M&A Deal Summary

Global Growth Holdings Acquires Claris Vision

On December 1, 2017, Global Growth Holdings acquired healthcare services company Claris Vision from Candescent Partners, First New England Capital, Bay Capital Investment Partners, Bush O Donnell Capital Partners, Pine Street Capital Partners and Plexus Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Global Growth Holdings’ 1st transaction in the Healthcare Services sector.
  • This is Global Growth Holdings’ 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Global Growth Holdings’ 1st transaction in Rhode Island.

Target

Claris Vision

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States
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Koch Eye Associates, Inc. is a provider of eye care and surgical practices, with twenty doctors treating patients at eight office locations, three laser vision centers, and a surgery center. Koch Eye Associates was founded in 1981 and is based in Warwick, Rhode Island.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Global Growth Holdings

New York, New York, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1991
Sector Media
DESCRIPTION

Global Growth Holdings is a diversified information and services group that provides a broad range of products and services including certification, training, market research, advertising, information services, and cash flow management. Global Growth Holdings was founded in 1991 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 8
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 8
State (Rhode Island) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 4
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-24 CBV Collection Services

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

CBV Collection Services Ltd. is a North American accounts receivable management company. The company has long-standing relationships with numerous prominent blue-chip customers including the leading North American chartered banks, the major telecommunication companies and several government institutions.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-19 finanzen.de AG

Berlin, Germany

finanzen.de AG is a online marketplace for end customer leads in the German finance and insurance sector. The Company connects lead generators such as online price comparison sites with lead buyers such as independent financial advisers and insurance companies.

Buy -

Seller(S) 6

SELLER

Candescent Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Candescent Partners is an investor in buyouts and recapitalizations of lower middle-market companies. The Firm looks to invest $10 to $30 million in the form of preferred equity, mezzanine, or both to support growth, buyouts, shareholder liquidity needs, acquisitions, or to reduce debt. Target sectors include healthcare technology and services, consumer products/services, business services, and software. Candescent Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Healthcare Services) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Rhode Island) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 4
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-19 Southeastern Spine Institute

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

Southeastern Spine Institute is a medical practice in South Carolina exclusively specializing in spine care. The Company has state-of-the-art spine MRIs, digital X-ray and most forms of diagnostic equipment. The medical facility has multiple non-surgical treatment rooms and block suites, as well as an in-house pharmacy and physical therapy center dedicated exclusively to treat spinal related problems. Southeastern Spine Institute is based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-01 ENT Partners

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

ENT Partners offers doctors to provide comprehensive ENT patient care and growing practices by decreasing administrative burdens and distracting operational tasks. ENT Partners is based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Buy -
SELLER

First New England Capital

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 50M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

First New England Capital is a private investment firm that provides equity and mezzanine capital to later-stage, small and middle-market companies operating in the Northeast US. First New England typically invests $2 to $5 million in companies generating $10 to $150 million in annual revenue. First New England can act as the lead investor or participate alongside others. The Firm will consider opportunities across many different sectors. First New England Capital was formed in 1988 and is based in Hartford, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 7
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Rhode Island) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 7
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-02 Grindmaster-Cecilware

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Grindmaster-Cecilware Corp. is a manufacturer of hot, cold and frozen beverage dispensing equipment including coffee machines.

Sell $108M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-08-01 Stonewall Kitchen

York, Maine, United States

Stonewall Kitchen is a specialty food and home goods producer selling jams and jellies at local farmers' markets with a flavorful line of distinctive and high-quality products. Stonewall expanded the brand to include sauces, condiments, crackers, and baking mixes, always focusing on innovative product development, beautiful packaging, and exceptional guest service. Stonewall Kitchen was founded in 1991 and is based in York, Maine.

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DESCRIPTION

Bay Capital Investment Partners is a private investment group that provides senior debt, subordinated debt, mezzanine capital and equity capital to facilitate acquisitions, management buyouts and recapitalizations and to provide growth capital. The Firm is sector agnostic however generally prefers companies in the Eastern US. Bay Capital Investment Partners was established in 2007 and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 5
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (Rhode Island) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 5
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-18 Thermacore

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Thermacore, Inc. is specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of high performance thermal management systems and components for the computer, military, aerospace, energy conversion, medical, and telecommunications markets.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-23 Form

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Form is a SaaS mobile data collection platform for complex, business-critical use cases across a broad spectrum of sectors including banking / financial services, oil and gas, energy, food and beverage, hospitality and services. Its solutions have helped mid to large organizations improve how they collect, manage and leverage data, and integrate it into current systems, transforming the way they do business. Form was founded in 2002 and is based in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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SELLER

Bush O Donnell Capital Partners

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
PE ASSETS 250M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Bush O'Donnell Capital Partners (BOCP) is the private equity investment arm of Bush O'Donnell & Co., a firm that also provides investment advisory services. BOCP makes equity and mezzanine investments of $2 to $10 million in lower middle-market businesses with $5 to $100 million in sales. Funds are generally used to support growth initiatives, management buyouts, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations. Prospective companies typically have experienced management, stable cash-flows, and operate in a defensible market niche. The Firm will not invest in start-ups or turnarounds. BOCP is based in St. Louis, Missouri.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 25
Sector (Healthcare Services) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 15 of 15
State (Rhode Island) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 23 of 25
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-17 RapcoHorizon

Jackson, Missouri, United States

RapcoHorizon is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of interconnect assemblies, audio, data and interface products, and specialty industrial wire. RapcoHorizon was founded in 1982 and is based in Jackson, Missouri.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-22 Renovation Brands

Florence, Alabama, United States

Renovation Brands is a distributor and retailer of electric fireplaces, electric heating appliances, customized fireplace mantels, and outdoor heating products. Renovation Brands was founded in 2002 and is based in Florence, Alabama.

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SELLER

Pine Street Capital Partners

Albany, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2004
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Pine Street Capital Partners (PSCP) provides mezzanine capital to small and medium-sized private and public companies. PSCP will consider investments from $3 to $10 million in companies generating at least $10 million of sales. Target sectors include manufacturing, business services, consumer products, healthcare and media. PSCP prefers investments in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US, but will consider opportunities nationwide. Investment funds are typically used to support strategic acquisitions, growth, management and employee buyouts, and leveraged recapitalization. PSCP will not invest in the real estate, biotech and oil & gas industries. Pine Street Capital Partners was formed in 2004 and is based in Albany, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 14
Sector (Healthcare Services) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 5
State (Rhode Island) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 8 of 14
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-14 Atlas Devices

Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Atlas Devices is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of rapid access solutions for security, defense and rescue applications. Atlas Devices was founded in 2005 and is based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-02 Boutique Brands

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Boutique Brands is a platform for fast-fashion online women’s apparel retailers catering to distinct customer segments. Current brands include Discount Divas and Lime Lush. Boutique Brands is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

Buy -
SELLER

Plexus Capital

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

website


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 950M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Plexus Capital is a private equity firm that invests in buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth financings in the form of junior and/or equity capital. Plexus focuses on lower middle-market businesses located in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast areas of the US. The Firm looks for businesses companies in the business services, consumer services, manufacturing, value-added distribution, and healthcare sectors with up to $20 million of cash-flow. Plexus Capital was formed in 1995 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 40
Sector (Healthcare Services) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 14 of 23
State (Rhode Island) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 24 of 40
Year (2017) 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-25 Quality Oil Tools

Jennings, Louisiana, United States

Quality Oil Tools, Inc has developed an excellent reputation in the oilfield as a premier provider of high quality pressure control equipment, including gate valves, check valves, chokes and kill manifolds as well as replacement parts and repairs.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-12 Parker School Uniforms

Houston, Texas, United States

Parker School Uniforms LLC is a provider of premium school uniforms to private and charter schools across the Sunbelt region of the United States including Texas, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Parker School Uniforms was founded in 1931 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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