M&A Deal Summary

American Outdoor Brands Acquires Thompson/Center Arms Company

On January 3, 2007, American Outdoor Brands acquired consumer products company Thompson/Center Arms Company from TGV Partners for 102M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is American Outdoor Brands’ 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is American Outdoor Brands’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is American Outdoor Brands’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is American Outdoor Brands’ 1st transaction in New Hampshire.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-01-03
Target Thompson/Center Arms Company
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) American Outdoor Brands
Sellers(s) TGV Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 102M USD

Target

Thompson/Center Arms Company

Springfield, New Hampshire, United States
(“T/C Arms”) is the leading producer of Black Powder firearms and accessories for the hunting and shooting marketplace. T/C designs, produces and markets an extensive line of BlackPowder firearms, single-shot modern firearms, and related hunting accessories and is the #1 producer of Black Powder firearms and the 5th largest overall firearms producer in North America.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

American Outdoor Brands

Columbia, Missouri, United States
Category Company
Founded 2020
Sector Defense
Employees315
Revenue 201M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

American Outdoor Brands is a firearm manufacturer and designer, delivering a broad portfolio of firearms, related products, and training to the global military, law enforcement, and consumer markets. American Outdoor Brands was founded in 2020 and is based in Columbia, Missouri.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 7
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 7
State (New Hampshire) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 7
Year (2007) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 5
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-06-18 Universal Safety Response

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Universal Safety Response, Inc. is a full-service perimeter security integrator, barrier manufacturer and installer. Founded in 1994, USR is the original creator of GRAB(R), which has become the fastest growing barrier technology in the world. USR serves a variety of clients in the defense, transportation and petrol-chemical industries, as well as corporate facilities, airports, Fortune 500 companies, and national laboratories.

Buy $26M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

TGV Partners

Newport Beach, California, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1990
PE ASSETS 150M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TGV Partners is a private investment group focused on investments in traditional branded manufacturing and service businesses. TGV generally seeks smaller, profitable, established businesses with up to $50 million in sales where the Firm can partner with management to build companies. TGV looks to invest $3 to $10 million in transactions valued up to $50 million. Target companies typically operate in sectors with significant barriers to entry and attractive growth prospects. TGV Partners was formed in 1990 and is based in Newport Beach, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 8
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (New Hampshire) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 8
Year (2007) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-09-01 Garfield & Marks Designs

New York, New York, United States

Garfield & Marks Designs is a designer and marketer of women’s clothing which is sold to smaller specialty retailers and select major retail chains under Garfield & Marks, Womyn, Plenair and Kenar labels. The company contracts with foreign suppliers for the manufacture of all of its garments.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-06-15 Horton Archery

Kent, Ohio, United States

Horton Archery LLC manufactures and distributes crossbows accessories and hunting supplies, cocking devices, strings and cables, tuners, and sound stoppers. Horton Archery was founded in 1985 and is based in Kent, Ohio.

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