Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Manufacturing

Plexus Capital, Broadgate Capital, ZJM Equity and Marquette Capital Partners Acquire Inland Metal

On September 1, 2014, private equity firm Plexus Capital, private equity firm Broadgate Capital, private equity firm ZJM Equity and mezzanine finance firm Marquette Capital Partners acquired manufacturer Inland Metal

Acquisition Context
  • This is Plexus Capital’s 4th, Broadgate Capital’s 4th, ZJM Equity’s 4th and Marquette Capital Partners’ 3rd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Plexus Capital’s 57th, Broadgate Capital’s 6th, ZJM Equity’s 7th and Marquette Capital Partners’ 21st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Plexus Capital’s 2nd, Broadgate Capital’s 2nd, ZJM Equity’s 2nd and Marquette Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in California.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date September 1, 2014
Target Inland Metal
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Plexus Capital
Broadgate Capital
ZJM Equity
Marquette Capital Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

Inland Metal

Hayward, California, United States
Inland Metal is a provider of precision sheet metal fabrication, contract manufacturing, and engineering resources. Inland Metal was founded in 1964 and is based in Hayward, California.
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Buyers Overview 4

Buyer

Plexus Capital

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 2.2B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Plexus Capital is a private equity firm that invests in buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth financings in the form of junior and/or equity capital. Plexus focuses on lower middle-market businesses located in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast areas of the US. The Firm looks for businesses companies in the business services, consumer services, manufacturing, value-added distribution, and healthcare sectors with up to $2 to $15 million of cash-flow. Plexus Capital was formed in 1995 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 57 of 149
Sector: Manufacturing 4 of 12
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 27 of 70
State: California 2 of 9
Country: United States 57 of 149
Year: 2014 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-01 Compass Systems and Sales

Barberton, Ohio, United States

Compass Systems and Sales is a provider of highly engineered material handling solutions specializing in systems requiring dilute phase pneumatic capabilities. Compass Systems and Sales was founded in 1998 and is based in Barberton, Ohio.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-09-29 Food Evolution

Schiller Park, Illinois, United States

Food Evolution is a producer of “gourmet,” fresh-prepared, grab-n-go sandwiches, wraps, salads and side dishes for numerous channels, including retail, food service, airports, universities, and contract feeders. Food Evolution is based in Schiller Park, Illinois.

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Buyer

Broadgate Capital

Dallas, Texas, United States

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Broadgate Capital is a private-equity group focused on acquisitions and investments across a variety of industries including manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, and healthcare. The Firm pursues profitable companies with EBITDA greater then $1 million and at least $5 million in revenue. Broadgate will consider opportunities throughout the US and is willing to provide junior and/or equity capital. Broadgate Capital was formed in 2011 and is based in Dallas, Texas.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 6 of 9
Sector: Manufacturing 4 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 4 of 7
State: California 2 of 3
Country: United States 6 of 9
Year: 2014 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-12-02 Dynamic Tube

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States

Dynamic Tube is a manufacturer of tube and pipe assemblies used in the assembly of diesel/gas engines, hydraulic systems, cooling systems, and air systems. Dynamic Tube was founded in 1976 and is based in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-01 Reliant At Home

Plano, Texas, United States

Reliant At Home is a home healthcare agency and hospice care provider offering a variety of in‐home services ranging from technical care to occupational therapy and medically‐necessary personal assistance, as well as end‐of‐life care. The company with a primary focus on providing home healthcare services to patients within assisted living facilities and has since expanded to serve both facility‐based patients as well as home‐based patients. Reliant At Home was founded in 2004 and is based in Plano, Texas.

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Buyer

ZJM Equity

Centennial, Colorado, United States

Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

ZJM Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring profitable manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout the US and prefers businesses with defendable market positions, strong management willing to stay in place, and potential for growth. ZJM Equity was formerly known as Highline Equity. The Firm was originally established in 2008 and is based in Denver, Colorado.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 7 of 8
Sector: Manufacturing 4 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 5 of 6
State: California 2 of 2
Country: United States 7 of 8
Year: 2014 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-12-02 Dynamic Tube

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States

Dynamic Tube is a manufacturer of tube and pipe assemblies used in the assembly of diesel/gas engines, hydraulic systems, cooling systems, and air systems. Dynamic Tube was founded in 1976 and is based in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-25 Century Tool & Gage Co.

Fenton, Michigan, United States

Century Tool & Gage Co. is a manufacturer of large compression molds and secondary tooling fixtures. Century Tool & Gage Co. was founded in 1974 and is based in Fenton, Michigan.

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Buyer

Marquette Capital Partners

St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 258M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Marquette Capital Partners (MCP) is a private investment focused on junior capital investments in mature lower-middle market companies. MCP looks to invest $2 to $10 million per transaction to support growth, recapitalization, or change of control transactions. Prospective companies are typically manufacturers of consumer or industrial products, value-added distributors, business to business service companies, and retail businesses. MCP will not invest in start-ups, early stage venture capital, or real estate businesses. The firm is an affiliate of Marquette Financial Companies, a multibillion dollar financial services firm. Marquette Capital Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an additional office in Chicago, Illinois.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 21 of 23
Sector: Manufacturing 3 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 15 of 16
State: California 1 of 1
Country: United States 21 of 23
Year: 2014 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-12-02 Dynamic Tube

Maquoketa, Iowa, United States

Dynamic Tube is a manufacturer of tube and pipe assemblies used in the assembly of diesel/gas engines, hydraulic systems, cooling systems, and air systems. Dynamic Tube was founded in 1976 and is based in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-10-01 AbelConn

New Hope, Minnesota, United States

AbelConn LLC manufactures backplane assemblies and interconnects products for the aerospace and military markets. AbelConn was founded in 1997 and is based in New Hope, Minnesota.

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