M&A Deal Summary

Bestop Acquires Tuffy Security Products

On August 22, 2016, Bestop acquired safety/security company Tuffy Security Products

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Bestop’s 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Bestop’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Bestop’s 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-08-22
Target Tuffy Security Products
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Bestop
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Tuffy Security Products

Cortez, Colorado, United States
Tuffy Security Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of secure storage products to recreational and professional users. Tuffy’s heavy duty security solutions include steel consoles, drawers, glove boxes, trunks and other related accessories designed for Jeeps, trucks, SUV’s and other commercial vehicles.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Bestop

Louisville, Colorado, United States
Category Company
Founded 1954
Sector Automotive
DESCRIPTION

Bestop is a manufacturer of soft tops and fabric accessories for Jeep vehicles and the sole supplier of OEM soft tops for Jeep Wranglers. Bestop has been a premier brand in the Jeep and 4x4 industry for over 60 years, producing a large variety of accessories including soft tops, doors and windows, powerboards, seats, storage and racks, bumpers, floor liners, tonneau covers and bed covers that are sold through both OE and aftermarket channels. Bestop was founded in 1954 and is based in Louisville, Colorado.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 8
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 8
State (Colorado) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 8
Year (2016) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-06 Baja Designs

San Marcos, California, United States

Baja Designs, Inc. is a provider of lighting systems to stay at the forefront of off-road racing and on- and off-road driving.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-31 PRP Seats

Temecula, California, United States

PRP Seats is a maker of custom seats, harnesses, storage bags and accessories for off-road vehicles. PRP Seats offers custom seats, harnesses, storage bags, and accessories for off-road vehicles (e.g., UTV, Jeep, Buggies, etc.) and is best known as the seat-of-choice for UTV’s such as the Polaris RZR and Can-Am Maverick X3.

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