M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2006-10-02 |
| Target | Great Courses Plus |
| Sector | Education |
| Buyer(s) |
Cambria Group
Brentwood Associates |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Cambria Group is a private equity firm that targets investments in small and mid-sized companies. Cambria prefers control investment situations where the firm can invest up to $5 million in businesses valued less than $25 million. Target companies typically generate sales up to $50 million and operate in the manufacturing, processing, distribution, transportation, or service sectors. Cambria will not invest in retail, technology, or healthcare. The Cambria Group was formed in 1996 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8 of 16 |
| Sector: Education M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 7 of 10 |
| State: Virginia M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 8 of 16 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-07 |
FleetPride
Irving, Texas, United States FleetPride is an independent distributor of aftermarket heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the United States. FleetPride was founded in 1975 and is based in Irving, Texas. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-01 |
Peak Broadcasting
Boise, Idaho, United States Peak Broadcasting is an acquirer and operator of radio stations. Peak operates a cluster of five radio stations in Fresno, CA and a cluster of six radio stations in Boise, ID. Peak Broadcasting was founded in 2006 and is based in Boise, Idaho. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.4B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Brentwood Associates is a private equity firm focused on long-term investments in middle-market growth companies. Brentwood typically targets investments in consumer-related businesses. Specific areas of interest include action sports/outdoor lifestyle products, business services, consumer products/services, direct marketing, distribution, education, health/wellness, marketing services, specialty media, specialty retail, and sporting goods. Brentwood's preferred equity investment size is $50 to $200 million. Brentwood Associates was formed in 1972 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12 of 48 |
| Sector: Education M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals | 7 of 15 |
| State: Virginia M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 10 of 45 |
| Year: 2006 M&A | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-12 |
The Oriental Trading Company
Omaha, Nebraska, United States The Oriental Trading Company is a direct marketer of party supplies, novelties, toys and children's arts and crafts, school supplies and value-priced home decor and giftware. The Oriental Trading Company was formed in 1932 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-15 |
Ariat
San Leandro, California, United States Ariat is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality equestrian footwear, apparel, and accessories. Ariat was founded in 1992 and is based in San Leandro, California. |
Buy | - |
