M&A Deal Summary

Lewis & Clark Capital Acquires Automation Service

On August 16, 2013, private equity firm Lewis & Clark Capital acquired manufacturer Automation Service

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lewis & Clark Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Lewis & Clark Capital’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lewis & Clark Capital’s 2nd transaction in Missouri.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-08-16
Target Automation Service
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Lewis & Clark Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Automation Service

Earth City, Missouri, United States
Automation Service is a remanufactures process control device for customers around the world in the paper & pulp, petroleum refining, petrochemical, and food & beverage industries. Automation Service was founded in 1956 and is based in Earth City, Missouri.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Lewis & Clark Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

FTL Capital is a private investment firm focused on partnering with management teams to pursue acquisitions of profitable US-based companies with up to $100 million in revenues. FTL has a preference for family-owned companies with strong business models, differentiated products/services, and significant opportunities for growth. Sectors of interest include industrial products/services, business services, financial services, real estate, technology, and food. FTL Capital was formed in 2001 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 11
Sector (Manufacturing) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 3 of 7
State (Missouri) 2 of 7
Country (United States) 5 of 11
Year (2013) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-22 Flextrude Aluminum Shapes

Sanford, Florida, United States

Flextrude Aluminum Shapes is a full-service aluminum extrusions business serving customers in building products, distribution, storm protection and industrial end-markets. With over 60 years of industry experience, Flextrude demonstrates excellent manufacturing capabilities, customer service and commitment to quality. Flextrude Aluminum Shapes is based in Sanford, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-03-05 Euphrates Vascular

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Euphrates Vascular is a biomedical company with cutting-edge procedures in the treatment of blood clots. Euphrates Vascular was founded in 2009 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

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