M&A Deal Summary

Goode Partners, Circle Peak Capital, aPriori Capital Partners and Monroe Capital Acquire Luxury Optical Holdings

On May 3, 2006, private equity firm Goode Partners, private equity firm Circle Peak Capital, private equity firm aPriori Capital Partners and lender Monroe Capital acquired retailer Luxury Optical Holdings

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Goode Partners’ 1st, Circle Peak Capital’s 1st, aPriori Capital Partners’ 3rd and Monroe Capital’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Goode Partners’ 1st, Circle Peak Capital’s 3rd, aPriori Capital Partners’ 28th and Monroe Capital’s 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Goode Partners’ 1st, Circle Peak Capital’s 1st, aPriori Capital Partners’ 1st and Monroe Capital’s 1st transaction in Nevada.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-05-03
Target Luxury Optical Holdings
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Goode Partners
Circle Peak Capital
aPriori Capital Partners
Monroe Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Luxury Optical Holdings

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Luxury Optical Holdings is a retailer of luxury eyewear with specialty boutiques in key markets across the United States. LOH’s key retail concepts include Robert Marc, Optica, Scene, Morgenthal Frederics, Davante and AuCourant.

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Buyer(S) 4

Buyer

Goode Partners

New York, New York, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Goode Partners is a private equity firm that targets investment opportunities with high-growth potential that involve consumer-oriented companies. The firm typically commits between $10 million to $30 million of capital per transaction. Goode seeks companies that have economic considerations, need to generate cash proceeds to mitigate personal risk, are looking to secure equity capital for growth, and are looking to repurchase the ownership of other, inactive shareholders. The firm focuses its investments in consumer related businesses, including; consumer brands and services, retail, restaurants and direct marketing/selling. Goode Partners was founded in 2005 and based in New York City and has an office in Arcadia, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 20
Sector (Retail) 1 of 6
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 4
State (Nevada) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 18
Year (2006) 1 of 2
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-11-07 Chuy s

Austin, Texas, United States

Chuy's owns and operates 36 full-service restaurants across 8 states serving a distinct menu of authentic, made from scratch Tex Mex inspired dishes. Chuy's was founded in 1982 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Buy -
Buyer

Circle Peak Capital

New York, New York, United States

Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2002
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Circle Peak Capital is a private investment firm that makes control investments in mid-sized private companies. Circle Peak looks for opportunities in the consumer, industrial, and financial service sectors with low technology risk and high potential for internal growth. The Firm looks to invest alongside others to support management buyouts, acquisition platforms, and recapitalizations involving junior capital commitments. Circle Peak looks to commit up to $100 million in businesses with up to $500 million in revenue. Circle Peak does not invest in biotech, utilities, oil/gas, high technology, drugs, or transportation companies. Circle Peak Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 6
Sector (Retail) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 3
State (Nevada) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 6
Year (2006) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-03 Shari’s Management

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Shari’s Management Corp. is a 97-unit chain of family-style restaurants. Shari’s Management Corp. offers 24-hour sit-down dining and a broad selection of value-oriented breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Buy $80M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-11-14 WealthTrust

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

WealthTrust, a Nashville, TN-based holding company, is a strategic financial partner for US-based investment management firms. The company provides comprehensive wealth management services to select individuals and families through eleven affiliated investment management firms. WealthTrust?s team of specialists strengthens each of the affiliates by providing them execution and support in compliance, technology, back office and client services.

Buy -
Buyer

aPriori Capital Partners

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
PE ASSETS 2.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

aPriori Capital Partners (formerly DLJ Merchant Banking Partners) is a middle-market private equity firm focused on middle-market buyouts in the US and Europe. Sectors of interest include healthcare, retail, consumer, energy, business services, and industrial. aPriori was originally established in 1985 and has offices in New York and Los Angeles.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 41 of 56
Sector (Retail) 3 of 3
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 22 of 26
State (Nevada) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 28 of 40
Year (2006) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-05-01 Tygris Vendor Finance

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

Tygris Vendor Finance, Inc., (Formerly US Express Leasing, Inc. (USXL) is an independent equipment leasing company that provides financing to the healthcare, technology, office products, graphic arts and commercial and industrial equipment markets.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-05-22 United Site Services

Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

United Site Services is a provider of portable restrooms, temporary fence and related site services. With more than 85 locations coast to coast and the largest fleet of portable sanitation equipment, it is no wonder why United Site Services is trusted by more top industry professionals than any other temporary site service provider. Company wide selection of solutions, products, and our fast, courteous customer service provides peace of mind during all phases of your project or event.

Buy -
Buyer

Monroe Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Lender
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 14.1B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Monroe Capital is a provider of senior and junior debt and equity co-investments to middle-market companies in the US and Canada. Investment types include unitranche financings, cash flow and enterprise value based loans, asset based loans, acquisition facilities, mezzanine debt, second lien or last-out loans and equity co-investments. Monroe Capital is a generalist investor and will consider companies in the healthcare, technology, media, retail, consumer sectors. Monroe Capital was formed in 2004 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 118
Sector (Retail) 1 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 4 of 34
State (Nevada) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 9 of 117
Year (2006) 3 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-02-15 Berkshire Blanket

Ware, Massachusetts, United States

Berkshire Blanket is a designer, importer, and marketer of blankets and throws made from a wide variety of fabrics. The company’s brands include their proprietary Berkshire Blanket and Better Living brand names and the licensed Nautica and Liz Claiborne brand names.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-05-04 Conbraco Industries

Matthews, North Carolina, United States

Conbraco Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of a complete package of bronze, brass, steel and stainless steel valves and a range of backflow preventers sold mainly in the commercial, industrial and consumer market (retail) under the strong brand name “APOLLO®“ Valves.

Buy -