M&A Deal Summary

Audax Private Equity Acquires Justrite

On November 16, 2015, private equity firm Audax Private Equity acquired safety/security company Justrite from Baird Capital, JZ Partners and Triangle Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Audax Private Equity’s 3rd transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Audax Private Equity’s 83rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Audax Private Equity’s 8th transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-11-16
Target Justrite
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Audax Private Equity
Sellers(s) Baird Capital
JZ Partners
Triangle Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Lincoln International (Financial)

Target

Justrite

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States
Justrite is a manufacturer of safety products that are designed to help companies prevent catastrophic events caused by fire or spillage of hazardous materials. Justrite was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Audax Private Equity

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 19.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Audax Private Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring control positions in a variety of mid to large North American headquartered companies. The Firm segments its activities into lower middle-market and larger scale investing. Within its larger group, Audax targets profitable businesses valued up to $800 million and within its lower middle-market group, the Firm seeks companies valued up to $125 million. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products/services, financial services, healthcare services, industrial services, software, and technology. Audax has a special interest in businesses that can benefit from a buy and build investment strategy for growth. Audax Private Equity was formed in 1999 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 85 of 167
Sector (Safety/Security) 3 of 5
Type (Secondary Buyout) 34 of 72
State (Illinois) 8 of 16
Country (United States) 83 of 158
Year (2015) 10 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-10-29 Flexstar

San Jose, California, United States

Flexstar Technology is a provider of advanced test and related proprietary software solutions for the storage technology market.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-07 Meridian Programs

New Brighton, Minnesota, United States

Meridian Programs is a provider of addiction treatment services at residential and outpatient facilities. Meridian Programs is based in New Brighton, Minnesota.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Baird Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 3.1B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Baird Capital Partners (BCP) is the US private equity arm of Baird Private Equity. BCP makes investments in middle-market companies based in the US. BCP targets companies valued between $25 and $125 million and looks to invest between $15 and $35 million of equity per transaction. BCP focuses on three primary areas including business services (transaction processing, process outsourcing, professional services), healthcare (outsourcing services, medical products, contract manufacturing), and manufactured products (industrial/commercial, specialty consumer, distribution). BCP is affiliated with Baird Capital Partners Europe, Baird Capital Partners Asia, Baird Venture Partners, and Granville Baird Capital Partners. Baird Capital Partners is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 50
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 8 of 14
State (Illinois) 5 of 5
Country (United States) 33 of 44
Year (2015) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-31 Backyard Discovery

Pittsburg, Kansas, United States

Backyard Discovery is a manufacturer of wood swing sets, playhouses, patio products, and sheds under many brands. Backyard Discovery was founded in 1968 and is based in River Grove, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-12 Jiangsu Xinghe Valve

Yangzhong, China

Jiangsu Xinghe Valve Co. is an instrumentation valves and fittings company located in Jiangsu Province, China. an instrumentation valves and fittings company located in Jiangsu Province, China. Xinghe Valve designs, produces and markets a range of instrumentation valves and fittings for oil and gas, petrochemical, nuclear power plants, waste water and other process control applications.

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SELLER

JZ Partners


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

JZ Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market companies valued up to $200 million. JZ seeks profitable companies with strong management, defensible market positions, and low capital expenditures. Sectors of interest include niche manufacturing, value-added distribution, industrial services, healthcare, education, transportation, and business services. JZ Partners was formed in 1986 and has offices in Chicago and New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 12
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 6
State (Illinois) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 12
Year (2015) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-05-01 SloanLED

San Angelo, Texas, United States

SloanLED is a designer and manufacturer of LED lighting systems for use in sign, spa, and optoelectronic applications. SloanLED was founded in 1957 and is based in San Angelo, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-01 SPL

Houston, Texas, United States

SPL is an independent provider of critical outsourced hydrocarbon measurement, analysis, and reporting services for oil and gas production and transport in the United States. The Company provides a comprehensive suite of gas and liquid laboratory tests and related field services from its network of 8 labs and 14 field service locations across the U.S. and counts leading independent and major exploration and production companies, as well as midstream operators, among its customers. SPL’s test and measurement services enable its customers to evaluate the composition of the hydrocarbons they are producing to fine-tune production from wells, market products downstream, meet regulatory reporting requirements, and ensure accurate payment of royalties to leaseholders. Southern Petroleum Laboratories was founded in 1944 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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SELLER

Triangle Capital

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION


DEAL STATS #
Overall 26 of 71
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 10 of 28
State (Illinois) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 26 of 70
Year (2015) 11 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-11-05 Centerfield

Los Angeles, California, United States

Centerfield is a technology-driven marketing and customer acquisition company driving millions for sales for residential services, business services, and telecommunications brands. Centerfield's marketing and sales technology platform, Dugout, and leading consumer guides engage with in-market consumers to help them purchase internet, TV, wireless, landline, and home security, amongst other products and services. Centerfield was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Boston, New York, South Florida, Kingston and Montego Bay.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-14 Captek Softgel International

Cerritos, California, United States

Captek Softgel International is a manufacturer and distributor of specialty softgel formulations in the nutraceutical sector to the US and global markets. Captek Softgel International was founded in 1996 and is based in Cerritos, California.

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