M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2010-05-28 |
| Target | Hillman Solutions |
| Sector | Distribution |
| Buyer(s) |
HarbourVest Partners
Oak Hill Capital AEA Investors |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 815M USD |
| Advisor(s) | Barclays Investment Bank (Financial) Kirkland & Ellis (Legal) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| PE ASSETS | 86.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
HarbourVest Partners, LLC is an investment firm that makes investments in new private equity partnerships, acquires secondary interests, and makes direct investments in operating companies. HarbourVest's largest investment area is investments in private equity funds, comprising of approximately 2/3 of HarbourVest's assets. HarbourVest's direct investment group looks for investments in growth oriented businesses at a variety of stages. The Group generally targets co-investments of $5 to $100 million, growth capital financings of $5 to $40 million, or mezzanine commitments of $5 to $20 million. Sectors of interest include software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, and financial services. HarbourVest was formed in 1997 to assume the business of Hancock Venture Partners which was formed in 1982. HarbourVest Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 83 of 223 |
| Sector (Distribution) | 1 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 17 of 55 |
| State (Ohio) | 1 of 4 |
| Country (United States) | 50 of 134 |
| Year (2010) | 5 of 12 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 43 of 68 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-01 |
Carlile Bancshares
Forth Worth, Texas, United States Carlile Bancshares, Inc. is a provider of buying small to regional banks that are looking for shareholder alternatives. Carlile Bancshares, Inc. was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Forth Worth, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-20 |
Gala Coral Group
Essex, United Kingdom Gala Coral Group Ltd. is a fast growing UK retail gaming company, Gala operates successfully in the UK bingo casino, licensed betting offices and multimedia gaming markets. It is by some margin the largest bingo operator in the UK. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| PE ASSETS | 9.5B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Oak Hill Capital Partners was originally formed as the private equity investment vehicle for Robert Bass and in 1999, opened up to outside investors and raised its first private equity fund. Oak Hill looks to invest in middle-market companies and focuses its efforts within six industry groups. The six groups include basic industries; business and financial services; consumer, retail, and distribution; healthcare; media and telecom; and technology. Oak Hill targets businesses with defensible business models, strong market positions, and 'best-in-class' management. Oak Hill Capital was formed in 1986 and has offices in Stamford, Connecticut; Menlo Park, California; and New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 38 of 76 |
| Sector (Distribution) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 8 of 25 |
| State (Ohio) | 4 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 32 of 69 |
| Year (2010) | 4 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 21 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-25 |
ViaWest
Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States ViaWest, Inc. is a provider of data center space, power and managed services to enterprise and SME customers in 16 data centers. Provides first-class colocation and managed services exemplified by strong revenue and profitability growth. ViaWest, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-08 |
Security Networks
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Security Networks is a provider of home security solutions in the U.S. specializing in the sale, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of electronic security alarm systems. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| PE ASSETS | 19.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
AEA Investors is a private investment firm focused on investing in and acquiring businesses headquartered primarily in the US, Europe, and China. AEA looks for companies operating in stable to growing industries with a proven ability to generate positive cash-flow. Broad sectors of interest include value-added industrial products/services, specialty chemicals, consumer products, and services. In addition to its primary middle-market private equity fund, AEA maintains additional funds targeted towards mezzanine financing, senior secured debt, and small business buyouts. AEA Investors was formed in 1968 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 37 of 118 |
| Sector (Distribution) | 8 of 19 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 10 of 54 |
| State (Ohio) | 2 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 32 of 103 |
| Year (2010) | 3 of 7 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-30 |
Cogent Healthcare
Brentwood, Tennessee, United States Cogent Healthcare, Inc. is a provider of private hospitalist and intensivist services. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-11 |
Shoes for Crews
West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Shoes for Crews LLC is a unique rubber compound to produce slip-resistant footwear, significantly reducing slip-and-fall accidents. |
Buy | - |
