Growth Capital • Retail

Brookside Equity Partners, Capitala Group and Freeman Spogli Invest In Boot Barn

On December 27, 2010, private equity firm Brookside Equity Partners, asset manager Capitala Group and private equity firm Freeman Spogli invested in retailer Boot Barn

Investment Context
  • This is Brookside Equity Partners’ 1st, Capitala Group’s 1st and Freeman Spogli’s 13th transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Brookside Equity Partners’ 28th, Capitala Group’s 32nd and Freeman Spogli’s 22nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Brookside Equity Partners’ 4th, Capitala Group’s 4th and Freeman Spogli’s 6th transaction in California.
Investment Fate
  • Boot Barn was sold to a financial buyer in 2011.
  • Boot Barn went public in 2014.

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Investment Summary

Date December 27, 2010
Target Boot Barn
Sector Retail
Investor(s) Brookside Equity Partners
Capitala Group
Freeman Spogli
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target Company

Boot Barn

Irvine, California, United States
Boot Barn is a specialty retailer of western and work wear. Boot Barn offers western and work boots, jeans, shirts, outer wear, protective work wear, accessories, belts and jewelry. Boot Barn was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.
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Investors Overview 3

Investor

Brookside Equity Partners

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1977
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Brookside Equity Partners (BEP) focuses on private equity investments, including direct control investments, majority or minority co-investments alongside other investment firms, and, on a selective basis, investments in private funds or special situations. BEP targets North American middle-market companies with revenues greater than $15 million and at least $5 million of EBITDA. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, chemicals, financial services, environmental, food, and distribution. Brookside Equity Partners was formed in 1977 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 28 of 38
Sector: Retail 1 of 1
Type: Growth Capital 2 of 5
State: California 4 of 7
Country: United States 28 of 37
Year: 2010 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-07-01 Stadco

Los Angeles, California, United States

Stadco is a provider of high precision suppliers of critical parts and components to the defense and aerospace industries. Stadco offers design, tooling, machining, fabrication and manufacturing services to leading defense and aerospace companies around the world. Stadco was founded in 1941 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-04-08 M.H. Zeigler & Sons

Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States

M.H. Zeigler & Sons is a manufacturer and distributor of refrigerated apple cider and cider blends.

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Investor

Capitala Group

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 2.2B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Capitala Group is an asset manager that provides equity and mezzanine capital to mid-sized companies valued up to $250 million. Funds are generally used to support growth needs, add-on acquisitions, management/leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations. Capitatala will invest across the US, but generally targets opportunities located in the Southeast. Industry preferences include building products, business services, consumer/reteail, general industrial, healthcare, and technology. Prospective companies typically have revenues greater than $10 million and EBITDA of at least $3 million. Capitala was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 33 of 100
Sector: Retail 1 of 3
Type: Growth Capital 5 of 28
State: California 4 of 11
Country: United States 32 of 99
Year: 2010 5 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-12-01 The Penray Companies

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

The Penray Companies, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of automotive chemicals serving the heavy-duty truck and automotive aftermarket segments. The Penray Companies was founded in 1951 and is based in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-12-30 Simply Fresh Foods

Buena Park, California, United States

Simply Fresh Foods produces fresh, all-natural foods for fast-growing segments of the refrigerated products market across a wide range of channels. The company markets its products under several brands. The Rojo’s brand encompasses innovative salsas and dips and is a top label of fresh salsa and layered dips. The company’s San Francisco brand covers a line of seafood salads and has been on the market since 1987.

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Investor

Freeman Spogli

Los Angeles, California, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1983
PE ASSETS 7.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Freeman Spogli & Co. is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle-market retail, direct marketing, and distribution companies. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout North America and prefers partnering with management when pursuing acquisitions. Freeman Spogli looks to invest $75 to $300 million in transactions valued up to $750 million. Freeman Spogli was formed in 1983 and is based in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in New York City.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 22 of 49
Sector: Retail 13 of 17
Type: Growth Capital 1 of 9
State: California 6 of 7
Country: United States 22 of 49
Year: 2010 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-12-03 Floor and Decor Outlets of America

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc. is a value retailer focusing on hard surface flooring in large warehouse-style locations. Hard surface flooring includes ceramic tile, hardwood, hardwood-laminate flooring, and different types of natural stone tiles such as granite, marble, slate, travertine and limestone.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-09-20 Sur La Table

Brownsburg, Indiana, United States

Sur La Table is a multi-channel chain retailer offering a broad selection of premium quality goods for the kitchen and table. Sur La Table was founded in 1972 and is based in Brownsburg, Indiana.

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