M&A Deal Summary

AUA Private Equity Partners Acquires Western Smokehouse Partners

On March 28, 2023, private equity firm AUA Private Equity Partners acquired food company Western Smokehouse Partners from Monogram Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 8th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 14th transaction in the United States.
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 2nd transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-03-28
Target Western Smokehouse Partners
Sector Food
Buyer(s) AUA Private Equity Partners
Sellers(s) Monogram Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Harris Williams (Financial)

Target

Western Smokehouse Partners

Galesburg, Illinois, United States
Western Smokehouse Partners provides manufacturing solutions for the top brands and retailers in premium, crafted protein snacks. The company provides co-manufactured, private-label, and branded meat snacks. It operates four facilities throughout the Midwestern United States. Western Smokehouse Partners is based in Galesburg, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

AUA Private Equity Partners

West Palm Beach, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2012
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

AUA Private Equity Partners is an operationally-focused, private equity firm that makes control and significant minority equity investments in companies operating in the consumer, media, and business services sectors. The Firm also targets Hispanic-oriented companies and family-owned businesses located in the US. AUA seeks businesses with at least $5 million in EBITDA and valued up to $250 million. Prospective companies typically have recurring revenue, strong growth prospects, sustainable competitive advantages, and in a position to benefit from 'demographic trends'. AUA Private Equity Partners was formed in 2012 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 16
Sector (Food) 8 of 10
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 1
State (Illinois) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 14 of 16
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-18 TruFood Manufacturing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

TruFood Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of branded and private-label nutrition bars, protein bars, chocolate moulded products, and baked goods. TruFood Manufacturing's products are sold at the club, grocery, drug, convenience, and department stores worldwide. TruFood Manufacturing was founded in 2002 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-04 Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing

Van Buren, Indiana, United States

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is a manufacturer of popcorn and snacking products. Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing was founded in 1928 and is based in Van Buren, Indiana.

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Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Monogram Capital Partners is a consumer and retail focused private equity firm. The Firm looks for businesses with strong/differentiated brands with revenues of $5 to $250 million. Specific areas of interest include food/beverage, restaurants, consumer healthcare, animal health, beauty/personal care, and apparel/accessories. Monogram was formed in 2014 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 1
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-12 Foundry

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Foundry has launched, scaled, and successfully exited brands that generated over $2B in revenue. The company uses its experience, industry expertise, and technology platform to acquire, build and grow enduring brands. Foundry is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-04-02 Tru Fragrance + Beauty

Willowbrook, Illinois, United States

Tru Fragrance + Beauty designs, produce, and market fragrance & beauty brands that intimately connect with consumers. Tru Fragrance + Beauty was founded in 1969 and is based in Willowbrook, Illinois.

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