M&A Deal Summary

Bühler AG Acquires Aeroglide

On June 24, 2008, Bühler AG acquired machinery company Aeroglide from Compass Diversified

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bühler AG’s 1st transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Bühler AG’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bühler AG’s 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-06-24
Target Aeroglide
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) Bühler AG
Sellers(s) Compass Diversified
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Aeroglide

Cary, North Carolina, United States
Aeroglide is a designer and manufacturer of industrial drying and cooling equipment. Aeroglide’s specialized thermal processing equipment is designed to remove moisture and heat from, as well as roasting, toasting, and baking a variety of processed products. The Company’s machinery is used in the production of a variety of human foods, animal and pet feeds, and industrial products. Aeroglide is based in Cary, North Carolina.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Bühler AG

Salzburg, Austria
Category Company
Sector Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION

Bühler is a specialist and technology partner for plant, equipment, and services for processing basic foods and for manufacturing advanced materials.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2008) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-05-11 Leybold Optics

Alzenau, Germany

Leybold Optics GmbH is a world leader in vacuum thin film technology and develops and manufactures deposition equipment for a broad range of applications including optics, architectural glass and solar.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Compass Diversified

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 3.3B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Compass Diversified is a holding company focused on acquiring controlling interests in profitable small to middle-market businesses in attractive niche industries. Compass generally looks for US-based companies with proven management in place, low technological and/or product obsolescence risk, diverse customers, and EBITDA of at least $20 million. Compass Diversified was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 15
Sector (Machinery) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 7
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 14
Year (2008) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-03-04 Au Bon Pain

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Au Bon Pain is a bakery cafe operator with company-owned and franchised stores operating globally. The Company's menu includes freshly baked goods, made-to-order sandwiches, soups, and cafe beverages. Au Bon Pain was founded in 1978 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sell $250M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-04-01 Liberty Safe

Payson, Utah, United States

Liberty Safe is a provider of full-size residential safes in the U.S. The company offers the broadest line of home, gun, office, and commercial safes available from any one company. The company's products are offered under three popular brands–Liberty, National Security, and Centurion. Liberty Safe & Security Products was established in 1988 and is based in Payson, Utah.

Buy $70M
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