M&A Deal Summary

B&W Communication Acquires Active Interest Media

On February 16, 2021, B&W Communication acquired publishing company Active Interest Media from Wind Point Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is B&W Communication’s 1st transaction in the Publishing sector.
  • This is B&W Communication’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is B&W Communication’s 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-02-16
Target Active Interest Media
Sector Publishing
Buyer(s) B&W Communication
Sellers(s) Wind Point Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Active Interest Media

Boulder, Colorado, United States
Active Interest Media is a publisher of enthusiast magazines, events, and websites. AIM publishes several category magazines including American Cowboy, Backpacker, Better Nutrition, Black Belt, Building Systems, The Collectors Guide, Log Home Design Ideas, Log Home Living, Old-House Journal Publications, Optimum Wellness, Southwest Art, Timber Home Living, Vegetarian Times, Wild Oats, Yachts International, Yellowstone Journal and Yoga Journal. Active Interest Media was founded in 2003 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

B&W Communication

Colorado, United States
Category Company
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

B&W Communication company created to acquire and better enthusiast media brands.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Publishing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Colorado) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2021) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wind Point Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 7.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wind Point Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquisitions of mid-sized companies operating in the business services, consumer products, healthcare services, and industrial products sectors. Wind Point looks to invest $60 to $130 million in companies valued up to $500 million. Prospective transaction types include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, industry consolidations, and growth capital financings. Wind Point Partners began investing in 1984 and is based in Chicago.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 47 of 55
Sector (Publishing) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 24 of 26
State (Colorado) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 43 of 50
Year (2021) 2 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-05 Aurorium

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Aurorium is a manufacturer of high-value specialty chemicals used in the agroscience, nutrition, pharmaceutical, personal care, and performance materials markets. Aurorium producer of pyridine and picoline chemicals that function as key intermediates in the manufacturing of herbicides, insecticides, biocides, and a range of pharmaceutical and industrial products. Aurorium was founded in 1857 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-09 FoodScience

Williston, Vermont, United States

FoodScience is a Vermont-based formulator, manufacturer, and marketer of high-quality nutritional supplements for humans and pets. FoodScience was founded in 1973 and is based in Williston, Vermont.

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