M&A Deal Summary

Kentucky Trailer Acquires CEI Equipment Company

On December 20, 2018, Kentucky Trailer acquired manufacturer CEI Equipment Company

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kentucky Trailer’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Kentucky Trailer’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kentucky Trailer’s 1st transaction in Iowa.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-12-20
Target CEI Equipment Company
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Kentucky Trailer
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Lincoln International (Financial)
Belin McCormick (Legal)

Target

CEI Equipment Company

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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CEI Equipment Company LLC is a manufacturer of aluminum feed trailer and feed body transportation equipment. Today, CEI produces a broad range of aluminum feed transportation equipment that is used throughout the world. CEI is a full-service facility capable of repairs, reconditioning, and rebuilding feed transportation equipment of all makes and models.

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Buyer

Kentucky Trailer

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1879
Sector Automotive
DESCRIPTION

Kentucky Trailer is a manufacturer of custom trailers and truck bodies for the moving and storage industry and other markets. Kentucky Trailer designs build and manufacture custom trailers for the moving and storage, snack food, package delivery, and logistics industries as well as other niche markets. Kentucky Trailer was founded in 1879 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Iowa) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2018) 1 of 1
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Oud-Beijerland, Netherlands

Smit Mobile Equipment BV is a global provider of advanced mobile medical trailers and relocatable solutions and services to the medical sector.

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