M&A Deal Summary |
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Date | 2014-04-08 |
Target | Luminator |
Sector | Technology Hardware |
Buyer(s) |
Audax Private Equity
BNP Paribas Developpement |
Sellers(s) | Levine Leichtman Capital Partners |
Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
Advisor(s) | Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Financial) Weil Gotshal & Manges (Legal) |
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Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1999 |
PE ASSETS | 19.0B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | # |
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Overall | 70 of 167 |
Sector (Technology Hardware) | 2 of 3 |
Type (Secondary Buyout) | 24 of 72 |
State (Texas) | 7 of 16 |
Country (United States) | 68 of 158 |
Year (2014) | 6 of 11 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-03-04 |
CURT Group
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States CURT Group is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of towing solutions, and trailer and cargo management accessories for passenger vehicles and trucks. Its products are sold through installers, distributors, e-commerce, retail, and auto dealer channels. CURT Group was founded in 1994 and is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-07-09 |
Wheel Pros
Lakewood, Colorado, United States Wheel Pros is a designer, marketer, and distributor of branded automotive aftermarket wheels, performance tires, and accessories. Wheel Pros was founded in 1995 and is based in Lakewood, Colorado. |
Buy | - |
Category | Growth Capital Firm |
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Founded | 1988 |
Size | Middle-Market |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
BNP Paribas Developpement is the growth-oriented development arm of financial services firm and bank BNP Paribas. BNP Paribas Developpement supports a range of lower middle-market companies and looks to invest in minority positions to support growth. BNP Paribas Developpement was formed in 1988 and is based in Paris, France.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 4 of 21 |
Sector (Technology Hardware) | 1 of 1 |
Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 6 |
State (Texas) | 1 of 1 |
Country (United States) | 1 of 2 |
Year (2014) | 1 of 3 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2012-10-18 |
Unipex Group
Paris, France Unipex Group is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of more than 2000 value-added products for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemical and nutrition industries, Its ‘Active Ingredients and Specialty Chemicals’ division develops and produces innovative active ingredients, in addition to distributing active ingredients and special chemicals on behalf of third parties. Unipex Group was founded in 1968 and is based in Paris, France. |
Buy | €20M |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-05-19 |
Avidsen
Tours, France Avidsen designs and distributes solutions and connected equipment for individuals and professionals. Avidsen markets a wide range of products through different brands. Avidsen is based in Tours, France. |
Buy | €24M |
Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
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Founded | 1984 |
PE ASSETS | 12.9B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) is a West Coast US based private investment firm that targets mezzanine and other structured equity investments in middle-market companies. The Firm has several funds, each with different strategies. LLCP's larger fund targets subordinated debt, preferred equity, and/or common equity investments in companies with $100 to $750 million of revenue. The Firm's smaller fund invests $5 to $15 million in emerging companies with less than $25 million in revenue. LLCP also invests in financially distressed businesses. LLCP was formed in 1984 and has offices in Beverly Hills, California; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; New York City; and London.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 15 of 56 |
Sector (Technology Hardware) | 1 of 3 |
Type (Secondary Buyout) | 5 of 30 |
State (Texas) | 2 of 9 |
Country (United States) | 15 of 51 |
Year (2014) | 1 of 3 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-03-31 |
Nobles Worldwide
St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, United States Nobles Worldwide, Inc. is the largest supplier of ammunition feed systems to all branches of the U.S. military and its allies. Nobles are recognized globally for their superior durability products, cutting-edge designs, and rigorous quality assurance. Nobles Worldwide offer lighter, stronger and more flexible materials used in ammunition chutes, magazines, gun mounts, and weapon stations. Nobles are based in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-04-16 |
Carpets N More
Henderson, Nevada, United States Floors N More LLC is a provider of high-quality flooring products and flooring installation services to the home builder and consumer markets in Southern Nevada. The Company sells and installs carpet, vinyl, tile, natural stone and other floor covering and home furnishings to home builders, such as KB Home, for their Southern Nevada development projects, as well as to individual consumers at its three retail locations in the Las Vegas Valley. |
Sell | - |