Investment Summary

Ardenton Capital Invests In Shaftec Automotive Components

On November 30, 2018, private equity firm Ardenton Capital invested in automotive company Shaftec Automotive Components

Investment Highlights
  • This is Ardenton Capital’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Ardenton Capital’s 3rd transaction in the United Kingdom.

Investment Summary

Date 2018-11-30
Target Shaftec Automotive Components
Sector Automotive
Investor(s) Ardenton Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

Shaftec Automotive Components

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Shaftec Automotive Components is a supplier of automotive parts to the UK aftermarket. Backed by the highest levels of availability and exceptional customer service, Shaftec offers its customers the largest range of premium products, including driveshafts, brake calipers, and steering racks. Shaftec employs 130 people, operating from its 42,000 sq. ft. facility in Birmingham, where it manufactures and distributes products across the UK and Europe. Shaftec Automotive Components was founded in 1979 and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Ardenton Capital

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 300M CAD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ardenton Capital is a private equity firm focused on partnering with profitable (> $5 million of EBITDA) middle-market companies throughout North America and the UK. Ardenton is sector agnostic but looks for opportunities in the infrastructure, building materials, business services, IT/communications, consumer products, food, and healthcare sectors. The Firm does not have an investment horizon and actively works with management to drive growth. Ardenton Capital was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 15
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 8 of 12
Country: United Kingdom M&A 3 of 6
Year: 2018 M&A 3 of 3
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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