M&A Deal Summary

Broadtree Partners, Granite Creek Partners and JPMorgan Chase Acquire Sayres and Associates

On August 2, 2021, private equity firm Broadtree Partners, private equity firm Granite Creek Partners and JPMorgan Chase acquired defense company Sayres and Associates

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Broadtree Partners’ 1st, Granite Creek Partners’ 1st and JPMorgan Chase’s 1st transaction in the Defense sector.
  • This is Broadtree Partners’ 12th, Granite Creek Partners’ 23rd and JPMorgan Chase’s 18th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Broadtree Partners’ 1st, Granite Creek Partners’ 1st and JPMorgan Chase’s 1st transaction in District of Columbia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-08-02
Target Sayres and Associates
Sector Defense
Buyer(s) Broadtree Partners
Granite Creek Partners
JPMorgan Chase
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Sayres and Associates

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sayres and Associates is a provider of defense mission support services to the U.S., Navy, Department of Defense, and broader National Security community. Sayres and Associates is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

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Buyer(S) 3

DESCRIPTION

Broadtree Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in lower middle-market, US-based companies in partnership with management. The Firm does not have any stated sector preferences and seeks businesses with $5 to $75 million of revenue and $1 to $10 million of EBITDA. Broadtree Partners was formed in 2017 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 16
Sector (Defense) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 10 of 14
State (District of Columbia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 16
Year (2021) 5 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-01 Ocozzio

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Ocozzio offers strategic planning/brand positioning, digital marketing, and traditional marketing services, providing a full outsourced marketing solution for its clients. Ocozzio was founded in 2000 and is based in Augusta, Georgia.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-01 Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center is a patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral health practice. Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center was founded in 2006 and is based in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Buy -
Buyer

Granite Creek Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 400M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Granite Creek Partners is a Midwest US-based private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in mid-sized companies operating in the manufacturing, distribution, business services, healthcare, and food sectors. The Firm looks to commit $7 to $25 million per transaction and can invest across the capital structure, including control/minority equity, mezzanine debt, senior secured debt, and debtor-in-possession loans. Granite Creek Partners was formed in 2005 and is based in Chicago.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 35
Sector (Defense) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 10 of 12
State (District of Columbia) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 23 of 33
Year (2021) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-18 Big Easy Blends

Elmwood, Louisiana, United States

Big Easy Blends is a developer and manufacturer of branded, private label, and licensed single-serve pouched beverages, including slushies, snow cones, fruit smoothies, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic frozen novelties. Big Easy Blends is based in Elmwood, Louisiana.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-22 S2 Manufacturing

Ottumwa, Iowa, United States

S2 Manufacturing is a manufacturer and distributor of heavy equipment, providing high-quality machinery to the scrap metal recycling, waste management, and airport maintenance equipment markets alongside a suite of aftermarket replacement parts and value-added services. S2 Manufacturing was founded in 1963 and is based in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Buy -
Buyer

JPMorgan Chase

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1799
Sector Financial Services
Employees311,921
Revenue 155.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Chase Tower in downtown Chicago, Illinois.
Entrance to Chase Tower in downtown Chicago, Illinois.

JPMorgan Chase is a financial institution. The Company provides investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. JPMorgan Chase was founded in 1799 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 27
Sector (Defense) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 1
State (District of Columbia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 18 of 22
Year (2021) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-29 OpenInvest

San Francisco, California, United States

OpenInvest is a values-based financial services company that helps advisors engage their clients and grow their businesses. The company offers environmental, social, governance (ESG) investment management products and impact reporting services. Its investment management solutions use proprietary technology to seamlessly create low-cost investment portfolios tailored to clients' values while tracking market indices. OpenInvest was formed in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-09 Immaculate Infatuation

New York, New York, United States

Immaculate Infatuation is a platform to help friends find the best restaurants to suit their needs. With a focus on relatable, situational content, The Infatuation reaches over 3,000,000 people per month, worldwide. Immaculate Infatuation was formed in 2009 and covers major cities in both the U.S. and abroad, including New York, Los Angeles, London, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, and Seattle.

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