M&A Deal Summary

Kemflo International Acquires Yakima

On December 29, 2009, Kemflo International acquired automotive company Yakima from Arcapita

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kemflo International’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Kemflo International’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kemflo International’s 1st transaction in Oregon.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-12-29
Target Yakima
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Kemflo International
Sellers(s) Arcapita
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Yakima

Beaverton, Oregon, United States
website
Yakima Products, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of cargo and gear racks for cars and light trucks. The Company was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kemflo International

Pingtung, Taiwan

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Category Company
Sector Consumer Services
DESCRIPTION

Kemflo International Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of consumer durable goods as well as water filtration technology and metal and electronics products.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Oregon) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2009) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Arcapita

Manama, Bahrain

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

website

Category Asset Manager
Founded 1997
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Arcapita is a private investment firm with separate investment disciplines spanning venture capital, corporate investment, real estate, and asset-based investments. Arcapita's Corporate Investment practice looks to acquire controlling interests in established companies valued between $50 million and $500 million. Sectors of interest include consumer products/services, healthcare, energy, technology, and manufacturing. Arcapita's infrastructure team looks to invest $50 to $300 million in energy, water, and transportation assets. The Firm will consider opportunities around the globe; including the United States, Latin America, Russia, China, Europe, Middle-East, and India. Arcapita was formed 1997 and has offices in Manama, Bahrain; Atlanta, Georgia; London; and Singapore.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 33
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 16
State (Oregon) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 9 of 23
Year (2009) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-07-02 J.Jill

Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

J.Jill is a multi-channel retailer of woman’s apparel. Emphasizing a sophisticated casual lifestyle, J. Jill offers its merchandise through 205 stores across the United States, a website, and catalogs. was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Buy $75M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-06-01 American Pad & Paper

Richardson, Texas, United States

American Pad & Paper LLC providers of paper-based office products in the United States.

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