M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2005-12-02 |
| Target | DelStar Technologies |
| Sector | Chemicals |
| Buyer(s) |
American Capital
RFE Investment Partners Weston Presidio Ironwood Capital |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
| Deal Value | 114M USD |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 22.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
American Capital was a publicly traded buyout and mezzanine investment firm. American Capital invested in buyouts, growth capital financings, acquistion financings, and recapitalizations. The Firm looked to finance businesses with at least $4 million in EBITDA and valued between $20 and $500 million. American Capital ws a generalist firm with broad interest in traditional industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and services. American Capital's European investment affiliate is European Capital. European Capital looked to invest $10 to $600 million of equity, mezzanine, and/or senior debt in similar opportunities across Europe. American Capital was formed in 1997 and in January 2017, merged with Ares Capital Management.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 179 of 265 |
| Sector (Chemicals) | 4 of 4 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 89 of 125 |
| State (Delaware) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 174 of 253 |
| Year (2005) | 42 of 43 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 19 of 49 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-01 |
Mobile Tool International
La Verne, Colorado, United States Mobile Tool International manufactures truck, trailer and TRAX-mounted aerial lifts serving the telecommunications, electrical utility, rental and construction markets, sold under the name of Telsta, Ameriquip, MTI, Teco and Holan. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-14 |
Ranpak
Concord Township, Ohio, United States Ranpak is an entity which manufactures paper-based systems for protective packaging needs including cushioning, void-fill and wrapping applications. Ranpak's goal was to create the first environmentally responsible system to effectively protect products during shipment. The development and improvement of materials, systems and total solution concepts have earned Ranpak a reputation as an innovative leader in e-commerce and industrial supply chain solutions. Ranpak was founded in 1972 and is based in Concord Township, Ohio. |
Buy | $284M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
RFE Investment Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle-market service, manufacturing and healthcare service businesses. Prospective companies are generally profitable with annual cash-flow of at least $5 million. Target businesses also have proven management, defensible market positions, and 'a clearly identified and growing market'. RFE looks to commit $10 to $35 million of equity capital per transaction to support acquisitions, management led buyouts, and recapitalizations. RFE is licensed as a SBIC and was formed in 1979. RFE Investment Partners is based in New Canaan, Connecticut.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 29 |
| Sector (Chemicals) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 5 of 12 |
| State (Delaware) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 7 of 28 |
| Year (2005) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-01 |
Health Watch Holdings
Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States Health Watch Holdings, Inc., (Health Watch), based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, is the second largest provider of personal response systems (“PRS”) and monitoring services in the United States. The PRS industry serves the needs of medically at-risk elders and disabled individuals who wish to remain in their own homes. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-21 |
KAG
North Canton, Ohio, United States KAG provides transportation and logistics services to the fuel, chemical, liquid food and merchant gas sectors in the U.S. and Canada. KAG was founded in 1997 and is based in North Canton, Ohio. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.3B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Weston Presidio is a private investment firm focused on providing growth capital to later stage companies. The Firm looks to commit $10 to $50 million per investment to support growth initiatives, recapitalizations, and management-led buyouts. Sectors of interest include consumer products/services, business services, manufacturing and industrial, media/publishing, healthcare and technology. The Firm prefers to act as the lead investor, but will consider investing in select non-control minority positions. Weston Presidio was formed in 1991 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 24 of 43 |
| Sector (Chemicals) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 11 of 16 |
| State (Delaware) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 23 of 41 |
| Year (2005) | 5 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 5 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-19 |
Thomas Weisel Partners
San Francisco, California, United States Thomas Weisel Partners is a merchant bank dedicated to identifying and working strategically with high quality growth companies in the following industries: technology, business services, retail and consumer products, media and communications, financial services, and healthcare. Thomas Weisel Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in San Francisco, California. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-01 |
Wolf Home Products
York, Pennsylvania, United States Wolf Home Products is a provider of branded kitchen and bath cabinetry, vanities, and accent tiles, as well as high-performance outdoor living and specialty building products. Wolf Home Products was founded in 1843 and is based in York, Pennsylvania. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ironwood Capital is a private investment firm that makes equity and subordinated debt investments in lower middle-market companies. Investment proceeds are generally used to support leveraged buyouts, growth financings, and recapitalizations. Investments typically range from $5 to $20 million in companies generating $20 to $200 million in annual sales. Target sectors include healthcare products/services, value-added manufacturing, business services, consumer products, specialty distribution, and education. Ironwood prefers opportunities East of the Mississippi, but will selectively consider investments in the Western US. The Firm's investment horizon is three to five years. Ironwood Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Avon, Connecticut.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 88 |
| Sector (Chemicals) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 5 of 27 |
| State (Delaware) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 7 of 88 |
| Year (2005) | 4 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-19 |
Rostra Tool Company
Branford, Connecticut, United States Rostra Tool Company is a designer and manufacturer of professional specialty hand crimping tools for the electrical, electronic, telecommunications, cable television, and plumbing markets. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-04-10 |
Fit + Fresh
Providence, Rhode Island, United States Fit + Fresh is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of fashionable and functional products that allow people to take healthy and fresh foods and drinks with them while on the go to work, school, or social events. Fit + Fresh is based in Providence, Rhode Island. |
Buy | - |
