Carson Private Capital Mergers and Acquisitions Summary

Private Equity Firm Profile

Carson Private Capital’s most common sectors for investment aremedia (25%) and retail (25%) . The Firm’s most common investment types include secondary buyout (50%) and buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) (38%). In total, Carson Private Capital has invested in 3 US states and 5 different countries. Its largest (disclosed) acquisition occurred in 2011 when it acquired Milk Specialties for $340M.

In the last 3 years, Carson Private Capital has exited 1 company. The Firm’s most common exit type is trade sale (50%). Carson Private Capital’s largest (disclosed) exit occurred in 2010 when it sold Canpages for $171M.

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M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity12
    • M&A Buy Activity8
    • M&A Sell Activity4
  • Total Sectors Invested 6
  • Total Countries Invested 5
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections 4

Carson Private Capital

500 Victory Plaza East, 3030 Olive Street,
Dallas, Texas 75219
United States
(214) 999-1000
www.carsoncapital.com
info@carsonfunds.com

Carson Private Capital is a private equity firm that provides a select group of ultra high net worth individuals and family offices' access to investment opportunities located in the United States and Europe. The firm concentrates on the sectors of consumer, food and energy. Carson Private Capital was founded in 1997 and is based in Dallas, Texas.


Investment Criteria

Sectors of Interest: Beverages, Consumer Products, Energy Services and Equipment, Food, Oil/Gas Exploration

Target Transaction Types: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Geographic Preferences: East US, Midwest US, South US, West US, Western Europe, Eastern Europe

Transaction Criteria Min Max
Target Revenue - -
Target EBITDA - -
Investment Size - -
Enterprise Value - -

M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '19 '20 '21 '22 '23 '24 T
Buy (0.0/yr) # 8 - - - - - 8
vol $861M $861M
Sell (0.2/yr) # 3 - 1 - - - 4
vol $171M $171M
  12

Most Recent M&A

Company Date Value Type
Grenade (UK) Ltd. 2021-03-22 - Trade Sale
Solihull, United Kingdom · www.grenade.com
Grenade (UK) Ltd. 2017-03-06 - Secondary Buyout
Solihull, United Kingdom · www.grenade.com
Milk Specialties Co. 2016-06-27 - Secondary Sale
Eden Prairie, Minnesota · www.milkspecialties.com
PittaRosso SpA 2015-12-05 304M EUR Secondary Buyout
Milan, Italy · www.pittarosso.com
Spence Diamonds Ltd. 2015-04-08 125M USD Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Vancouver, British Columbia · www.spencediamonds.com
Alex and Ani LLC 2014-12-09 - Stake Purchase
Cranston, Rhode Island · www.alexandani.com
Milk Specialties Co. 2011-11-07 340M USD Secondary Buyout
Eden Prairie, Minnesota · www.milkspecialties.com
Canpages, Inc. 2010-03-30 171M CAD Trade Sale
Barrie, British Columbia · www.canpages.ca
Russian Alcohol Group ZAO 2009-12-10 - Trade Sale
Moscow, Russia · www.rusalco.ru
MaineToday Media, Inc. 2009-06-15 30M USD Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Portland,, Maine · www.mainetodaymedia.com
View All >>

M&A by Sector

Sector Current # Value All-time # Value
Retail 2 (50%) 429M (93%) 2 (25%) 429M (50%)
Media 1 (25%) 30M (7%) 2 (25%) 92M (11%)
Food - - 1 (13%) 340M (39%)
Apparel/Textiles 1 (25%) - 1 (13%) -
Beverages - - 1 (13%) -
Consumer Products - - 1 (13%) -
Total 4 $459M 8 $861M

Acquisitions By Geo

State/Country Current # Value All-time # Value
United States 2 (50%) 30M (7%) 3 (38%) 370M (43%)
  Maine 1 (25%) 30M (7%) 1 (13%) 30M (3%)
  Rhode Island 1 (25%) - 1 (13%) -
  Minnesota - - 1 (13%) 340M (39%)
Canada 1 (25%) 125M (27%) 2 (25%) 187M (22%)
  British Columbia 1 (25%) 125M (27%) 2 (25%) 187M (22%)
Italy 1 (25%) 304M (66%) 1 (13%) 304M (35%)
United Kingdom - - 1 (13%) -
Russia - - 1 (13%) -
Domestic 2 (50%) 30M (7%) 3 (38%) 370M (43%)
Cross-border 2 (50%) 429M (93%) 5 (63%) 491M (57%)
Total 4 $459M 8 $861M

Acquisitions by Deal Type

Type Current # Value All-time # Value
Secondary Buyout 1 (25%) 304M (66%) 4 (50%) 644M (75%)
Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 2 (50%) 155M (34%) 3 (38%) 217M (25%)
Stake Purchase 1 (25%) - 1 (13%) -
Total 4 $459M 8 $861M

Exits by Deal Type

Type Total # Value
Trade Sale - Public Company 3 (75%) 171M (100%)
Secondary Sale 1 (25%) -
Total 4 $171M

Deal Values

buy # Total
$100M to $1B 3 $769M
< $100M 2 $92M
TOTAL $861M
Largest Milk Specialties Co.
$340M (2011-11-07)
sell # Total
$100M to $1B 1 $171M
TOTAL $171M
Largest Canpages, Inc.
$171M (2010-03-30)

M&A Connections

Deals
Acquired from
Investor(s)
50%
4 (50%)
Exited to
Investor(s)
25%
1 (25%)
Strategic(s)
50%
2 (50%)

FAQ

When was Carson Private Capital founded?

Carson Private Capital was founded in 1997.

What type of investor is Carson Private Capital?

Carson Private Capital is a private equity firm.

Where is Carson Private Capital headquartered?

Carson Private Capital is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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