Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Automotive

Kilroy Partners Acquires Kay Manufacturing Co.

On June 1, 2017, private equity firm Kilroy Partners acquired automotive company Kay Manufacturing Co.

Acquisition Context
  • This is Kilroy Partners’ 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Kilroy Partners’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kilroy Partners’ 1st transaction in Michigan.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date June 1, 2017
Target Kay Manufacturing Co.
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Kilroy Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

Kay Manufacturing Co.

Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States
Kay Manufacturing Co. is a Tier II automotive supplier providing high-volume, precision machining services to Tier I and OEM automotive subassembly manufacturers. Kay Manufacturing Co. was founded in 1946 and is based in Saint Joseph, Michigan.
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Buyer Overview 1

DESCRIPTION

Kilroy Partners is a private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle-market, family-owned businesses, corporate divestitures, and other non-performing or challenged companies. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout North America valued up to $75 million. Sectors of interest include aerospace, defense, niche manufacturing, food, and transportation. Kilroy Partners was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 2 of 6
Sector: Automotive 1 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 1 of 4
State: Michigan 1 of 2
Country: United States 2 of 6
Year: 2017 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-03-29 Iowa Northern Railway

Waterloo, Iowa, United States

Iowa Northern Railway is a short line railroad. The Company operates over 250 miles of rail in northeastern Iowa, with a main line track running from Manly to Cedar Rapids (through Waterloo/Cedar Falls) as well as several branch lines that connect to the main track. The Company provides transportation to customers in agriculture, energy, and manufacturing and offers value-add services to Class I railroads. Iowa Northern Railway was established in 1984 and is based in Waterloo, Iowa.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-08-14 Wollard International

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

Wollard International is a provider of aviation ground support equipment (“GSE”), including push-back and baggage tractors, belt loaders, passenger stairs and maintenance lifts. The Company services the commercial airline, military and other private aviation segments. Wollard International is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

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