M&A Deal Summary

BRS Acquires Tolemar

On October 20, 2021, private equity firm BRS acquired automotive company Tolemar from Vopne Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is BRS’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is BRS’s 41st transaction in the United States.
  • This is BRS’s 5th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-10-20
Target Tolemar
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) BRS
Sellers(s) Vopne Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Tolemar

Huntington Beach, California, United States
Tolemar is a manufacturer of aftermarket parts and accessories for motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. Tolemar sells its comprehensive product portfolio direct-to-distributors and direct-to-consumer under the brand names Trinity Racing, LA Choppers, and Baron Custom Accessories as well as private-label. Tolemar is based in Huntington Beach, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

BRS

New York, New York, United States

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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 45 of 46
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 6 of 6
State: California M&A 5 of 5
Country: United States M&A 41 of 42
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-30 Shearwater

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Shearwater is a designer, and manufacturer of dive computers and rebreather electronics serving the technical diving market. Shearwater was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-01 2nd Ave Thrift Superstores

Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States

2nd Ave Thrift Superstores operates thrift store locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast under the 2nd Ave Value Store and Village Thrift Store brands. The Company strives to provide a unique and department store-like shopping experience while bringing its customers the best value in discount retail. 2nd Ave Thrift Superstores was formed in 1959 and is based in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

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Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Vopne Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquisitions, recapitalizations and equity financings of lower middle-market, North American companies. The Firm looks to commit $5 to $35 million in profitable companies with EBITDA of $2 to $8 million. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, healthcare, business services, industrial, aerospace, and defense. Vopne will not invest in start-ups, real estate, retail, restaurants or oil & gas. Vopne Capital was formed in 2013 and is based in Mill Valley, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-01 Phoenix Wrappers

Laval, Quebec, Canada

Phoenix Wrappers is a manufacturer of stretch wrapping equipment with a full complement of stretch wrap equipment from semi-automatic up to high speed fully automatic customized material handling systems. Phoenix Wrappers was founded in 1994 and is based in Laval, Quebec.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-28 RDL

Prescott, Arizona, United States

RDL is a manufacturer of electronic audio, video, and control products. Its products are distributed worldwide for use in commercial and residential audio and video installations and in broadcast and recording facilities. The company produces modules in several trademarked product series, including STICK-ON®, RACK-UP®, and FLAT-PAK™. RDL is based in Prescott, Arizona.

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