M&A Deal Summary

Brentwood Associates Acquires Paper Source

On June 6, 2007, private equity firm Brentwood Associates acquired retailer Paper Source

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Brentwood Associates’ 2nd transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Brentwood Associates’ 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Brentwood Associates’ 2nd transaction in Illinois.
Investment Fate
  • Paper Source was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2013.
  • Paper Source went bankrupt in 2021.
  • Paper Source was sold to a strategic buyer in 2021.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-06-06
Target Paper Source
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Brentwood Associates
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Paper Source

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Paper Source is lifestyle brand retailer that offers a curated selection of fine papers, gifts, crafts, party supplies, wrap, greeting cards and an exclusive collection of envelopes and cards. Paper Source was founded in 1983 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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Buyer

Brentwood Associates

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1972
PE ASSETS 2.4B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Brentwood Associates is a private equity firm focused on long-term investments in middle-market growth companies. Brentwood typically targets investments in consumer-related businesses. Specific areas of interest include action sports/outdoor lifestyle products, business services, consumer products/services, direct marketing, distribution, education, health/wellness, marketing services, specialty media, specialty retail, and sporting goods. Brentwood's preferred equity investment size is $50 to $200 million. Brentwood Associates was formed in 1972 and is based in Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 48
Sector: Retail M&A 2 of 9
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 8 of 15
State: Illinois M&A 2 of 3
Country: United States M&A 12 of 45
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-11-15 Ariat

San Leandro, California, United States

Ariat is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality equestrian footwear, apparel, and accessories. Ariat was founded in 1992 and is based in San Leandro, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-11-04 Pacific Island Restaurants

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Pacific Island Restaurants is the sole franchisee of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, A&W and Long John Silver’s restaurants in Hawaii and Guam, and the sole franchisee of Pizza Hut in Saipan. Pacific Island Restaurants was founded in 1971 and is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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