M&A Deal Summary

Blackthorne Partners Acquires Berlon Industries

On November 13, 2012, private equity firm Blackthorne Partners acquired manufacturer Berlon Industries

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Blackthorne Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Blackthorne Partners’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Blackthorne Partners’ 3rd transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-11-13
Target Berlon Industries
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Blackthorne Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Berlon Industries

Hustisford, Wisconsin, United States
Berlon Industries is a manufacturer and distributor of highly durable buckets and attachments for skid steers, tractor loaders, compact utility tractors, wheel loaders and tele-handlers. Berlon Industries is based in Hustisford, Wisconsin.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Blackthorne Partners

Delafield, Wisconsin, United States

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Blackthorne Partners is a private investment firm focused on direct investments in small, niche private companies. Blackthorne generally targets commercial service businesses with at least $1 million in EBITDA. Blackthorne Partners was founded in 2007 and is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 7
Sector (Manufacturing) 2 of 3
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 3
State (Wisconsin) 3 of 7
Country (United States) 3 of 7
Year (2012) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-07-12 Pallet USA

Hartford, Wisconsin, United States

Pallet USA is a pallet manufacturer that offers competitively priced new, refurbished and custom designed pallets, shipping crates and storage crates, industrial lumber, and pallet recycling. Pallet USA is based in Hartford, Wisconsin.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-01 Group Basis

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Group Basis LLC is a provider of SAP technical solutions for firms needing SAP Basis administration.

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