M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 1999-09-15 |
| Target | Caribbean Restaurants |
| Sector | Restaurants |
| Buyer(s) | Oak Hill Capital |
| Sellers(s) | American Securities |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| PE ASSETS | 9.5B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Oak Hill Capital Partners was originally formed as the private equity investment vehicle for Robert Bass and in 1999, opened up to outside investors and raised its first private equity fund. Oak Hill looks to invest in middle-market companies and focuses its efforts within six industry groups. The six groups include basic industries; business and financial services; consumer, retail, and distribution; healthcare; media and telecom; and technology. Oak Hill targets businesses with defensible business models, strong market positions, and 'best-in-class' management. Oak Hill Capital was formed in 1986 and has offices in Stamford, Connecticut; Menlo Park, California; and New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 73 |
| Sector (Restaurants) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 24 |
| Country (Puerto Rico) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (1999) | 4 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-09 |
American Skiing
Park City, Utah, United States American Skiing Company is an operator of alpine ski, snowboard and golf resorts in the U.S. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-01 |
WideOpenWest
Englewood, Colorado, United States WideOpenWest is a provider of high-speed Internet, cable TV, and phone serving communities in the U.S. WOW's operating philosophy is to deliver an employee and customer experience that lives up to its name. WideOpenWest was founded in 2001 and is based in Englewood, Colorado. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| PE ASSETS | 26.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
American Securities is a large private equity firm that typically partners with management when pursuing company acquisitions. American Securities typically targets US-based companies and generally seeks to commit $300 to $700 million per transaction. Areas of interest include consumer products, restaurants, healthcare, industrial, aerospace, defense, agriculture, environmental, paper/packaging, energy, and specialty chemicals. The Firm was originally formed in 1947 as the family office for William Rosenwald, an heir to the Sears Roebuck & Company, and began accepting outside investors in 1994. American Securities is headquartered in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 50 |
| Sector (Restaurants) | 1 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 20 |
| Country (Puerto Rico) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (1999) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-01 |
MVE
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States MVE, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of systems used to transport and store cryogenic elements (CO2, nitrogen, oxygen, and argon) in their liquid states. MVE's equipment is used in a wide variety of industries, including the steel, food, chemical, semiconductor, home health care, restaurant, and animal breeding and biological research. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-12-01 |
El Pollo Loco
Costa Mesa, California, United States El Pollo Loco is a fire-grilled chicken restaurant chain. The Company is known for its citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken and handcrafted entrees using fresh ingredients inspired by Mexican recipes. The company operates restaurants across the Southwest and has a leading market position in Southern California. El Pollo Loco was founded in 1980 and is based in Costa Mesa, California. |
Buy | - |
