M&A Deal Summary

Calera Capital Acquires Arnott Industries

On June 1, 2017, private equity firm Calera Capital acquired automotive company Arnott Industries

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Calera Capital’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Calera Capital’s 27th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Calera Capital’s 1st transaction in Florida.
Investment Fate
  • Arnott Industries was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2024.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-06-01
Target Arnott Industries
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Calera Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Arnott Industries

Merritt Island, Florida, United States
Arnott Industries is a global manufacturer of replacement air suspension parts and accessories for the automotive aftermarket. Arnott manufacturers a comprehensive offering of replacement air struts, air springs, compressors, and conversion kits with a superior reputation for quality and reliability. Arnott’s products are primarily sold through the leading aftermarket warehouse distributors and retailers serving the professional repair channel. Arnott Industries was founded in 1989 and is based in Merritt Island, Florida.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Calera Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
PE ASSETS 3.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Calera Capital Partners LP is a private equity firm that targets investments in mid-sized North American businesses valued up to $750 million. Calera Capital looks to invest at least $35 million of equity capital per transaction. Target industries include manufacturing, software, healthcare, consumer products and services. Prospective transaction situations include leveraged recapitalizations of privately held companies, restructurings, growth financings/acquisitions, corporate spin-offs, and take-private situations. Calera seeks businesses with leading market positions, attractive margins, and strong organic growth. Calera Capital was formerly known as Fremont Partners, a unit of the Fremont Group. Calera Capital was formed in 1991 and has offices in San Francisco, California and Boston, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 30 of 35
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 20 of 23
State (Florida) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 27 of 32
Year (2017) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-03-01 United Dental Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

United Dental Partners is a provider of non-clinical services to dental practices. The company provides dental facilities, support staff, and administrative services to dental organizations, freeing them up to focus on providing the highest quality clinical care for their patients. All Family Dental and Braces, First Smiles Dental and Smiles for Families are the firm's major clients. These practices provide patients with affordable access to multiple dental specialties, including orthodontia, pediatrics, and oral surgery. United Dental Partners was founded in 2017 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-02 Competitor Group

San Diego, California, United States

Competitor Group is a media and event entertainment company serving the Endurance sports industry including running, cycling and triathlons. Competitor Group, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in San Diego, California.

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