Private Equity Profile
In the last 3 years, AEA Investors has acquired 15 companies.
AEA Investors’ most common sectors for investment are distribution (18%) and consumer products (9%). The Firm’s most common investment types include secondary buyout (48%) and buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) (31%). In total, AEA Investors has invested in 29 US states and 7 different countries. Its largest (disclosed) acquisition occurred in 2010 when it acquired The Hillman Companies for $815M.
In the last 3 years, AEA Investors has exited 13 companies. The Firm’s most common exit type is secondary buyout (45%). AEA Investors’ largest (disclosed) exit occurred in 2011 when it sold Acosta Sales & Marketing for $2.0B.
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M&A Summary
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M&A Total Activity162
- M&A Buy Activity102
- M&A Sell Activity60
- Total Sectors Invested 34
- Total Countries Invested 7
- M&A Buy/Sell Connections 57
- M&A Advisors 8