M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-06-28 |
| Target | Berry |
| Sector | Plastics |
| Buyer(s) |
Graham Partners
Apollo Global Management |
| Sellers(s) |
Laud Collier Capital
CCMP Capital Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Deal Value | 2.3B USD |
| Advisor(s) | Goldman Sachs J.P. Morgan Securities (Financial) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| PE ASSETS | 5.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Graham Partners is a private equity that targets middle market industrial and manufacturing companies. The Firm seeks to invest in businesses based in the US and also consider investments in Canada and Western Europe. Graham Partners focuses on strong growth potential companies with high return on invested capital, led by experienced management teams in revenues between $30 - $500 million and EBITDA between $10 million and $50 million. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $100 million in equity and the balance via debt and can invest higher than $100 million through co-investments. Broad areas of interest include building products, water management, medical products, consumer products, packaged food & beverage, packaging, aerospace/defense, agriculture, capital equipment, energy related products, home and outdoor, sports and leisure, and transportation services. Prospective transaction types include MBOs, recapitalization and growth capital financing. Graham Partners is an affiliate of The Graham Group was formed in 1988 and is based in Newton Square, Pennsylvania.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 14 of 56 |
| Sector (Plastics) | 4 of 7 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 4 of 12 |
| State (Indiana) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 13 of 49 |
| Year (2006) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-30 |
Infiltrator Water Technologies
Old Saybrook, Connecticut, United States Infiltrator Water Technologies LLC is a manufacturer of products for the water and wastewater industries. Infiltrator manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. Infiltrator Water Technologies LLC was founded in 1987 and is based in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-28 |
TransAxle
Cinnaminson, New Jersey, United States TransAxle is a remanufacturer of drivetrain related components (transmissions, differentials, hydraulic pumps, and motors) and is an authorized distribution partner of ArvinMeritor, Eaton, Dana, Bendix, and over 100 other OE product lines. Transaxle was founded in 1979 and is based in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1990 |
| PE ASSETS | 45.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Apollo Global Management is a global alternative investment firm. The Firm segments its activity between private equity, capital markets, real estate, and publicly traded investment funds. Within private equity, Apollo targets traditional buyouts, distressed situations, as well as minority investments to help companies make acquisitions or fund other needs. Sectors of interest include chemicals, commodities, consumer/retail, distribution, transportation, financial services, business services, manufacturing, industrial, media/cable/leisure, packaging, and satellite/wireless. Apollo's geographic coverage spans Europe, North America, and Asia. Apollo manages publicly traded Apollo Investment Corporation, which provides equity and junior capital to middle-market companies, as well as Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. Apollo Global Management was formed in 1990 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 140 |
| Sector (Plastics) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 3 of 30 |
| State (Indiana) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 10 of 101 |
| Year (2006) | 3 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 21 of 50 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-02-01 |
Linens ‘N’ Things
Sacramento, California, United States Linens ‘N Things is a retailer and brand of home goods and furnishings. |
Buy | $1.3B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-01 |
Federal Broach & Machine
Harrison, Michigan, United States Federal Broach & Machine Company is a manufacturer of specialized broach machines and broach tools. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Merchant Bank |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Laud Collier Capital LLC is a private equity firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in US based middle-market companies. Sectors of interest include basic materials, consumer products, business services, distribution, and transportation. Laud Collier looks to commit $5 to $25 million of equity capital per transaction in companies valued up to $150 million. Laud Collier will not invest in oil and gas exploration, real estate, technology development, or retailing. Laud Collier Capital LLC was formed in 2002 and is based in Chatham, New Jersey.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 12 |
| Sector (Plastics) | 1 of 4 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 2 |
| State (Indiana) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 6 of 12 |
| Year (2006) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-01 |
Oneida Molded Plastics
Oneida, New York, United States Oneida Molded Plastics is a manufacturer of premium injection-molded plastic products and high quality secondary value-added services. Oneida Molded Plastics was founded in 1964 and is based in Oneida, New York. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-01 |
General Products
Livona, Michigan, United States General Products Corp. is a provider of full-service supplier of highly-engineered, complex and precision-machined components and assemblies to the North American automotive and heavy-duty truck markets. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 18.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
CCMP Capital is a large private equity firm focused on buyout and growth equity valued up to $2 billion. Sectors of interest include consumer, retail, and services (specialty retail, direct marketing, consumer packaged goods); media/telecom (consumer and trade publishing, content and programming, broadcasting, cable, wireless and wire line communications ); industrial (chemicals, manufacturing, distribution, automotive); energy (exploration and production, power generation, renewable energy, services); and healthcare (services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices). The Firm's target investment size is $100 to $500 million. CCMP Capital Advisors was formed in 1984 and was spun off in 2006 from JP Morgan Chase. The Firm is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 28 of 78 |
| Sector (Plastics) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 4 of 23 |
| State (Indiana) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 26 of 61 |
| Year (2006) | 5 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 6 of 30 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-05 |
Cumulus Media Partners
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Cumulus Media Partners, LLC owns and operates radio broadcasting stations. The company, through its AM and FM radio stations, serves listeners, communities, advertisers, and agencies in Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, York, Albemarle, and Anniston. The company was formerly known as Susquehanna Radio Corp. and it changed its name to Cumulus Media Partners, LLC in May, 2006. |
Buy | $1.3B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-06 |
HOB Entertainment
Beverly Hills, California, United States House of Blues Entertainment LLC (HOB) is a multidimensional entertainment company that capitalizes on the popularity and universality of music through the development of its House of Blues brand. HOB operates destination-based entertainment clubs, which integrate a live music hall, a theme restaurant and bar and a specialty retail store. HOB Entertainment was acquired by Live Nation in November of 2006. |
Sell | $350M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| PE ASSETS | 155.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division is the investment arm of Goldman Sachs. The primary corporate investment group within the Merchant Banking Division is Goldman Sachs' direct investment arm. GS's direct investment arm consists of GS Capital Partners, GS Mezzanine Partners, and GS Growth Partners. GS Capital Partners is the direct corporate equity investment group which seeks LBO, recapitalization, and growth investments to help fund acquisitions, expansions, recapitalizations, restructurings, buyouts, and take privates. GS Capital Partners looks to invest between $50 and $800 million in opportunities in North/South America, Europe, Asia. GS Mezzanine Partners is the junior capital arm of Goldman Sachs. GS Mezzanine looks to invest between $200 million and and $800 million in transactions valued up to $10 billion. Investment proceeds are used to fund leveraged buyouts, expansion financings, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and restructurings. GS Growth looks to invest in growth equity transactions. The unit seeks to commit $20 to $200 million per investment. Other units within GS's merchant banking division include Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Urban Investments. Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 110 |
| Sector (Plastics) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 32 |
| State (Indiana) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 7 of 78 |
| Year (2006) | 4 of 6 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 11 of 32 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-05-18 |
Nuera Communications
Somerset, New Jersey, United States Nuera Communications - a provider of Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) infrastructure solutions. |
Sell | $85M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-07 |
Suddenlink
St. Louis, Missouri, United States Suddenlink is a major U.S. cable broadband provider, supporting the information, communication and entertainment demands of approximately 1.3 million customers in North Carolina, West Virginia, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and California. Suddenlink was formed in 2003 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. |
Buy | - |
