital does not have an industry preference in evaluating opportunities, but looks to provide a minimum of $1 million in equity (co-investment) or $10 million in junior capital per transaction. Target companies typically generate sales of at least $150 million and EBITDA of $15 million. Crystal Capital was formed in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices in Los Angeles, California; Stamford, Connecticut; and Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 22 of 32
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Acquisition Financing) 1 of 1
State (Maryland) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 20 of 27
Year (2012) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-27 Avon Automotive Holdings

Cadillac, Michigan, United States

Avon Automotive is a global manufacturer of engineered rubber and polymer products with four primary product lines: fuel hose; coolant hose; air hose; and vibration management systems. The company serves the automotive, heavy truck, small engine and recreational vehicle industries in North America and Europe.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-10-03 Bakers Footwear Group

St. Louis, Montana, United States

Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. founded in 1924, is a mall-based specialty retailer of footwear and accessories targeting women between the ages of 16 and 35.

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