M&A Deal Summary

HCI Equity Partners Acquires MSI Express

On May 1, 2019, private equity firm HCI Equity Partners acquired packaging company MSI Express

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is HCI Equity Partners’ 4th transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is HCI Equity Partners’ 36th transaction in the United States.
  • This is HCI Equity Partners’ 3rd transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-05-01
Target MSI Express
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) HCI Equity Partners
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

MSI Express

Portage, Indiana, United States
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MSI Express is a provider of contract packaging services, such as pouching/bagging, stand-up pouching, filling, lidding, bundle wrapping, flow wrapping, blister carding, shrink wrapping, inspections, mixing, kitting, display building, and canister sealing, among others. It also provides a range of contract manufacturing services, including dry and liquid blending of ingredients, heat pasteurization, and batching, among others. MSI Express is based in Portage, Indiana.

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Buyer

HCI Equity Partners

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

HCI Equity Partners is a private equity group that targets lower middle-market industrial product and service companies throughout North America. HCI is a 'hands on' investor, looking to assist portfolio companies with growth strategies and improving profitability. The Firm seeks opportunities with $20 to $200 million in revenues and strong management in place. Specific areas of interest include aerospace/defense, automotive and commercial vehicle suppliers, industrial distribution, infrastructure, power generation, test/measurement equipment, and transportation. HCI Equity Partners (fka Thayer | Hidden Creek Partners) is based in Washington DC.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 38 of 45
Sector (Packaging) 4 of 4
Type (Recapitalization) 5 of 6
State (Indiana) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 36 of 43
Year (2019) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-01 Express Packaging

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Express Packaging, Inc. is a provider of outsourced contract packaging and contract manufacturing services to global consumer brands. Express Packaging was founded in 1985 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-08-28 HVH Transportation

Denver, Colorado, United States

HVH Transportation, Inc. is an asset-light transportation provider. HVH primarily provides dry van truckload services throughout the Midwest, Southwest, and Western states. HVH Transportation was founded in 1956 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

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