M&A Deal Summary

AUA Private Equity Partners Acquires Westminster Pet Products

On September 8, 2020, private equity firm AUA Private Equity Partners acquired food company Westminster Pet Products

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 5th transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is AUA Private Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in Rhode Island.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-09-08
Target Westminster Pet Products
Sector Food
Buyer(s) AUA Private Equity Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Westminster Pet Products

Cumberland, Rhode Island, United States
Westminster Pet Products is a developer and marketer of pet treats, chews and supplies as well as shoe care products. Westminster Pet Products was founded in 1913 and is based in Cumberland, Rhode Island.

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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 10 of 15
Sector (Food) 5 of 9
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 7 of 8
State (Rhode Island) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 10 of 15
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-18 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
2020-10-13 Indulge Desserts Holdings

Freeport, New York, United States

Indulge Desserts Holdings LLC is a manufacturer of premium gourmet desserts, offering a full line of American and international/ethnic, all-natural products to the foodservice and retail markets across the U.S. Indulge Desserts Holdings LLC is based in Freeport, New York.

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