Investment Summary

AEA Investors Invests In Chemical Guys

On July 1, 2021, private equity firm AEA Investors invested in automotive company Chemical Guys

Investment Highlights
  • This is AEA Investors’ 2nd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is AEA Investors’ 90th transaction in the United States.
  • This is AEA Investors’ 7th transaction in California.

Investment Summary
Date 2021-07-01
Target Chemical Guys
Sector Automotive
Investor(s) AEA Investors
Deal Type Stake Purchase

Target

Chemical Guys

Torrance, California, United States
Chemical Guys is a digitally native and omnichannel marketer and provider of premium branded automotive detailing products, tools and accessories. Chemical Guys is based in Torrance, California.

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Investor

AEA Investors

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 19.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 102 of 119
Sector (Automotive) 2 of 2
Type (Stake Purchase) 6 of 6
State (California) 7 of 9
Country (United States) 90 of 104
Year (2021) 4 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-27 Dayton Parts

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Dayton Parts is a manufacturer and distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer replacement parts. The Company manufactures aftermarket leaf springs and is a full-line distributor of heavy-duty undercarriage replacement parts, such as springs, brake and wheel-end suspensions, and steering components. Dayton Parts was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Sell $338M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-12 Polygon

Stockholm, Sweden

Polygon is a fire and water property damage restoration service provider with global operations serving a range of sectors including insurance, property management, and industrial clients. Polygon is based in Stockholm, Sweden.

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