M&A Deal Summary

Arcane Capital Partners Acquires Wescon Plastics

On January 16, 2024, family office Arcane Capital Partners acquired plastics company Wescon Plastics from Nova Capital Management

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Arcane Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Plastics sector.
  • This is Arcane Capital Partners’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Arcane Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Kansas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-01-16
Target Wescon Plastics
Sector Plastics
Buyer(s) Arcane Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Nova Capital Management
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Wescon Plastics

Wichita, Kansas, United States
Wescon Plastics is a manufacturer of custom plastic injection moulded parts using highly-engineered resins primarily for the battery and heavy duty truck industries. Wescon Plastics was founded in 1972 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Arcane Capital Partners is a privately held investment firm focused on backing entrepreneurs and businesses in emerging markets and disruptive technology sectors. The Firm provides capital and strategic support to help portfolio companies scale and innovate. Arcane takes a long-term approach to building value, leveraging experience across early-stage and growth-stage investments. Arcane Capital Partners is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Plastics M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Kansas M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2024 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-16 Petroflex

Gainesville, Texas, United States

Petroflex manufactures superior quality, continuous length HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) conduit and accessories for the Electric Utility, Renewables (Wind & Solar), Irrigation, Telecommunications and Data/Voice industries. Petroflex was founded in 1983 and is based in Gainesville, Texas.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Nova Capital Management

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Secondary Investor
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 3.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Nova Capital Management is a private equity firm that highly focuses on corporate and private equity portfolios companies located in the UK, US and Europe. The firm looks to Invest in companies with a enterprise value of £ 50 – 500 million. Areas of interest include engineering & manufacturing, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, services & distribution, technology and media & telecoms. Nova Capital Management is formed in 2002 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 39 of 40
Sector: Plastics M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 9 of 9
State: Kansas M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 16 of 16
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-01 Walbro

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Walbro is a large manufacturer of carburetors and a major manufacturer of ignition systems, fuel injection and air/fuel management components, and fuel storage and delivery components for engines targeted at outdoor power equipment, marine, recreational and two-wheel applications. Walbro was founded in 1950 and is based in Tucson, Arizona.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-03-18 Sterling Thermal Technology

Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Sterling Thermal Technology is a manufacturer of comprehensive range of heat exchangers. Sterling Thermal Technology has experience in many sectors of industry including pharmaceuticals, rail and transportation, defence and oil and gas. Sterling Thermal Technology was founded in 1904 and is based in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.

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