M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2017-09-05 |
| Target | United Road Services |
| Sector | Transportation |
| Buyer(s) | The Carlyle Group |
| Sellers(s) |
Charlesbank Capital Partners
Post Capital Partners TRP Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | RBC Capital Markets (Financial) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 376.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that pursues private equity, credit, and real estate investments worldwide. Carlyle's private equity practice practice pursues buyouts, strategic minority equity investments, equity private placements, consolidations and buildups, and growth capital financings. With offices in 19 countries, Carlyle can easily target opportunities throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East/North Africa and Latin America. Broad sectors of interest include aerospace, defense, automotive and transportation, consumer, retail, energy and power, financial services, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, technology services, business services, telecommunications and media. The Carlyle Group was formed in 1987 and is based in Washington DC.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 595 of 695 |
| Sector (Transportation) | 15 of 16 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 87 of 125 |
| State (Michigan) | 6 of 6 |
| Country (United States) | 290 of 336 |
| Year (2017) | 18 of 27 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-01 |
Thomas Scientific
Swedesboro, New Jersey, United States Thomas Scientific is a distributor of laboratory products and equipment used by the scientific and research community. Products include laboratory equipment, consumables, chemicals, and safety products. Thomas Scientific was founded in 1900 and is based in Swedesboro, New Jersey. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-06 |
Prima Solutions
Paris, France Prima Solutions is a software vendor that designs, develops and markets software exclusively for insurance providers. Prima Solutions offers modular digital applications to help insurance companies optimize customer relations and insurance policy management. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 6.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Charlesbank Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in companies at various stages of development, including private and public companies, distressed situations, as well as later stage high growth businesses. Charlesbank typically invests $50 to $150 million per deal, in companies valued between $150 million and $3 billion. Industries of interest include consumer products, distribution, energy, financial services, food, education, health-care products and services, manufacturing, media and communications, and retail. Charlesbank Capital Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts with an additional office in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 38 of 49 |
| Sector (Transportation) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 11 of 15 |
| State (Michigan) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 34 of 45 |
| Year (2017) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-01 |
Tecomet
Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States Tecomet is a contract manufacturer of precision-engineered medical devices and components for the orthopedic, cardiovascular, medical imaging and aerospace markets. The company manufactures orthopedic implants as well as trauma and cranio-maxillofacial products for medical device customers (accounting for 70% of revenue). Tecomet also makes aerospace and industrial products, including components for satellites and infrared applications. Tecomet was founded in 1964 and is based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-01 |
Galls
Lexington, Kentucky, United States Galls is a distributor of uniforms and equipment to the public safety market. Galls represents the largest distributor of uniform and equipment to public safety personnel, including police, fire, EMS, private security, corrections, federal/military, and postal. Galls services customers through a national catalogue, convenient eCommerce site, more than 50 dedicated sales reps, 80 locations, and its proprietary "eQuip" online solution serving state and local agencies. Each year, more than one million men and women in the public safety, postal and public transportation industries depend on Galls for their essential equipment and apparel. Galls was founded in 1967 and is based in Lexington, Kentucky. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Post Capital Partners is a private investment firm that targets smaller middle-market businesses in traditional, basic industries. Prospective companies generally have revenues of $10 to $150 million and $2 to $20 million of EBITDA. Preferred company criteria include businesses with recurring or repeat revenue models, strong brand recognition, and minimal capital requirements. Sectors of interest include business services, financial / insurance services, consumer products and services, healthcare services, media, publishing, niche manufacturing, industrial, transportation and logistics. Post only considers companies headquartered in North America. Post Capital Partners is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 8 |
| Sector (Transportation) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 4 |
| State (Michigan) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 6 of 7 |
| Year (2017) | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-17 |
BHS Specialty Chemicals
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States BHS Specialty Chemicals LLC (formerly BHS Marketing LLC) is a manufacturer, blender and distributor of specialty chemicals with facilities in Salt Lake City, UT, Nampa, ID and Fort Lupton, CO. BHS primarily serves the food processing and water treatment industries. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-25 |
iShared.com
Tampa, Florida, United States iShared.com is a third-party logistics & asset-light transportation services provider. The Company’s comprehensive brokerage servicing offering spans nationwide, across multiple modes of transportation, including Load-to-Ride (“LTR”), Less-than-Truckload (“LTL”), truckload, and rail/intermodal brokerage. iShared.com was founded in 1980 and is based in Tampa, Florida. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 500M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
TRP Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on opportunities within the transportation industry. Specific areas of interest include auto dealerships, education/training, outsourced services, niche manufacturing, environmental, and distribution/logistics. The Firm prefers to control situations and targets companies valued from $25 to $250 million. TRP Capital Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in Birmingham, Michigan.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 12 |
| Sector (Transportation) | 2 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 2 |
| State (Michigan) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 8 of 11 |
| Year (2017) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-01 |
QLS
Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States QLS provides quality control, parts inspection & repair, and on-site representation for suppliers to manufacturing plants throughout North America. QLS was founded in 2004 and is based in Hendersonville, Tennessee. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-09-19 |
CarLotz
Richmond, Virginia, United States CarLotz is a used vehicle consignment and retail remarketing business that enables consumers and corporations to make the most money possible when selling their vehicles. For a flat-fee, CarLotz will prepare the vehicle for sale, market it nationwide, manage buyer questions and conduct test drives from its retail stores, negotiate a deal on the seller’s behalf, and ultimately cut them a check when the vehicle sells. CarLotz was founded in 2011 and is based in Richmond, Virginia. |
Buy | - |
