M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2004-11-02 |
| Target | CrossCom |
| Sector | Information Technology |
| Buyer(s) |
Goense Capital Partners
Bounds Equity Partners GarMark Partners Lincolnshire Management |
| Deal Type | Recapitalization |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| PE ASSETS | 225M USD |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Goense Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on making control investments alongside management teams in small to mid-sized business service companies. Goense looks for North American businesses with predictable cash-flow ($2 million+ of EBITDA), identifiable growth opportunities, and market segment leadership. Target transaction situations include consolidations, family successions, shareholder liquidity needs, LBOs, MBOs, and growth capital financings. The Firm prefers to be the lead investor and has a target investment size of $1 to $30 million. Goense was formed in 2008 after becoming independent from Goense Bounds & Partners. The Firm is and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 11 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals | 1 of 2 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Country: United States M&A | 3 of 11 |
| Year: 2004 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-22 |
Norcraft Companies
Eagan, Minnesota, United States Norcraft Companies, Inc. is a manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom cabinetry in the United States and Canada. Norcraft provides its customers with a single source for a broad range of high-quality cabinetry, including stock and semi-custom cabinets manufactured in both framed and frameless (full access) construction. Norcraft was formed in 1966 and is based in Eagan, Minnesota. |
Sell | $315M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-02-01 |
Pinnacle Stone & Tile
Fairfield, California, United States Pinnacle Stone & Tile is a provider of excellent service at a compelling value for our customers. Our team of fabricators, tile setters and installation crews have been associated with some of the largest and most respected commercial and residential projects in Northern California. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| PE ASSETS | 100M USD |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Bounds Equity Partners LLC (BEP) is a private equity firm focused on smaller company investments (business with $1 million+ of EBITDA). The Firm targets growth companies with market/industry segment leadership, defensible market positions, and operating profit margin of at least 10 percent. BEP looks to invest at least $1 million per transaction and prefers situations where entrepreneurs are seeking liquidity. Target sectors include building materials and services, business services, healthcare products and services, niche distribution and specialty manufacturing. Bounds Equity Partners LLC was formed in 2009 and is based in Highland Park, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 11 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Country: United States M&A | 2 of 11 |
| Year: 2004 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-02 |
Sportcraft
Budd Lake, New Jersey, United States Sportcraft Ltd. is a manufacturer of recreational sports gear like pool tables, air hockey and horseshoe sets. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-21 |
U.S. Builder Services
Richardson, Texas, United States U.S. Builder Services LLC is a contractor to the residential home building industry in its markets, providing plumbing services in Texas, electrical services in Florida, and drywall services in California. U.S. Builder Services was founded in 2005 and is based in Richardson, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.3B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
GarMark Partners is a private investment firm that makes debt and equity investments in a wide range of companies. The Firm invests in businesses at various stages of development to facilitate acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, turnarounds or growth. Garmark typically invests between $5 and $30 million with an EBITDA $3 and $25 million. The firm prefers to invest in the sectors of manufacturing/industrial products, distribution, business services, consumer brands, food/nutrition products, transportation, healthcare, retail, and restaurants. GarMark Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 38 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals | 1 of 2 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 1 of 4 |
| Country: United States M&A | 6 of 36 |
| Year: 2004 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-11 |
Experimental & Applied Sciences
Burlington, Ontario, Canada EAS is a marketer of products that provide complete nutrition to anyone wanting to improve his or her health and fitness - from elite athletes to health conscious consumers. EAS educates and inspires its customers to live a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle through exercise and science-based nutrition products. EAS product lines include EAS Myoplex®, EAS HP and the EAS AdvantEdge® lines. |
Sell | $320M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 |
Uniscribe Professional Services
Wilton, Connecticut, United States Uniscribe Professional Services, Inc. is a provider of document outsourcing services to law firms, investment banks, accounting firms, and consulting firms. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.9B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Lincolnshire Management, Inc. (LMI) is a private equity firm focused on acquiring small and mid-sized companies in partnership with management. LMI typically targets companies with the majority of business conducted within the US. Prospective companies also have cash-flows of $5 to $50 million and significant opportunities for growth, either internally or through acquisitions. Target transaction situations include corporate divestitures, selling shareholders, and owners desiring liquidity. Lincolnshire Management was formed in 1986 and has office in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 32 |
| Sector: Information Technology M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: Illinois M&A | 3 of 5 |
| Country: United States M&A | 10 of 29 |
| Year: 2004 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-01 |
Nexcycle Plastics
Brampton, Ontario, Canada Nexcycle Plastics, Inc. operates as a recycler of plastic and glass materials in North America. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-01 |
Paddock Pool Construction Co.
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Paddock Pool Construction Co. is a provider of pool construction services and related backyard accessories in the Arizona and Nevada markets. Paddock offers its customers a unique combination of pool, spa and backyard design and construction services and an unmatched retail selection of backyard items including pool supplies, outdoor furniture, barbecues, outdoor lighting, and related accessories. |
Buy | - |