M&A Deal Summary

Aurora Capital Partners and Ares Private Equity Group Acquire Douglas Dynamics

On April 1, 2004, private equity firms Aurora Capital Partners and Ares Private Equity Group acquired automotive company Douglas Dynamics for 260M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Aurora Capital Partners’ 1st and Ares Private Equity Group’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Aurora Capital Partners’ 3rd and Ares Private Equity Group’s 12th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Aurora Capital Partners’ 5th and Ares Private Equity Group’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Aurora Capital Partners’ 1st and Ares Private Equity Group’s 1st transaction in Wisconsin.
Investment Fate
  • Douglas Dynamics went public in 2010.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2004-04-01
Target Douglas Dynamics
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Aurora Capital Partners
Ares Private Equity Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 260M USD

Target

Douglas Dynamics

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Douglas Dynamics is a manufacturer of vehicle attachments and equipment. Douglas Dynamics was incorporated in 1948 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Aurora Capital Partners

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
PE ASSETS 4.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Aurora Capital Partners is a private investment firm that manages private equity funds as well as investment vehicles focused on debt/equity securities. Targeted businesses are generally industry leaders that operate in defensible markets with sustainable margins. Sectors of interest include aerospace, industrial products, and services, packaging, plastics, distribution, manufacturing, media, retail, and chemicals. Aurora will only consider majority/control positions. Aurora's investment horizon is typically three to seven years. Aurora Capital Partners was formed in 1991 and is based in Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 40
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 5 of 11
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 5 of 39
Year (2004) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1999-11-09 Autocam

Kentwood, Michigan, United States

Autocam Corp. is a designer and manufacturer of high volume, precision machined, close tolerance speciality metal alloy components primarily used in fuel, power steering,and braking systems for the transportation industry and surgical devices of the metal industry.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-05-03 Autocam

Kentwood, Michigan, United States

Autocam Corp. is a designer and manufacturer of high volume, precision machined, close tolerance speciality metal alloy components primarily used in fuel, power steering,and braking systems for the transportation industry and surgical devices of the metal industry.

Sell $390M
Buyer

Ares Private Equity Group

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 20.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ares Private Equity Group is the private equity arm of Ares Management, a global alternative asset manager. The Ares Private Equity Group specializes in opportunistic majority/shared control investments in under-capitalized middle-market companies. Ares looks for companies with strong franchises and attractive growth opportunities. The Group prefers to be the lead investor and will invest across the capital structure, including common equity, preferred equity, convertible equity/debt and senior debt. Areas of interest include business services, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, industrial, energy and consumer products and services. Ares Private Equity Group was formed in 2003 and is based in Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 98
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 4 of 16
State (Wisconsin) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 5 of 82
Year (2004) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 12 of 20
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-12-09 Advantage Solutions

Clayton, Missouri, United States

Advantage Solutions is a business solutions provider committed to driving growth for consumer goods manufacturers and retailers through winning insights and execution. Advantage’s data and technology-enabled omnichannel solutions including sales, retail merchandising, business intelligence, digital commerce, and a full suite of marketing services are designed to help brands and retailers across a broad range of channels drive consumer demand, increase sales and achieve operating efficiencies. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Advantage has offices throughout the United States and Canada and a presence in select markets throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe. Advantage Solutions was founded in 1987 and is based in Clayton, Missouri.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-11-18 Marietta

Cortland, New York, United States

Marietta Corp. is a provider of North America's Original Hotel Amenities Supplier, offering turnkey manufacturing, development, and design of Hotel Guest Amenity Products.

Buy -