Blue Wave - Ownership and Business Overview

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Blue Wave Ownership

Who owns Blue Wave?

Blue Wave is owned by River Capital. It was acquired on October 1, 2012.

Is Blue Wave PE-backed?

Yes. Blue Wave is owned by private equity investor River Capital.

Blue Wave Business Overview

Where is Blue Wave headquartered?

Blue Wave is headquartered in Saint Charles, Illinois.

What sector is Blue Wave in?

Blue Wave is a distribution company.

When was Blue Wave founded?

Blue Wave was founded in 1989.

Distribution M&A Summary in 2012

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, distribution ranked 7 in number of deals in 2012. The largest distribution acquisition in 2012 was Ahlsell AB - which was acquired by CVC Capital Partners for $2.0B.

Join Mergr to view all 259 acquisitions of distribution companies in 2012, including 44 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 215 by strategics.

Blue Wave

Blue Wave Products, Inc.

1745 Wallace Avenue, Suite B,
Saint Charles, Illinois 60174
United States,
(800) 759-0977
www.bluewaveproducts.com

Blue Wave is a distributor of above-ground swimming pools, pool accessories, and other products to internet dealers and the internet channels of large national retailers. Blue Wave was founded in 1989 and is based in Saint Charles, Illinois.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Distribution

Established

1989

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