Distribution Buyout Transactions

Lenis is a pharmaceutical distributor that supplies niche and speciality prescription medicines. Lenis was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Great Point Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Greenwich, Connecticut
www.gppfunds.com

Arctic Fisheries is an importer of seafood products such as groundfish, crab, and lobster, to customers nationwide. Arctic Fisheries was founded in 1921 and is based in Buffalo, New York.

SNH Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Austin, Texas
www.snhcapitalpartners.com

EMCO Chemical Distributors distributes specialty and industrial chemicals and provides formulation, blending, repackaging, and logistics services to manufacturers across industries such as coatings, adhesives, personal care, food, agriculture, and water treatment. The Company also operates divisions for chemical packaging and environmental services. EMCO Chemical Distributors was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

Lindsay Goldberg
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.lindsaygoldbergllc.com
Advisors: Latham & Watkins , J.P. Morgan Securities , Chemlink Partners

Fine Food Group is a food distribution company that supplies products for Tex-Mex, American, and fusion-style restaurants. The Company imports and distributes a range of food products including burgers, fries, tortillas, sauces, chicken and meat products (and also plant-based alternatives), serving restaurants, bars, pubs, and street-food chains. Fine Food Group was founded in 1997 and is based in Burago di Molgora, Italy.

DeA Capital
Investor
Asset Manager
Milan, Italy
www.deacapitalaf.com

Forestwood Farm is a produce distributor, delivering high-quality fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and dairy products to restaurants, schools, and military facilities across the Southeast from its locations in Alabama and Tennessee.

Red Arts Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.redartscapital.com
Advisor: G2 Capital Advisors

Memory is a developer and distributor of licensed consumer drinkware, home décor, and related hard goods products, serving major retailers and e-commerce platforms. Memory was founded in 1998 and is based in Phenix City, Alabama.

Fruition Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Denver, Colorado
www.fruitionpe.com

Active Radiator is a manufacturer and distributor of heavy-duty radiators, charge air coolers, oil coolers, and related cooling products. Active Radiator was founded in 1940 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

LDR Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Washington, District of Columbia
www.ldrgp.com

AAA Industrial Supply is a distributor of industrial supplies and safety equipment based in Garrett, Indiana.

Foundation Investment Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
www.foundationpartners.net

Williams Distributors is a direct-store-delivery (“DSD”) distributor of ice cream, frozen pizza and frozen foods in the Northwest. Williams Distributors was formed in 1992 and is based in Spokane Valley, Washington.

KDSA Investment Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.kdsapartners.com

Greyrock Capital Group
Investor
Mezzanine Finance Firm
Walnut Creek, California
www.greyrockcapitalgroup.com

Bingo Pro is a distributor of professional bingo equipment. Specializing in high-quality, portable bingo blowers, flashboards, and control systems. Bingo Pro is based in Sudbury, Ontario.

Nakani Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Toronto, Ontario
www.nakanicap.com

Berri Books is a wholesaler of discounted paperbacks in both pocketbook and larger trade paperback formats, as well as Children’s books. Berri Books is based in Sudbury, Ontario.

Nakani Capital Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Toronto, Ontario
www.nakanicap.com

American Cutting Edge is a distributor of consumable industrial knives, blades and razors sold under the American Cutting Edge, Better Tools and Great Lakes Industrial Knife brand names. The company also offers value-added services such as sharpening, etching, and inventory management, serving end users, distributors, and OEMs across industries including recycling, converting, flooring, plastics, food and packaging, tree care, and archery. American Cutting Edge was founded in 1965 and is based in Miamisburg, Ohio.

Pfingsten Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.pfingsten.com
Advisor: Paul Hastings

GeHo is a specialized distributor of confectionery, baked goods, and beverages focused on the growing vending industry. With third-party brands and own brand products, GeHo provides snacks and beverages on the go to people across DACH via universities, schools, corporates, public institutions, and, in particular, vending operators. GeHo was founded in 1989 and is based in Straelen, Germany.

KKA Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Berlin, Germany
www.kkapartners.com
Advisor: Lupp + Partner

EQOfluids is a company specializing in the design and distribution of aluminum fittings and piping for compressed air systems and other fluid systems. EQOfluids was founded in 2011 in Valencia, Spain.

Sherpa Capital
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
Madrid, Spain
www.sherpacapital.es

Estex Manufacturing is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial sewn products including tool bags, personal protective equipment, and other products mainly serving the utility sector in addition to airline, government/military, and sports markets. Estex Manufacturing was founded in 1900 and is based in Fairburn, Georgia.

Shorehill Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.shorehillcapital.com
Advisor: Katten Muchin Rosenman

Izentit is a distributor of car and motorcycle spare parts and accessories. Izentit was formed in 1999 and is headquartered in Angers, France.

Ciclad
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Paris, France
www.ciclad.com