M&A Deal Summary

Lincolnshire Management Acquires Amports

On May 21, 2014, private equity firm Lincolnshire Management acquired business services company Amports from Highstar Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lincolnshire Management’s 5th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Lincolnshire Management’s 22nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lincolnshire Management’s 4th transaction in Florida.
Investment Fate
  • Amports was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2018.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-05-21
Target Amports
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Lincolnshire Management
Sellers(s) Highstar Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Amports

Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Amports is a port owner and infrastructure provider of automotive-vehicle processing services in North America. Amports was founded in 1995 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Lincolnshire Management, Inc. (LMI) is a private equity firm focused on acquiring small and mid-sized companies in partnership with management. LMI typically targets companies with the majority of business conducted within the US. Prospective companies also have cash-flows of $5 to $50 million and significant opportunities for growth, either internally or through acquisitions. Target transaction situations include corporate divestitures, selling shareholders, and owners desiring liquidity. Lincolnshire Management was formed in 1986 and has offices in New York City and Los Angeles.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 30
Sector (Business Services) 5 of 6
Type (Secondary Buyout) 5 of 6
State (Florida) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 22 of 27
Year (2014) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-08 Paddock Pool Construction

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Paddock Pool Construction Co. is a provider of pool construction services and related backyard accessories in the Arizona and Nevada markets. Paddock offers its customers a unique combination of pool, spa and backyard design and construction services and an unmatched retail selection of backyard items including pool supplies, outdoor furniture, barbecues, outdoor lighting, and related accessories.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-30 Gruppo Fabbri Vignola

Vignola, Italy

Gruppo Fabbri Vignola S.p.A. engages in the design and manufacture of wrapping machines and films for the fresh food market. Gruppo Fabbri supports the fresh food packaging sector, which includes meat, poultry, fish, fruits, and vegetables. Gruppo Fabbri products focused on stretch overwrap and modified atmosphere packaging technologies, are sold to food retailers, food processors, and distributors. Gruppo Fabbri Vignola S.p.A. was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Vignola, Italy.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Highstar Capital

New York, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 7.8B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Highstar Capital is a private equity fund focused on investments in infrastructure related companies and assets. Highstar specifically targets businesses that deal in energy, transportation, waste management and water. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout North America and Europe. Highstar Capital was formerly known as AIG Highstar Capital. The Firm was formed in 2000 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 12
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 5
State (Florida) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 10 of 11
Year (2014) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-02-27 Aerostar Airport Holdings

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC holds a 40 year lease to operate the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport ("SJU") in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Aerostar is a joint venture between Highstar Capital and Aeropuertos del Sureste, a NYSE listed operator of nine airports in Mexico. SJU handles overs 8 million passengers per year and is served by 15 different airlines.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-26 London City Airport

London, United Kingdom

London City Airport an offers access to over 45 destinations within the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States. The airport is an integral part of the London airport system and offers a service proposition based around location, convenience, speed and customer service. London City Airport was founded in 1985 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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