M&A Deal Summary

Milestone Partners Acquires Occasion Brands

On July 27, 2017, private equity firm Milestone Partners acquired internet software and services company Occasion Brands

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Milestone Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Milestone Partners’ 34th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Milestone Partners’ 1st transaction in Delaware.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-07-27
Target Occasion Brands
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Milestone Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Occasion Brands

Middletown, Delaware, United States
Occasion Brands is an online technology-enabled, data-driven analytics and procurement platform specializing in providing women’s formal wear and related accessories. Occasion Brands is based in Middletown, Delaware.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Milestone Partners

Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 650M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Milestone Partners is a lower middle-market private equity firm specializing in investments in manufacturing, distribution, and service companies. Milestone looks for businesses valued up to $250 million with EBITDA of $5 to $50 million. The Firm's target revenue size is $10 to $250 million. Milestone prefers companies with growth potential and proven management. The Firm will not invest in businesses in high cyclical industries, with low barriers to entry, or have a high reliance on technology. Milestone Partners was formed in 1995 and is based in Villanova, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 35 of 40
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 21 of 23
State (Delaware) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 34 of 39
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-13 Quintus Technologies AB

Vasteras, Sweden

Quintus Technologies is the world’s top manufacturer of isostatic presses. Isostatic presses (IP) apply high pressure from all directions at high temperature or room temperature to press-sinter and form metal, ceramic and carbon materials. The presses are widely applicable in the manufacture of high-performance products, such as aircraft parts, power generation turbine blades and semiconductor materials. It has achieved a strong presence in Europe, United States and China, primarily in the aerospace sector, which is anticipated to grow.

Sell $115M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-10 Precision Partners Holding

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Precision Partners Holding Co. is a manufacturer of engineered automotive tooling and hot & cold stamped solutions serving global OEMs and Tier 1 customers. Complexity and the specialized nature of product and service capabilities position Precision Partners Holding Company as a critical supply chain partner and one-stop solution provider for the tooling and stamping industry.

Sell $360M