Explore All 49 Secondary Buyout Franchising Deals - Search the Database Free
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| Date | June 15, 2005 |
| Target | Meineke |
| Sector | Franchising |
| Buyer(s) | Ares Private Equity Group |
| Sellers(s) |
Arrowhead Investment Management
Halifax Group Carousel Capital |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
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| Founded | 2003 |
| PE ASSETS | 24.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ares Private Equity Group is the private equity arm of Ares Management, a global alternative asset manager. The Ares Private Equity Group specializes in opportunistic majority/shared control investments in under-capitalized middle-market companies. Ares looks for companies with strong franchises and attractive growth opportunities. The Group prefers to be the lead investor and will invest across the capital structure, including common equity, preferred equity, convertible equity/debt and senior debt. Areas of interest include business services, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, industrial, energy and consumer products and services. Ares Private Equity Group was formed in 2003 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
| Deal Context for Buyer | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 10 of 126 |
| Sector: Franchising | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout | 1 of 46 |
| State: North Carolina | 1 of 6 |
| Country: United States | 8 of 93 |
| Year: 2005 | 2 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-16 |
Ameriqual Group
Evansville, Indiana, United States AmeriQual Group is a food processing company that specializes in the development, processing, packaging, and distribution of high-quality shelf-stable foods. Ameriqual provides innovative solutions to major branded food companies, food service providers, retailers, and the United States Department of Defense. Ameriqual Group was founded in 1987 and is based in Evansville, Indiana. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-08 |
Palm Coast Data
Palm Coast, Florida, United States Palm Coast Data LLC is a fulfillment and response management company focused primarily on the magazine publishing industry. Services provided to customers included front end processing, customer service, direct mail services, letter shop services, and online communications. Palm Coast Data LLC was founded in 1984 and is based in Palm Coast, Florida. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Arrowhead Investment Management is a provider of subordinated debt, preferred stock and non-control common equity to mid-sized businesses. Arrowhead invests alongside private equity sponsors in acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations and growth capital transactions. Arrowhead is a generalist investor, however the Firm tends to focus on healthcare, packaging, chemicals, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, value-added distribution and business services. Arrowhead looks to commit $10 to $100 million in transactions valued up to $500 million. Arrowhead Investment Management was formed in 1996 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
| Deal Context for Seller | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 24 |
| Sector: Franchising | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout | 2 of 14 |
| State: North Carolina | 1 of 4 |
| Country: United States | 6 of 24 |
| Year: 2005 | 2 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-25 |
Kurt Versen Co.
Westwood, New Jersey, United States Kurt Versen Co. is a designer and manufacturer of high end specification-oriented, recessed downlighting for commercial applications. Kurt Versen Co. was formed in 1920 and is based in Westwood, New Jersey. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-10-10 |
Bare Escentuals Beauty
San Francisco, California, United States Bare Escentuals Beauty, Inc. is a developer and multi-channel marketer of cosmetics, skin care and body care products. Bare Escentuals Beauty was formed in 1999 and is based in San Francisco, California. |
Sell | $480M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.5B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Halifax Group is a private equity firm focused on investing in established, profitable, and growing companies. The Firm prefers completing transactions in partnership with management and typically looks to invest $40 to $80 million per acquisition. Prospective companies generally have revenues of at least $20 million and EBITDA greater than $8 million. Sectors of interest include business services, healthcare services, infrastructure services, and 'wellness' products and services. Halifax prefers opportunities located in North America. The Halifax Group was formed in 1999 and is based in Washington, DC, with additional offices in Dallas, Texas and Raleigh, North Carolina.
| Deal Context for Seller | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 24 |
| Sector: Franchising | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout | 1 of 14 |
| State: North Carolina | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States | 1 of 20 |
| Year: 2005 | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-03-01 |
Preferred Homecare
Phoenix, Arizona, United States Founders Healthcare LLC provides home healthcare products and services in the Southwest. The company offers respiratory, home infusion, and home medical equipment therapies and services through its branch offices and service centers. Founders Healthcare was formed in 1997 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-05 |
Polypipe Group
Doncaster, United Kingdom Polypipe Group is a manufactures and sells pressure-rated high density polyethylene pipes. The company's products are used in natural gas distribution, oil and gas gathering, municipal water and waste water, industrial and mining, nuclear power, landfill, and irrigation markets. Polypipe Group was founded in 1980 and is based in Doncaster, the United Kingdom. |
Buy | £293M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.3B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Carousel Capital is a private investment group that invests in companies headquartered in the Southeast US. The Firm targets leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations of businesses in consumer products/services, business services, and healthcare services. Carousel will consider both the majority and minority situations. Prospective companies are generally valued up to $250 million and have at least $3 million of EBITDA. Carousel Capital was formed in 1996 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| Deal Context for Seller | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 21 |
| Sector: Franchising | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout | 1 of 14 |
| State: North Carolina | 1 of 8 |
| Country: United States | 1 of 21 |
| Year: 2005 | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-11 |
Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
Birmingham, Alabama, United States Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is a provider of total car care solutions, oil change, maintenance and repair services. Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers was founded in 1979 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-03 |
Nestor Sales
Largo, Florida, United States Nestor Sales is a wholesaler and distributor of tools, equipment and supplies to the transportation industry. |
Buy | - |
