Pfingsten Partners Mergers & Acquisitions

Pfingsten Partners M&A Summary

In the last 3 years, Pfingsten Partners has acquired 4 companies. It has also invested in 2 others.

In the last 3 years, Pfingsten Partners has exited 6 companies. The Firm’s most common exit type is secondary buyout (44%). Pfingsten Partners’ largest (disclosed) exit occurred in 2022 when it sold Dynapower Company for $580M.

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M&A Summary

  • M&A Total Activity99
    • M&A Buy Activity58
    • M&A Sell Activity41
  • M&A Buy/Sell Connections23

Pfingsten Partners

Pfingsten Partners LLC

227 W. Monroe, Suite 4600,
Chicago, Illinois 60606
United States
(312) 222-8707
www.pfingsten.com
pfingstenpartners@pfingsten.com

All (99) Buy (58) Sell (41)
Date Target Value
$mlns
Transaction Type Acquirer Seller SRC
Link
2025-05-14 American Cutting Edge · Distribution
Miamisburg, Ohio · www.americancuttingedge.com

American Cutting Edge is a distributor of consumable industrial knives, blades and razors sold under the American Cutting Edge, Better Tools and Great Lakes Industrial Knife brand names. The company also offers value-added services such as sharpening, etching, and inventory management, serving end users, distributors, and OEMs across industries including recycling, converting, flooring, plastics, food and packaging, tree care, and archery. American Cutting Edge was founded in 1965 and is based in Miamisburg, Ohio.

Advisor: Livingstone Partners
- Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Pfingsten Partners PE
Advisor: Paul Hastings

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