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Investment Summary

Cairngorm Capital Partners Invests In Thornbridge Sawmills

On November 7, 2017, private equity firm Cairngorm Capital Partners invested in distribution company Thornbridge Sawmills

Investment Highlights
  • This is Cairngorm Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Cairngorm Capital Partners’ 3rd transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • Thornbridge Sawmills was sold to a strategic buyer in 2018.

Investment Summary
Date 2017-11-07
Target Thornbridge Sawmills
Sector Distribution
Investor(s) Cairngorm Capital Partners
Deal Type Growth Capital
Advisor(s) Grant Thornton Transaction Advisory (Financial)
Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM) (Legal)

Target

Thornbridge Sawmills

Grangemouth, United Kingdom
Thornbridge Sawmills Ltd. is an importer and distributor of timber and sheet materials. It has a combined sawmill and distribution hub in Grangemouth, as well as eight regional branch outlets across Scotland. Together they serve a diverse range of customers including local builders, joiners, construction companies, DIY enthusiasts, regional housebuilders, and public works contractors. It's substantial warehousing, processing, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities enable the business to respond rapidly with a comprehensive and customizable range of timber materials and products. Thornbridge Sawmills was founded in 1992 and is based in Grangemouth, United Kingdom.

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Investor

Cairngorm Capital Partners

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2014
PE ASSETS 400M GBP
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cairngorm Capital Partners is a private equity group focused on investing in mid-market growth-oriented manufacturing, distribution and services companies throughout the UK. The Firm generally seeks majority positions, but will consider select minority opportunities as well. Cairngorm Capital Partners was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 15
Sector (Distribution) 2 of 6
Type (Growth Capital) 1 of 3
Country (United Kingdom) 3 of 14
Year (2017) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-02-15 Polyframe Group

Stonehouse, United Kingdom

Polyframe Group Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of trade windows and doors. It operates four manufacturing facilities producing windows and composite doors for the installer market and has 12 trade centers distributing its products to smaller builders or local tradesmen. Polyframe Group was founded in 1992 and is based in Stonehouse, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-28 Building Supplies Online

Banbury, United Kingdom

Building Supplies Online is a distributor of building products, offering competitively priced building supplies and tools to trade and retail customers. Building Supplies Online was founded in 2010 and is based in Banbury, United Kingdom.

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