M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2012-07-18 |
| Target | Ward Adhesives |
| Sector | Distribution |
| Buyer(s) | Applied Adhesives |
| Sellers(s) |
Ellipse Capital
Midwest Mezzanine Funds Svoboda Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Merger |
| Advisor(s) | Madeira Partners (Financial) |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Sector | Distribution |
Applied Adhesives is a distributor of adhesives, dispensing equipment, assembly automation systems, and production tools. Applied Adhesives was founded in 1971 and is based in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 13 |
| Sector (Distribution) | 1 of 4 |
| Type (Merger) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Wisconsin) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 13 |
| Year (2012) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-13 |
Adhezion
Rockford, Michigan, United States Adhezion is a distributor of adhesive products and application equipment focused on the automotive and packaging markets in North America. Adhezion is based in Rockford, Michigan. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ellipse Capital is a private investment group focused on partnering with management teams to acquire distribution businesses. Ellipse looks to identify companies where the Firm can work with management to expand geographic reach, product/service offerings, and customers. For new company investments, Ellipse seeks to invest $10 to $50 million for controlling positions in businesses valued up to $100 million. Ellipse Capital was formed in 2008 and is based in Chicago.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 8 |
| Sector (Distribution) | 4 of 6 |
| Type (Merger) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Wisconsin) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 5 of 8 |
| Year (2012) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-04 |
GPA Specialty Substrate Solutions
McCook, Illinois, United States GPA is a marketer and value-added distributor of specialty printable substrates in North America. The company sells specialty labels, paper, substrates, and films and provides technical knowledge to the printing and graphic arts industry across the country. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-24 |
GPA Specialty Substrate Solutions
McCook, Illinois, United States GPA is a marketer and value-added distributor of specialty printable substrates in North America. The company sells specialty labels, paper, substrates, and films and provides technical knowledge to the printing and graphic arts industry across the country. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Midwest Mezzanine Funds (MMF) is a provider of junior capital to lower middle-market, US and Canadian companies. MMF looks to invest $4 to $15 million to support buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and growth capital needs. Prospective companies generally have consistent profits ($3 million of EBITDA), low capital intensity, and sustainable competitive advantages. Broad areas of interest include manufacturing, value-added distribution, and services. MMF will not invest in high technology, energy, or real estate. Midwest Mezzanine was formed in 1992 and has offices in Chicago and Monroe, Michigan.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 22 of 56 |
| Sector (Distribution) | 1 of 5 |
| Type (Merger) | 2 of 2 |
| State (Wisconsin) | 1 of 4 |
| Country (United States) | 21 of 55 |
| Year (2012) | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-05 |
Culligan
Rosemont, Illinois, United States Culligan offers water softeners, filtration systems, industrial water treatment solutions, and drinking water systems. Culligan was founded in 1936 and is based in Rosemont, Illinois. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-09 |
LeadingResponse
Tampa, Florida, United States LeadingResponse is client acquisition and lead generation specialist to professional service firms. LeadingResponse offers technology-enabled, data-driven client acquisition services to professional services end markets. LeadingResponse was founded in 1995 and is based in Tampa, Florida and with operations in Plano, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 400M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Svoboda Capital Partners is a private equity firm that seeks buyout, recapitalization, and growth capital investments in mid-sized companies with leading market positions, strong customer relationships, and high margins. Svoboda generally looks to invest up to $25 million in businesses generating sales of $10 to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 to $15 million. Sectors of interest include value-added distribution, business services, and consumer products. Svoboda Capital Partners was formed in 1998 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 18 of 34 |
| Sector (Distribution) | 4 of 11 |
| Type (Merger) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Wisconsin) | 2 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 18 of 34 |
| Year (2012) | 2 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-13 |
Nth Degree
Duluth, Georgia, United States Nth Degree is a provider of exhibit management and event services. The company provides specialized installation and dismantle services for trade shows and also serves as an experiential marketing and management agency. Nth Degree is based in Duluth, Georgia. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-05 |
Parts Now
Middleton, Wisconsin, United States Parts Now is a distributor of consumable printer parts and related accessories and trainer of printer repair technicians. Parts Now was founded in 1989 and is based in Middleton, Wisconsin. |
Sell | - |
