M&A Deal Summary

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing Acquires American Trailer Works

On August 24, 2016, Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing acquired manufacturer American Trailer Works from Bain Capital Private Equity

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing’s 1st transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-08-24
Target American Trailer Works
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing
Sellers(s) Bain Capital Private Equity
Deal Type Merger

Target

American Trailer Works

Sumner, Texas, United States
American Trailer Works is a manufacturer and distributor of utility and cargo trailers in North America. American Trailer Works sells trailers through independent dealers and national retailers under the PJ Trailers, Carry-On Trailer, RC Trailers, Middlebury Trailers and other private-label brand names.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing

Mt. Pleasant, Texas, United States
Category Company
Founded 1982
Sector Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing is a manufacturer of professional-grade trailers, parts and supplies. Big Tex sells its family of leading trailer brands, including Big Tex Trailers, CM/S&H Trailers, Circle J and CM Truck Beds, through a diversified network of over 400 dealers nationwide. Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing was founded in 1982 and is based in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (Texas) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2016) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-28 Truckfitters

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Truckfitters is a premier provider of truck upfitting products and service and the largest operation in Texas. Truckfitters offers a wide range of products to protect and enhance the truck’s look and performance.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Bain Capital Private Equity

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 44.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Bain Capital Private Equity (BCPE), is the private equity investment arm of alternative asset management firm, Bain Capital. BCPE targets leveraged buyout and growth capital transactions in a wide variety of industries including information technology, communications, media, healthcare, industrial/manufacturing, retail/consumer, and financial services. Bain Capital is based in Boston with additional offices in New York, London, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Munich.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 87 of 147
Sector (Manufacturing) 5 of 5
Type (Merger) 4 of 11
State (Texas) 2 of 6
Country (United States) 54 of 85
Year (2016) 10 of 15
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-08-04 VXI Global Solutions

Los Angeles, California, United States

VXI Global Solutions is a provider of business process and information technology outsourcing offering comprehensive services to its clients. Our company specializes in call center and BPO services, software development, quality assurance testing, and infrastructure outsourcing. VXI Global Solutions was formed in 1997 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-08-26 Oac

St Leonards, Australia

Only About Children owns and operates a network of upmarket long day care centers across the states of New South Wales and Victoria in Australia.

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