Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2012-06-04 |
| Target | BSM Engenharia |
| Sector | Distribution |
| Investor(s) |
ACON Investments
JZ Partners |
| Deal Type | Growth Capital |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 7.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
ACON Investments is an international private equity firm that targets investments in the US, Europe, and Latin America. ACON's investment strategy covers 'opportunities at times of change - responding at points of inflection where value creation is possible'. Examples include businesses that serve the rapidly growing US Hispanic population, energy and energy service needs, businesses in need of operational help, and opportunities in Latin America resulting from economic deregulation and political liberalization. ACON's looks for companies where it can commit $20 to $150 million of equity capital. Target sectors include consumer products and services, distribution, business services and industrial manufacturing. ACON Investments was formed in 1996 and has offices in Washington DC; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, California; and Madrid, Spain.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 30 of 74 |
| Sector: Distribution M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 12 of 23 |
| Country: Brazil M&A | 2 of 5 |
| Year: 2012 M&A | 3 of 5 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-01 |
Waldo s
Baja California, Mexico Waldo's operates the first nationally branded dollar-store chain in Mexico. The Waldo's store offers brand and private label products to customers at great value. The company operated 225 retail stores across Mexico, including U.S./Mexico border areas. Bravo sourced the transaction through its network of business owners and was attracted to Waldo's experienced management team and high growth potential. Waldo's is based in Baja California, Mexico. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-17 |
Suzo-Happ Group
Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States Suzo-Happ Group is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor gaming, amusement, and industrial, vending, interactive/kiosk, and PC arcade parts and accessories. Suzo-Happ Group was founded in 1986 and is based in Mount Prospect, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
JZ Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market companies valued up to $200 million. JZ seeks profitable companies with strong management, defensible market positions, and low capital expenditures. Sectors of interest include niche manufacturing, value-added distribution, industrial services, healthcare, education, transportation, and business services. JZ Partners was formed in 1986 and has offices in Chicago and New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 18 |
| Sector: Distribution M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals | 1 of 2 |
| Country: Brazil M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2012 M&A | 1 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-01 |
Justrite
Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Justrite is a manufacturer of safety products that are designed to help companies prevent catastrophic events caused by fire or spillage of hazardous materials. Justrite was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-17 |
Suzo-Happ Group
Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States Suzo-Happ Group is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor gaming, amusement, and industrial, vending, interactive/kiosk, and PC arcade parts and accessories. Suzo-Happ Group was founded in 1986 and is based in Mount Prospect, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
