M&A Deal Summary

BRS, Performance Equity Management and Stellus Capital Management Acquire Eos Fitness

On January 30, 2015, private equity firms BRS, Performance Equity Management and Stellus Capital Management acquired consumer services company Eos Fitness

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BRS’s 2nd, Performance Equity Management’s 1st and Stellus Capital Management’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Services sector.
  • This is BRS’s 37th, Performance Equity Management’s 1st and Stellus Capital Management’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is BRS’s 1st, Performance Equity Management’s 1st and Stellus Capital Management’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-01-30
Target Eos Fitness
Sector Consumer Services
Buyer(s) BRS
Performance Equity Management
Stellus Capital Management
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Integrity Square (Financial)
Ballard Spahr (Legal)

Target

Eos Fitness

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Eos Fitness is a fitness club chain combining highly affordable and flexible membership plans with a full range of fitness club amenities, including cardio and strength-training equipment, personal training, group exercise, spinning, cardio theaters, women’s-only rooms, locker rooms, saunas, steam rooms, child care, and 24-hour access. Eos Fitness was formed in 1985 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Buyer(S) 3

Buyer

BRS

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 1.2B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

BRS is a private equity investment firm that specializes in management buyouts and recapitalizations of middle-market companies with strong market positions and growth potential. Broad areas of interest include consumer products, consumer services, food/nutrition, restaurants, retail, and distribution. BRS looks to commit $10 to $25 million per transaction. BRS was formed in 1995 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 39 of 47
Sector (Consumer Services) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 16 of 19
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 37 of 42
Year (2015) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-11-21 Airxcel

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Airxcel is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of climate control systems for a variety of specialty end markets including recreational vehicles, telecommunication enclosures, and commercial/industrial applications. The company employees find opportunities to express creativity and innovation, enhance education and be productive team members in a supportive work environment. It conducts its business with respect and regard for its employees, customers, suppliers, financial partners, and communities in which it operates. Airxcel was formed in 1991 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-20 Simpson Performance Products

New Braunfels, Texas, United States

Simpson Performance Products is a provider of safety products for the motorsports industry. The company makes fire-resistant driver suits, helmets, shoes, seatbelts, and other products, and also operates retail stores that sell motorsports-related merchandise. Simpson Performance Products was formed in 1959 and is based in New Braunfels, Texas.

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Buyer
DESCRIPTION

Performance Equity Management is a global private equity and asset management firm focused on opportunities in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and emerging markets. The Firm generally pursues fund investments but will also participate in select direct or co-investment opportunities. Performance Equity Management was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Consumer Services) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 2
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2015) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-04-12 Complete Merchant Solutions

Orem, Utah, United States

Complete Merchant Solutions is a full-service electronic payments solutions provider. The company facilitate electronic payment processing for all major Credit & Debit cards; Gift & Loyalty cards; ACH, Remote Deposit Capture as well as other non-cash payment methods. Complete Merchant Solutions was founded in 2008 and is based in Orem, Utah.

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Buyer

Stellus Capital Management

Houston, Texas, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 1.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Stellus Capital Management is a provider of debt and equity capital to middle-market companies headquartered throughout the US and Canada. For credit commitments, Stellus looks to provide $10 to $50 million of capital to help support buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalization, growth opportunities, rescue financing, distressed situations, as well as bridge loans. Sectors' of interest for Stellus' credit practice includes business services, energy, general industrial, government, healthcare, software and specialty finance. Stellus' equity practice seeks to provide $30 to $50 million to small and mid-sized energy (upstream, oilfield services, midstream) companies. Stellus Capital was originally formed in 2004 as Laminar Direct Capital and operated as the direct investing unit of D.E. Shaw. The Group became independent in 2012. Stellus has offices in Houston, New York City, and Washington DC.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 23
Sector (Consumer Services) 1 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 5
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 23
Year (2015) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-02-13 Greatwide Logistics Services

Dallas, Texas, United States

Greatwide Logistics Services is a privately held third-party logistics provider serving the United States and Canada. Greatwide offers an integrated service platform to customers including managed transportation services, dedicated, full-service brokerage, warehouse-based logistics and irregular route truckload. Greatwide is the largest provider of dedicated refrigerated transportation in the United States. The company ranks 11th among Transport Topics’ Top 50 Logistics Providers, is a Food Logistics Top 70 3PL Provider and an Inbound Logistics Top 100 Motor Carrier.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-09-30 Aurora Parts & Accessories

Lebanon, Indiana, United States

Aurora Parts & Accessories is a distributor of aftermarket parts and accessories for over-the-road semi-trailers. The Company offers the most complete line of branded and private label parts in the industry, maintaining a comprehensive inventory to serve all makes and models of trailer. Aurora Parts & Accessories is based in Lebanon, Indiana.

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