M&A Deal Summary

MidMark Capital Acquires AVOCarbon SAS

On April 30, 2009, private equity firm MidMark Capital acquired manufacturer AVOCarbon SAS for 20M EUR

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MidMark Capital’s 4th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is MidMark Capital’s 0th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is MidMark Capital’s 2nd transaction in France.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-04-30
Target AVOCarbon SAS
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) MidMark Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 20M EUR

Target

AVOCarbon SAS

Poitiers, France
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AVOCarbon SAS is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of carbon brushes and brush assemblies for the automotive and consumer good (power tools, home appliances, etc.) industries. AVOCarbon was founded in 1930 and is based in Poitiers, France.

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Buyer

MidMark Capital

Morristown, New Jersey, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

MidMark Capital is a private equity investment firm focused on acquiring mid-sized manufacturing companies. The Firm generally looks to acquire controlling interests in standalone businesses from private and corporate owners, however the MidMark will also make significant equity investments in rapidly growing businesses. MidMark typically acts as the lead investor when pursuing transactions. MidMark Capital was formed in 1989 and is based in Morristown, New Jersey.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 13
Sector (Manufacturing) 4 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 6 of 7
Country (France) 2 of 2
Year (2009) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-12-08 California Linear Devices

Carlsbad, California, United States

California Linear Devices, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of Linear Electric motors.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-08-03 WHI Solutions

Rye Brook, New York, United States

WHI Solutions is a provider of e-commerce tools for the automotive aftermarket. The company facilitates the sale of millions of brand name auto and truck parts, accessories, performance products, and consumer items.

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