Explore All 2129 Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) Business Services Deals - Search the Database Free
M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | December 2, 2003 |
| Target | Encore Discovery Solutions |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Buyer(s) |
Ascent Equity Capital
Primus Capital Frontenac Baird Capital |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
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| Founded | 2002 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ascent Equity Capital is a private equity firm that looks to partner with proven management when acquiring a companies. Ascent is particularly attracted to businesses with high-margins, low customer attrition, and recurring revenue where new leadership can improve operational performance. The Firm looks to invest up to $1 million per transaction. Sectors of interest include business-to-business services, consumer services/products, financial services, and media/publishing. Ascent Equity Capital (formerly Pinnacle Equity Capital) is based in Chicago and was formed in 2002 by Chad Mollman.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 5 |
| Sector: Business Services | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) | 1 of 2 |
| State: Texas | 1 of 2 |
| Country: United States | 1 of 5 |
| Year: 2003 | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-02-16 |
Central Security Group
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Central Security Group is a Full service provider of security alarm monitoring services for primarily residential customers. Central Security Group was founded in 1999 and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| PE ASSETS | 900M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Primus Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in established companies in the business services, healthcare and education industry sectors. Primus looks for established, high-growth companies with strong management and predictable/recurring revenues. The Firm will consider both control and minority positions and has a target investment size of $15 to $70 million. Prospective transaction types include growth equity financings, recapitalizations, and management-led buyouts. Primus Capital was formed in 1983 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 60 |
| Sector: Business Services | 2 of 5 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) | 7 of 13 |
| State: Texas | 2 of 3 |
| Country: United States | 9 of 59 |
| Year: 2003 | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-11-12 |
Marlin Capital Solutions
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States Marlin Capital Solutions is a nationwide provider of capital solutions to small businesses with a mission of helping small businesses fulfill their American dream. Our products and services are offered directly to small businesses and through financing programs, with independent equipment dealers and other intermediaries. Marlin Capital Solutions was founded in 1997 and is based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-01 |
Installed Building Products
Columbus, Ohio, United States Installed Building Products is a manufacture, sale, and installation of building products for the commercial building industry. IBP provides insulations, shower doors, mirrors, shelving, waterproofing, gutters, garage doors, and fireplaces. Installed Building Products was founded in 1977 and is based in Columbus, Ohio. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.1B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Frontenac is a Midwest US-based private equity firm that seek profitable, lower middle-market company investments with $5 to $25 million of EBITDA. Frontenac typically partners with management when pursuing acquisitions, including companies managed by owner-operators. Sectors of interest include financial services, healthcare services, education/HR services, manufacturing, publishing/media, and technology services. Frontenac was formed in 1971 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 30 of 81 |
| Sector: Business Services | 8 of 11 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) | 17 of 25 |
| State: Texas | 3 of 5 |
| Country: United States | 28 of 77 |
| Year: 2003 | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-15 |
Allegiance Telecom
Dallas/Fort Worth Area, Texas, United States Allegiance Telecom was launched as a competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) to take advantage of the market opportunities created by the passage of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. It focused on serving small- to mid-sized businesses in major U.S. cities. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-01 |
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States Rasmussen University is a post-secondary education company that provides career-oriented classroom and online educational programs through a network of fifteen campuses nationwide. Its programs, which range from certificate to graduate level, are focused on IT, business, and healthcare. Rasmussen University is based in Bloomington, Minnesota. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.1B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Baird Capital Partners (BCP) is the US private equity arm of Baird Private Equity. BCP makes investments in middle-market companies based in the US. BCP targets companies valued between $25 and $125 million and looks to invest between $15 and $35 million of equity per transaction. BCP focuses on three primary areas including business services (transaction processing, process outsourcing, professional services), healthcare (outsourcing services, medical products, contract manufacturing), and manufactured products (industrial/commercial, specialty consumer, distribution). BCP is affiliated with Baird Capital Partners Europe, Baird Capital Partners Asia, Baird Venture Partners, and Granville Baird Capital Partners. Baird Capital Partners is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 18 of 76 |
| Sector: Business Services | 2 of 13 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) | 15 of 29 |
| State: Texas | 1 of 4 |
| Country: United States | 18 of 63 |
| Year: 2003 | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-01 |
PharMEDium Healthcare
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States PharMEDium Healthcare Holdings, Inc. is a provider of intravenous (IV) admixture services supplied to the hospital market. The Company’s IV admixture service involves the mixing of drug compounds into intravenous solutions for infusion into patients. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-01 |
Erdman
Madison, Wisconsin, United States Erdman is a healthcare planning, development, and design-build firm, partnering with hospitals, integrated health systems, and physician groups to provide optimal healthcare facility solutions. Erdman was founded in 1951 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin. |
Buy | $85M |
