M&A Deal Summary

Hunter Valley Company and Bratenahl Capital Partners Acquire Sun America

On March 19, 2015, private equity firms Hunter Valley Company and Bratenahl Capital Partners acquired manufacturer Sun America

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hunter Valley Company’s 1st and Bratenahl Capital Partners’ 3rd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Hunter Valley Company’s 2nd and Bratenahl Capital Partners’ 27th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Hunter Valley Company’s 2nd and Bratenahl Capital Partners’ 9th transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-03-19
Target Sun America
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Hunter Valley Company
Bratenahl Capital Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Sun America

Alliance, Ohio, United States
website
Sun America is a manufacturer of specialty paper baking cups and thermoformed plastic trays used by commercial bakeries, branded food products companies, supermarkets, foodservice distributors, and retail food service providers. Sun America is based in Alliance, Ohio.

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Buyer(S) 2

DESCRIPTION

Hunter Valley Company LLC is a holding company that focuses on acquiring and building lower middle-market companies. The Firm target profitable companies with $1 to $8 million of EBITDA with a preference for businesses operating in the Midwest US. Specific areas of interest include electrical equipment, infrastructure, industrial products/services, energy products, healthcare, defense/aerospace, and chemicals. Hunter Valley Company LLC was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 2
State (Ohio) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2015) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-03-04 Radix Wire & Cable

Glenwillow, Ohio, United States

Radix Wire & Cable is a manufacturer of electrical wire and cable for high-performance applications - serving the industrial, commercial, fire protection, consumer, and oil & gas markets. Radix Wire & Cable was founded in 1944 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-02 Radix Wire & Cable

Glenwillow, Ohio, United States

Radix Wire & Cable is a manufacturer of electrical wire and cable for high-performance applications - serving the industrial, commercial, fire protection, consumer, and oil & gas markets. Radix Wire & Cable was founded in 1944 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sell -
DESCRIPTION

Bratenahl Capital Partners is a private investment group focused on fund as well as direct/co-investment opportunities. The Firm's direct investment practice seeks to commit $500K to $15 million in partnership with other funded or unfunded sponsors. Bratenahl does not have any sector preferences, but does prefer companies with diversified customers and experienced management in place. Bratenahl Capital Partners was formed in 2003 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 32 of 35
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 3
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 9 of 10
State (Ohio) 9 of 11
Country (United States) 27 of 30
Year (2015) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-11-13 Evergreen Tank Solutions

Houston, Texas, United States

Evergreen Tank Solutions, Inc. is a market leader in the temporary liquid and solid storage containment rental business. The Company rents tanks, boxes, tank trailers, spill containment and other related equipment to customers who use these products as temporary storage for everything from water to sensitive and hazardous waste.

Sell $405M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-09-02 Huron

Lexington, Michigan, United States

Huron is a manufacturer of value-added precision components, primarily bar-turned products and tubular assemblies that are used in automotive engine, transmission, fuel and climate control systems. Huron was established in 1943 and is based in Lexington, Michigan.

Buy -