M&A Deal Summary

Balmoral Funds Acquires R.H. Sheppard

On December 20, 2024, private equity firm Balmoral Funds acquired automotive company R.H. Sheppard from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Balmoral Funds’ 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Balmoral Funds’ 19th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Balmoral Funds’ 2nd transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-12-20
Target R.H. Sheppard
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Balmoral Funds
Sellers(s) Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

R.H. Sheppard

Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States
R.H. Sheppard is a designer and manufacturer of commercial vehicle steering systems, engine pumps and related products and services at the highest quality standards and supports customers with personal service and flexibility. R.H. Sheppard was founded in 1937 and is based in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Balmoral Funds

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 200M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Balmoral Funds is a private equity firm which targets recapitalizations, special situations, and acquisitions of small and middle-market companies. Typical investment candidates are located in the US or Canada, undergoing operational challenges with up to $400 million of revenue. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, business services, consumer products, retail, and value-added distribution. The Firm's target investment size is $5 to $40 million. Balmoral Funds was established in 2005 and is based in Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 19
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 6 of 6
State (Pennsylvania) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 19 of 19
Year (2024) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-09-30 DWFritz

Wilsonville, Oregon, United States

DWFritz is a provider of precision metrology, inspection, and assembly solutions for advanced manufacturing. The Company designs, builds, and supports engineer-to-order high-speed, non-contact metrology solutions and automation systems. DWFritz was founded in 1973 and is based in Wilsonville, Oregon. 

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems

Elyria, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1999
Sector Automotive
DESCRIPTION

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC develops and supplies major-edge active safety technologies, air brake charging, and control systems and components under the Bendix® brand name for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles throughout North America. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, with manufacturing plants in Acuña, Mexico; Bowling Green, Ky.; and Huntington, Ind.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-30 R.H. Sheppard

Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States

R.H. Sheppard is a designer and manufacturer of commercial vehicle steering systems, engine pumps and related products and services at the highest quality standards and supports customers with personal service and flexibility. R.H. Sheppard was founded in 1937 and is based in Hanover, Pennsylvania.

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