M&A Deal Summary

ABM Acquires Air Serv

On October 8, 2012, ABM acquired transportation company Air Serv from Symmetric Capital and Petra Capital Partners for 158M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is ABM’s 1st transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is ABM’s 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is ABM’s 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is ABM’s 2nd transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-10-08
Target Air Serv
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) ABM
Sellers(s) Symmetric Capital
Petra Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 158M USD
Advisor(s) Lazard Middle Market (Financial)
King & Spalding (Legal)

Target

Air Serv

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Air Serv Corp. provides in-airport services to major airlines and air transportation companies. Services include bus transportation of airline employees from remote parking lots to the terminal, baggage handling, skycap services, ticket verification, cabin cleaning and wheelchair services.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

ABM

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1909
Sector Business Services
Employees100,000
Revenue 8.1B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

ABM is a provider of end-to-end integrated facility solutions services to commercial, governmental, industrial, institutional, retail, and residential facilities located primarily throughout the United States. The Company’s comprehensive capabilities include expansive facility solutions, energy solutions, commercial cleaning, maintenance and repair, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, parking and security services, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. ABM was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 20
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 17
State (Georgia) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 9 of 18
Year (2012) 2 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-05-02 TEGG

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

TEGG Service Contractors are focused on protecting commercial properties, industrial facilities, educational institutions, municipalities, data centers, and healthcare facilities from electrical hazards and interruptions in electrical service.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-11-01 HHA Services

St. Clair Shores, Michigan, United States

HHA Services is a provider of food and facility management services to hospitals, healthcare systems, long-term care facilities and retirement communities.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Symmetric Capital

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 202M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Symmetric Capital is a private equity firm that invests in profitable growth companies in the US and Canada. Symmetric seeks to invest $5 to $25 million to help fund shareholder liquidity needs, growth, acquisitions, or debt reduction. Symmetric will consider majority or minority positions and typically looks for market-leading companies owned by their founders, a family, or small partnership. Sectors of interest include business services, healthcare and life sciences, software, IT services, applied technology, industrial products, education, logistics and distribution, and consumer products. Symmetric was formed in 2007 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 14
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 11
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 8 of 13
Year (2012) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-01 TekLinks

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

TekLinks, Inc. is a provider of complex technology solutions and managed and cloud services to businesses throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and the Gulf South.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-09-02 Fleet Complete

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Fleet Complete is a provider of fleet, asset and mobile workforce management solutions and offers its software as a service to approximately 5,000 customers globally. Fleet Complete is based in Toronto, Ontario.

Sell -
SELLER

Petra Capital Partners

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 400M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Petra Capital Partners is a private investment firm that invests in US-based, high-growth businesses operating in the business services, healthcare services, media/publishing, telecom, IT, and information services sectors. Target companies are generally cash-flow positive with revenues in excess of $10 million and growth rates above 20%. Petra can commit up to $20 million per transaction. The Firm typically invests in subordinated debentures with warrants to purchase equity securities. Petra Capital Partners is licensed as a SBIC. The Firm was formed in 1996 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 30
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 17
State (Georgia) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 11 of 30
Year (2012) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 6 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-01 Apollo Brands

Dallas, Texas, United States

Apollo Brands is an operator of consumer products company that offers its retail partners and consumers quality products at an unsurpassed value by leveraging its expertise in designing and sourcing innovative goods. Apollo Brands is based in Dallas, Texas.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-19 Santé Pediatric Services

Frisco, Texas, United States

Santé Pediatric Services is a provider of pediatric rehabilitation services in the state. The Company offers customizable therapy programs for children that include Speech & Language Pathology, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in both clinic and/or home settings.

Sell -