M&A Deal Summary

Alerion Capital Group and Peninsula Capital Partners Acquire KIOSK Information Systems

On January 20, 2011, private equity firm Alerion Capital Group and mezzanine finance firm Peninsula Capital Partners acquired information technology company KIOSK Information Systems

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Alerion Capital Group’s 1st and Peninsula Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Alerion Capital Group’s 3rd and Peninsula Capital Partners’ 72nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Alerion Capital Group’s 1st and Peninsula Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Colorado.
Investment Fate
  • KIOSK Information Systems was sold to a strategic buyer in 2016 for 105M USD.
  • KIOSK Information Systems was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2016 for 105M USD.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2011-01-20
Target KIOSK Information Systems
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Alerion Capital Group
Peninsula Capital Partners
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

KIOSK Information Systems

Louisville, Colorado, United States
KIOSK INFORMATION SYSTEMS (KIOSK) has led the industry in design and manufacturing of self-service kiosk terminals since 1993. An exceptionally broad portfolio of standard and custom KIOSK designs is deployed with Fortune 500 clients in virtually all self-service vertical markets. As the undisputed market leader in custom solutions, KIOSK provides proven expertise in design engineering, component integration, and quick-turn manufacturing for even the most sophisticated self-service solutions. ISO 9001:2008 certified processes in engineering, manufacturing, service, and support ensures every solution provides superior field reliability.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Alerion Capital Group

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Alerion Capital Group is a private equity group focused on investments in later-stage mid-market tech oriented businesses. Specific areas of interest include technology hardware, software and services, and technology enabled services. Prospective transaction types include recapitalizations, management led buyouts, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, and growth capital financings. The Firm seeks businesses valued between $5 and $50 million with revenues up to $100 million. Alerion prefers opportunities located in the Western US. Alerion Capital Group was established in 2000 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 8
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 2
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 1
State (Colorado) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 3 of 8
Year (2011) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-05-08 Azbil BioVigilant

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Azbil BioVigilant develops, builds, and maintains a family of environmental monitoring capabilities addressing a wide range of uses in government, commercial, and consumer markets. Azbil BioVigilant detection capabilities are suited for both air and waterborne environments including detection of biological particulates, bio-agents, bacteria, and mold. Azbil BioVigilant is based in Tucson, Arizona.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-22 Apex Microtechnology

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Apex Microtechnology designs and manufactures high performance monolithic and hybrid analog power integrated circuits that provide off-the-shelf solutions across a wide range of commercial, industrial and military applications.

Buy $26M
Buyer

Peninsula Capital Partners

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 1.9B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Peninsula Capital Partners is an investment group focused on providing a range of financing solutions to middle-market companies. The Firm is willing to be a minority or control investor and invests across the capital structure. This includes subordinated debt, preferred or common stock. For mezzanine commitments, Peninsula looks to invest $5 to $40 million. For equity transactions, Peninsula looks to invest $2 to $20 million. Peninsula is a generalist investor. Target sectors include manufacturing, industrial service, distribution, consumer products, professional services, retail, applied technology, transportation, food processing and packaging. Peninsula Capital Partners was formed in 1995 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 75 of 128
Sector (Information Technology) 2 of 4
Type (Recapitalization) 14 of 31
State (Colorado) 1 of 3
Country (United States) 72 of 121
Year (2011) 1 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-09-03 Southland Sanitation

Gaston, South Carolina, United States

Southland Sanitation, Inc. is a residential, commercial and industrial/construction waste hauler, operating in the Columbia, S.C. vicinity.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-03-21 Bruegger s Bagels

Dallas, Texas, United States

Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. specializing in bagels, operates 285 bakery-cafes in 23 states and D.C. Bruegger's bakery-cafes, including its 100 franchise locations, offer a wide variety of freshly-baked bagels, pieces of bread and wraps, signature sandwiches, crisp salads, hearty soups, natural cream cheeses, gourmet coffee, and indulgent desserts. Bruegger's Enterprises was founded in 1983 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

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