M&A Deal Summary

Bedrock Acquires C.C. Filson Company

On June 5, 2012, Bedrock acquired apparel/textiles company C.C. Filson Company from Brentwood Associates and Cambria Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bedrock’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Bedrock’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bedrock’s 1st transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-06-05
Target C.C. Filson Company
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Bedrock
Sellers(s) Brentwood Associates
Cambria Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

C.C. Filson Company

Seattle, Washington, United States
Filson Holdings designs, manufactures and markets premium apparel and accessories for the hunting, fishing, camping, outdoor and workwear markets.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Bedrock

Dallas, Texas, United States

Category Company
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

Bedrock is a design and manufacturing group that is home to a growing stable of design-led, global brands that span across a broad number of categories from apparel and entertainment to retail and utility goods. Bedrock is based in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2012) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Brentwood Associates

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1972
PE ASSETS 2.4B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Brentwood Associates is a private equity firm focused on long-term investments in middle-market growth companies. Brentwood typically targets investments in consumer-related businesses. Specific areas of interest include action sports/outdoor lifestyle products, business services, consumer products/services, direct marketing, distribution, education, health/wellness, marketing services, specialty media, specialty retail, and sporting goods. Brentwood's preferred equity investment size is $50 to $200 million. Brentwood Associates was formed in 1972 and is based in Los Angeles.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 30
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 12
State (Washington) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 12 of 28
Year (2012) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-10-06 Veggie Grill

Culver City, California, United States

Veggie Grill features a satisfying and energizing variety of hot sandwiches and burgers, entree salads, bowls, home-style plates, shareable sides, organic teas, and house-made desserts prepared with hearty, plant-based proteins and fresh, wholesome ingredients. Veggie Grill was formed in 2006 and is based in Culver City, California.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-07 Ariat

San Leandro, California, United States

Ariat is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality equestrian footwear, apparel, and accessories. Ariat was founded in 1992 and is based in San Leandro, California.

Sell -
SELLER

Cambria Group

Dallas, Texas, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Cambria Group is a private equity firm that targets investments in small and mid-sized companies. Cambria prefers control investment situations where the firm can invest up to $5 million in businesses valued less than $25 million. Target companies typically generate sales up to $50 million and operate in the manufacturing, processing, distribution, transportation, or service sectors. Cambria will not invest in retail, technology, or healthcare. The Cambria Group was formed in 1996 and is based in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 15
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 9
State (Washington) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 8 of 15
Year (2012) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-10 Peak Broadcasting

Boise, Idaho, United States

Peak Broadcasting is an acquirer and operator of radio stations. Peak operates a cluster of five radio stations in Fresno, CA and a cluster of six radio stations in Boise, ID. Peak Broadcasting was founded in 2006 and is based in Boise, Idaho.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-03-01 NuCO2

Stuart, Florida, United States

NuCo2 is a supplier of liquid carbon dioxide (as opposed to carbon dioxide gas in cylinders) to retail establishments for carbonating and dispensing fountain beverages. It is also the only national supplier to this essentially noncyclical U.S. market.

Sell $1.1B