M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2005-10-10 |
| Target | Bare Escentuals Beauty |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Buyer(s) |
Berkshire Partners
JH Partners |
| Sellers(s) |
Berkshire Partners
York Street Capital Partners Arrowhead Investment Management JH Partners |
| Deal Type | Recapitalization |
| Deal Value | 480M USD |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 16.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Berkshire Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in businesses with strong management and that lead their respective markets. Berkshire will consider investments in both public and private companies. Prospective transactions for private companies include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital financings, and privatizations. Public company transactions include take-privates, PIPEs, and equity stakes. Berkshire generally looks to invest $150 to $500 million of equity capital per transaction in companies valued up to $2 billion. Sectors of interest include industrial manufacturing, consumer products, retailing, transportation, communications and business services. Berkshire Partners was formed in 1984 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 38 of 100 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 4 of 8 |
| Type (Recapitalization) | 7 of 23 |
| State (California) | 5 of 10 |
| Country (United States) | 35 of 88 |
| Year (2005) | 6 of 7 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-27 |
Party City
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, United States Party City is a designer, manufacturer, contract for manufacture and distributes party goods, including paper and plastic tableware, metallic balloons, accessories, novelties, gifts and stationery. Party City was founded in 1947 and is based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. |
Buy | $360M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-21 |
WordWave
Boston, Massachusetts, United States WordWave is a provider of litigation support, captioning and subtitling, and court reporting and transcription services. Services include simplifying and expediting information capture and creating an effective asset for law firms, media and entertainment companies, businesses, and public sector organizations around the world. WordWave is based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
JH Partners LLC is a private equity firm. It typically invests in online direct marketing, business to business, online services, internet software and services, food products, beverages, consumer staples, advertising, media, consumer services. It seeks to invest between $10 and $300 million in revenues. JH Partners is a hands-on investor and desires to work closely with portfolio companies. JH Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in San Francisco, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 26 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 6 of 9 |
| Type (Recapitalization) | 3 of 4 |
| State (California) | 6 of 10 |
| Country (United States) | 11 of 21 |
| Year (2005) | 3 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-01 |
GO SMiLE
Berkeley, California, United States GoSMILE, Inc. is a producer and multi-channel marketer of advanced tooth-whitening and oral care products designed to promote health and beauty on the go. The products have been proven through clinical study to be more effective than competing products on the market. GoSMILE is currently sold through specialty retailers and high-end department stores in both the U.S. and Europe. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-09 |
DR Power Equipment
Vergennes, Vermont, United States DR Power Equipment is a designer, assembler, and marketer of professional grade outdoor power equipment for homeowners under the DR and Neuton brand names. DR Power Equipment was founded in 1985 and is based in Vergennes, Vermont. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 16.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Berkshire Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in businesses with strong management and that lead their respective markets. Berkshire will consider investments in both public and private companies. Prospective transactions for private companies include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital financings, and privatizations. Public company transactions include take-privates, PIPEs, and equity stakes. Berkshire generally looks to invest $150 to $500 million of equity capital per transaction in companies valued up to $2 billion. Sectors of interest include industrial manufacturing, consumer products, retailing, transportation, communications and business services. Berkshire Partners was formed in 1984 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 61 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 2 of 8 |
| Type (Recapitalization) | 1 of 3 |
| State (California) | 3 of 8 |
| Country (United States) | 14 of 52 |
| Year (2005) | 2 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 13 of 16 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-27 |
Party City
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, United States Party City is a designer, manufacturer, contract for manufacture and distributes party goods, including paper and plastic tableware, metallic balloons, accessories, novelties, gifts and stationery. Party City was founded in 1947 and is based in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. |
Buy | $360M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-21 |
WordWave
Boston, Massachusetts, United States WordWave is a provider of litigation support, captioning and subtitling, and court reporting and transcription services. Services include simplifying and expediting information capture and creating an effective asset for law firms, media and entertainment companies, businesses, and public sector organizations around the world. WordWave is based in Boston, Massachusetts. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| PE ASSETS | 559M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
York Street Capital Partners is an investment firm focused on providing mezzanine and equity capital to private equity sponsors. York Street looks to fund acquisitions, buyouts, growth capital, and recapitalizations of middle-market companies. Target sectors include consumer products and services, business services, manufacturing and industrial, aerospace, retail, restaurants, healthcare, transportation and logistics, food, and agriculture. York Street Capital Partners was formed in 2002 and is based in Bedminster, New Jersey.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 17 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 2 of 4 |
| Type (Recapitalization) | 1 of 2 |
| State (California) | 1 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 3 of 15 |
| Year (2005) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 6 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-13 |
Panther Expedited Services
Medina, Ohio, United States Panther Expedited Services, Inc. provides transportation and logistics services in North America. The company focuses on logistics services, including ground and air freight services. It offers ground services, such as door-to-door expedited ground service, truckload service, LTL freight services, elite services, and mode optimization; ground and specialized handling services; air freight and air charter services; and value-added services, such as shipping of dangerous goods, hold-for-pick-up, liftgate services, customs clearance, cargo insurance, and documentation services. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-11-22 |
Targus
Anaheim, California, United States Targus is a provider of quality and innovative mobile computer accessories, cases, and bags. Targus was formed in 1983 and is based in Anaheim, California. |
Buy | $383M |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Arrowhead Investment Management is a provider of subordinated debt, preferred stock and non-control common equity to mid-sized businesses. Arrowhead invests alongside private equity sponsors in acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations and growth capital transactions. Arrowhead is a generalist investor, however the Firm tends to focus on healthcare, packaging, chemicals, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, value-added distribution and business services. Arrowhead looks to commit $10 to $100 million in transactions valued up to $500 million. Arrowhead Investment Management was formed in 1996 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 24 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 3 of 5 |
| Type (Recapitalization) | 1 of 1 |
| State (California) | 2 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 7 of 24 |
| Year (2005) | 3 of 4 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 3 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-15 |
Meineke
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Meineke is a franchise-based international automotive repair chain with over 750 locations and a 50-year history of delivering consistent and high-quality repair and preventative maintenance services. Meineke CARSTAR is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-14 |
Ranpak
Concord Township, Ohio, United States Ranpak manufactures paper-based systems for protective packaging needs including cushioning, void-fill and wrapping applications. Ranpak's goal was to create the first environmentally responsible system to effectively protect products during shipment. The development and improvement of materials, systems and total solution concepts have earned Ranpak a reputation as an innovative leader in e-commerce and industrial supply chain solutions. Ranpak was founded in 1972 and is based in Concord Township, Ohio. |
Sell | $284M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Focused |
JH Partners LLC is a private equity firm. It typically invests in online direct marketing, business to business, online services, internet software and services, food products, beverages, consumer staples, advertising, media, consumer services. It seeks to invest between $10 and $300 million in revenues. JH Partners is a hands-on investor and desires to work closely with portfolio companies. JH Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in San Francisco, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 24 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 5 of 11 |
| Type (Recapitalization) | 1 of 1 |
| State (California) | 5 of 10 |
| Country (United States) | 7 of 20 |
| Year (2005) | 1 of 1 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-01 |
GO SMiLE
Berkeley, California, United States GoSMILE, Inc. is a producer and multi-channel marketer of advanced tooth-whitening and oral care products designed to promote health and beauty on the go. The products have been proven through clinical study to be more effective than competing products on the market. GoSMILE is currently sold through specialty retailers and high-end department stores in both the U.S. and Europe. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-09 |
DR Power Equipment
Vergennes, Vermont, United States DR Power Equipment is a designer, assembler, and marketer of professional grade outdoor power equipment for homeowners under the DR and Neuton brand names. DR Power Equipment was founded in 1985 and is based in Vergennes, Vermont. |
Buy | - |
