M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2024-02-26 |
| Target | BloApCo |
| Sector | Machinery |
| Buyer(s) | Valesco Industries |
| Sellers(s) | Gen Cap America |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. (Financial) |
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Valesco Industries is a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented small and lower middle-market businesses across the US. Valesco seeks profitable companies with EBITDA of at least $4 million and revenue between $15 and $100 million in the manufacturing, distribution, and business services sectors. The Firm considers both minority and majority positions as well as provides subordinated debt to support owner successions, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financings. Valesco does not invest in start-ups, real estate, financial services, and turnarounds. Valesco Industries was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 13 of 15 |
| Sector (Machinery) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 3 |
| State (Wisconsin) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 13 of 15 |
| Year (2024) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-12 |
Drug Free Sport
Kansas City, Missouri, United States Drug Free Sport is a provider of drug testing and compliance services for professional and amateur athletic organizations providing customized drug-testing programs and other drug prevention initiatives to ensure fair and safe sport on the global scale or organizations including the NFL, NBA, NCAA, PGA and NASCAR. Drug Free Sport was founded in 1999 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-04 |
American Bedding
Athens, Tennessee, United States American Bedding is a niche manufacturer and distributor of mattresses, bed frames, and case goods to institutional end markets. The company's customers include several niche non-correlated end markets, including government & military, missions & rehab, camps, education, and agriculture. American Bedding was formed in 1997 and is based in Athens, Tennessee. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| PE ASSETS | 250M USD |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Gen Cap America, Inc. is a private investment firm focused on acquisitions and recapitalization of mid-sized businesses. Gen Cap looks to invest in privately held companies or non-core divestitures generating $10 to $200 million in annual revenues. Gen Cap prefers businesses operating in basic industries, such as manufacturing, distribution, and services. The Firm avoids investing in real estate or 'high-tech' businesses. Gen Cap America was formed in 1988 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 28 of 29 |
| Sector (Machinery) | 3 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 8 of 9 |
| State (Wisconsin) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 28 of 29 |
| Year (2024) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-15 |
United Grocery Outlet
Athens, Tennessee, United States United Grocery Outlet operates 37 retail locations across Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, and Alabama. It specializes in liquidating closeouts, factory seconds, irregulars, and overstocked products. United Grocery Outlet was founded in 1974 and is based in Athens, Tennessee. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-18 |
Griffin Gear
Roebuck, South Carolina, United States Griffin Gear specializes in the manufacture of replacement gearing and provides gearbox rebuilds for any conceivable industrial application. Griffin Gear was founded in 1967 and is based in Roebuck, South Carolina. |
Sell | - |
