M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2004-12-01 |
| Target | GPA Specialty Substrate Solutions |
| Sector | Distribution |
| Buyer(s) |
Prairie Capital
Svoboda Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 525M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Prairie Capital is a private investment firm that provides equity and/or mezzanine capital to support buyouts and recapitalization of lower middle-market companies generating sales of $20 - $100 million with an EBITDA of $4 - $12 million. Areas of interest include niche manufacturers, business services, consumer products, marketing services, specialty chemical, and food businesses. The firm invests in the range of $25 - $45 million per transaction. Prairie Capital was formed in 1997 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 28 of 78 |
| Sector: Distribution M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 22 of 41 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 5 of 11 |
| Country: United States M&A | 28 of 76 |
| Year: 2004 M&A | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-19 |
StyleCraft
Southaven, Mississippi, United States StyleCraft is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of home decor products. StyleCraft has a broad product offering in the mid-priced portable lamps, tabletop accessories, and framed art and differentiates itself with its unique ability to deliver attractive fashions at modest price points. StyleCraft distributes products through all major retail channels, including independent retail stores, specialty home décor retailers, mass merchants, home centers, and department stores. StyleCraft was founded in 1968 and is based in Southaven, Mississippi. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-22 |
Roman Products
Calumet City, Illinois, United States Roman Products is a manufacturer of adhesives, primers, strippers, and related items used in the application of wallcoverings for consumers and professional contractors. Roman Products was founded in 1955 and is based in Calumet City, Illinois. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 400M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Svoboda Capital Partners is a private equity firm that seeks buyout, recapitalization, and growth capital investments in mid-sized companies with leading market positions, strong customer relationships, and high margins. Svoboda generally looks to invest up to $25 million in businesses generating sales of $10 to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 to $15 million. Sectors of interest include value-added distribution, business services, and consumer products. Svoboda Capital Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 19 of 47 |
| Sector: Distribution M&A | 4 of 13 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 8 of 15 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 5 of 10 |
| Country: United States M&A | 19 of 46 |
| Year: 2004 M&A | 5 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-20 |
Cigars International
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States Cigars International Inc. is a catalog and Internet direct marketer of premium, hand-rolled cigars and cigar accessories to retail and wholesale customers nationally. Cigars International was founded in 1996 and is based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-15 |
Interline Brands
Jacksonville, Florida, United States Interline Brands, Inc. is a national distributor and direct marketer of broad-line maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products. |
Sell | - |
