M&A Deal Summary

Blackbird Group Acquires AMS Automotive

On April 1, 2012, private equity firm Blackbird Group acquired automotive company AMS Automotive

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Blackbird Group’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Blackbird Group’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Blackbird Group’s 1st transaction in Missouri.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-04-01
Target AMS Automotive
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Blackbird Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

AMS Automotive

Fenton, Missouri, United States
AMS Automotive is involved in the light and heavy duty vehicle aftermarket with specific focus on OE quality manual transmission replacement parts and kits, brake friction, and lift assemblies for tail gates, hoods, trunks, etc. AMS Automotive is focused on organic growth, geographic expansion, and product category expansion through internal product development and strategic bolt on acquisition.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Blackbird Group

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Blackbird Group is a private equity firm focused on acquiring niche manufacturing and business services companies valued up to $200 million. The Firm prefers businesses with defensible market positions and steady earnings and will consider companies operating in fragmented industries. Blackbird Group was formed in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 2
State (Missouri) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 4
Year (2012) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-08 Baccara USA

Tucson, Arizona, United States

Baccara USA is a manufacturer of solenoid valves and fluid control solutions for the North America market supporting a range of OEM's and process applications. It provides custom engineered solutions to demanding industries including life science, water purification, food and beverage, digital printing, and HVAC-R.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-10-18 Hydroflo Pumps USA

Fairview, Tennessee, United States

Hydroflo Pumps USA , Inc. is a manufacturer of custom vertical, centrifugal and submersible turbine pumps.

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