M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2011-05-25 |
| Target | California Pizza Kitchen |
| Sector | Restaurants |
| Buyer(s) |
Golden Gate Capital
Capital Southwest Capitala Group |
| Deal Type | Going Private |
| Deal Value | 470M USD |
| Advisor(s) | Moelis & Co. (Financial) Latham & Watkins (Legal) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| PE ASSETS | 19.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Golden Gate Capital is a large private equity firm focused on buyout and growth equity investments across a wide variety of industries. The Firm partners with management teams to make equity investments in situations where there is a demonstrable opportunity to significantly enhance a company's value. Sectors of interest include software and IT services, semiconductors, electronics, consumer products and retail, financial services, business services, and media. Prospective transaction types include public-to-privates, corporate extractions, bankruptcy auctions, and recapitalizations. Golden Gate Capital was formed in 2000 and is based in San Francisco, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 62 of 102 |
| Sector (Restaurants) | 3 of 5 |
| Type (Going Private) | 7 of 11 |
| State (California) | 15 of 22 |
| Country (United States) | 55 of 92 |
| Year (2011) | 5 of 7 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 13 of 23 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-04-29 |
California Check Cashing Stores
Oakland, California, United States California Check Cashing Stores, LLC is a leading retailer of alternative financial services including check cashing, short-term consumer loans ('payroll advance'), wire transfers and bill payment services. The Company focuses on serving unbanked and underbanked consumers, many of whom seek alternatives to traditional banking relationships in order to gain convenient and immediate access to cash. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-26 |
FreeScale Semiconductor
Austin, Texas, United States Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. FreeScale designs, researches and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Business Development Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Capital Southwest Corp. is a credit focused business development company focused on providing financing to profitable, mid-sized companies throughout the US. The Firm doesn't have any sector preferences and will consider a variety of investment structures. Capital Southwest Corp. was originally established in 1961 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 48 |
| Sector (Restaurants) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Going Private) | 1 of 2 |
| State (California) | 1 of 4 |
| Country (United States) | 6 of 47 |
| Year (2011) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-31 |
The RectorSeal
Houston, Texas, United States The RectorSeal Corporation is a manufacturer of chemical specialty sealants and other related products designed for professional tradesmen in the plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, industrial, oil field and automotive applications industries. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-26 |
Titan Liner
Midland, Texas, United States Titan Liner manufactures, installs and rents spill-containment systems primarily for oilfield applications. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Capitala Group is an asset manager that provides equity and mezzanine capital to mid-sized companies valued up to $250 million. Funds are generally used to support growth needs, add-on acquisitions, management/leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations. Capitatala will invest across the US, but generally targets opportunities located in the Southeast. Industry preferences include building products, business services, consumer/reteail, general industrial, healthcare, and technology. Prospective companies typically have revenues greater than $10 million and EBITDA of at least $3 million. Capitala was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 38 of 89 |
| Sector (Restaurants) | 1 of 3 |
| Type (Going Private) | 1 of 1 |
| State (California) | 6 of 9 |
| Country (United States) | 37 of 88 |
| Year (2011) | 4 of 11 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-04 |
Hallcon
Chicago, Illinois, United States Hallcon is a provider of mission-critical transportation services and infrastructure for a broad range of customers including railroads, universities, airports, hospitals and healthcare systems, public transit, technology, industrial companies, and other large employers seeking custom transportation solutions. Hallcon was founded in 1946 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-01 |
Living Earth
Dallas, Texas, United States Living Earth is a manufacturer and provider of mulch, compost, and other landscaping materials in the State of Texas. The Company operates thirteen locations, primarily in the metropolitan areas of Dallas and Houston, selling to commercial contractors and nurseries. Living Earth was founded in 1985 and is based in Dallas, Texas. |
Sell | - |
