Secondary Buyout • Business Services

Bridgeport Capital Management Acquires Colemans

On August 1, 2016, private equity firm Bridgeport Capital Management acquired business services company Colemans from Hawkesbridge Capital Pty

Acquisition Context
  • This is Bridgeport Capital Management’s 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Bridgeport Capital Management’s 5th transaction in Australia.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date August 1, 2016
Target Colemans
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Bridgeport Capital Management
Sellers(s) Hawkesbridge Capital Pty
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target Company

Colemans

Milperra, Australia
Colemans has progressed from being a regional fencing contractor to become New South Wales' largest perimeter security and commercial fencing infrastructure business. Colemans was founded in 1984 and is based in Milperra, Australia.
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Buyer Overview 1

DESCRIPTION

Bridgeport Capital Management Pty Ltd. is a mid-market private equity fund manager focused on Australian and New Zealand based companies. Bridgeport Capital typically invests in companies with EBITDA ranging between $5 and $30 million. Prospective transaction types include management buyouts and growth financings. Sectors of interest include consumer services, healthcare services, IT, and manufacturing. Bridgeport Capital was formed in 2015 and is based in Sydney.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Business Services 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout 4 of 4
Country: Australia 5 of 5
Year: 2016 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-08-01 Bulk Handling Australia

South Victoria, Australia

Bulk Handling Australia is one of Australia's most reputable suppliers of bulk bags (flexible intermediate bulk containers, or FIBCs) and other industrial packaging products. Bulk Handling Australia was founded in 1985 and is based in South Victoria, Australia.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Hawkesbridge Capital Pty

Sydney, Australia

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 220M AUD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Hawkesbridge Capital is a private investment firm that seeks buyout and growth capital investments throughout Australia and New Zealand. Hawkesbridge targets companies with EBITDA between AUD$2 to AUD$10 million. Hawkesbridge looks for businesses with diversified customers in the industrial, consumer, healthcare, and IT sectors. The Firm's target investment size is AUD$5 to AUD$50 million. Hawkesbridge will not invest in start-ups, public companies, resource exploration, or property development. Hawkesbridge was formed in 2002 and is based in Sydney.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 7 of 7
Sector: Business Services 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout 4 of 4
Country: Australia 7 of 7
Year: 2016 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-08-01 Bulk Handling Australia

South Victoria, Australia

Bulk Handling Australia is one of Australia's most reputable suppliers of bulk bags (flexible intermediate bulk containers, or FIBCs) and other industrial packaging products. Bulk Handling Australia was founded in 1985 and is based in South Victoria, Australia.

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