M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 1998-05-28 |
| Target | Piper Aircraft |
| Sector | Aerospace |
| Buyer(s) | American Capital |
| Sellers(s) | Dimeling Schreiber & Park |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 22.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
American Capital was a publicly traded buyout and mezzanine investment firm. American Capital invested in buyouts, growth capital financings, acquistion financings, and recapitalizations. The Firm looked to finance businesses with at least $4 million in EBITDA and valued between $20 and $500 million. American Capital ws a generalist firm with broad interest in traditional industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and services. American Capital's European investment affiliate is European Capital. European Capital looked to invest $10 to $600 million of equity, mezzanine, and/or senior debt in similar opportunities across Europe. American Capital was formed in 1997 and in January 2017, merged with Ares Capital Management.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 265 |
| Sector (Aerospace) | 1 of 5 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 7 of 125 |
| State (Florida) | 1 of 12 |
| Country (United States) | 10 of 253 |
| Year (1998) | 5 of 11 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-09 |
The L.A. Studios
Hollywood, California, United States The L.A. Studios, Inc. the largest privately audio post-production operation in the Western United States. he L.A. Studios Inc. specializes in Hi-Def 5.1 surround sound mixing, ADR, Sound Design and editing, ISDN and voice over recording and mixing for animated feature films, TV series, commercials and entertainment advertising. ?We embody the personalized feel of pampered environments found in creative boutiques, yet also share the economic benefits available by pooling resources, equipment and talent found among our several locations. ?The L.A. Studios Inc. currently features 16 studios in three locations featuring the most experienced, award-winning engineering staff in Los Angeles and remains the largest employee-owned audio post house in the United States. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-14 |
TransFirst
Hauppauge, New York, United States TransFirst LLC is a provider of secure transaction processing services and payment enabling technologies. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Dimeling, Schreiber & Park (DS&P) is a private investment firm that invests in a broad range of middle market companies. The Firm specializes in leveraged acquisitions, recapitalizations and Chapter 11 reorganizations. In addition to investing in private companies, DS&P will also consider opportunities in real estate. Dimeling, Schreiber & Park was formed in 1982 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 6 |
| Sector (Aerospace) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Florida) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 6 |
| Year (1998) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-03-01 |
Piper Aircraft
Vero Beach, Florida, United States Piper Aircraft, Inc. a leading manufacturer of piston engine-powered light aircraft for the general aviation and flight training markets,based in Vero Beach,Florida. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-06 |
Martin Color-Fi
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States Producers of Polyester and other synthetic fibers from recycled materials for a wide range of markets around the world, including automotive and industrial, based in Edgefield, South Carolina. |
Buy | - |
