Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Food

Dolphin Capital and Peterson Partners Acquire Winder Farms

On September 1, 2004, growth capital firm Dolphin Capital and asset manager Peterson Partners acquired food company Winder Farms

Acquisition Context
  • This is Dolphin Capital’s 1st and Peterson Partners’ 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Dolphin Capital’s 1st and Peterson Partners’ 15th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Dolphin Capital’s 1st and Peterson Partners’ 5th transaction in Utah.
Investment Fate
  • Winder Farms was sold to management in 2011.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date September 1, 2004
Target Winder Farms
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Dolphin Capital
Peterson Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

Winder Farms

West Valley City, Utah, United States
Winder Farms, formerly known as Winder Dairy, has been providing fresh dairy products to the doorsteps of tens of thousands of Utah homes since 1880. However, it's no longer just a milkman. In addition to milk, cheese, creams, yogurt, eggs, fresh squeezed juices, and cookie dough; it now deliver fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, freshly made pizzas, all-natural bacon and sausage and more.
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Buyers Overview 2

Buyer

Dolphin Capital

Park City, Utah, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2002
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Dolphin Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquisitions within the Mountain West region of the US. Dolphin looks for growth businesses with 'long-term sustainable value' and scalable products/services. Target companies generally have revenues of $5 to $100 million and $1 to $10 million of EBITDA. Dolphin seeks business owners looking for partial liquidity or growth capital, or a complete buy-out. The Firm will also consider management teams desiring to partner with an investment firm to capitalize on a business opportunity. Dolphin Capital is based in Park City, Utah.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector: Food 1 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 1 of 1
State: Utah 1 of 3
Country: United States 1 of 3
Year: 2004 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-01 Ragnar

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Ragnar operates unique relay races throughout the country. Teams of 12 gather to conquer the course- typically over 175 miles. Ragnar Events was founded in 2003 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Buyer

Peterson Partners

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 350M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Peterson Partners is a private equity firm that targets investments in lower middle-market growth companies located in the Western US. Peterson looks to commit between $5 and $25 million of equity in companies generating sales of at least $5 million. Sectors of interest include consumer products and services, business services, and manufacturing. Peterson Partners was formed in 1995 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 15 of 58
Sector: Food 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 12 of 25
State: Utah 5 of 22
Country: United States 15 of 51
Year: 2004 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-07-04 Making Memories Wholesale

Centerville, Utah, United States

Making Memories manufactures craft and scrapbooking supplies. Its products include albums, embellishment papers, hard embellishments, kits, soft embellishments, stickers, publications, tools, collections, stamps, ribbons, paints, and organization and storage products. The company distributes its products through craft retailers, independent scrapbook and craft stores, and specialty retailers.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-01-01 Continental Fire Sprinkler Co.

Omaha, New Jersey, United States

Continental Fire & Safety Services, LLC provides sales and service of fire safety equipment, including portable extinguishers, restaurant hood systems, exit lights, first aid kits, and sprinkler systems. The company serves markets in the eastern U.S. including New Jersey and Maryland/D.C.

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