Investment Summary

Carlisle Enterprises, Cloquet Capital Partners and D2 Equity Capital Exits MSA Aircraft Products

On July 1, 2015, invested in aerospace company MSA Aircraft Products from Carlisle Enterprises, Cloquet Capital Partners and D2 Equity Capital

Investment Highlights
  • This is transaction in the Aerospace sector.
  • This is transaction in the United States.
  • This is transaction in Texas.
Investment Fate
  • MSA Aircraft Products was sold to a strategic buyer in 2016.

Investment Summary

Date 2015-07-01
Target MSA Aircraft Products
Sector Aerospace
Sellers(s) Carlisle Enterprises
Cloquet Capital Partners
D2 Equity Capital
Deal Type Bankruptcy

Target

MSA Aircraft Products

San Antonio, Texas, United States
MSA Aircraft Products, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and provider of highly engineered window systems and associated composite components for use in Business Jet aircraft, as well as in new applications in the 1st Class Commercial aircraft segment of the aerospace industry. The company provides an extensive suite of patented products, comprehensive services and support to aircraft OEMs, completion centers and dealers worldwide.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Carlisle Enterprises

San Diego, California, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1990
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Carlisle Enterprises is a private equity firm focused on investing in companies providing products and services to industrial, commercial and consumer markets. Prospective transaction situations include recapitalizations, divestitures, consolidations, minority and growth financings. Carlisle prefers businesses located within the US. The Firm will consider both profitable companies and turnaround situations. Carlisle's target investment range is up to $100 million of equity capital. Carlisle is partnered with and relies on private equity firm Centre Partners to fund acquisitions. Carlisle Enterprises is based in San Diego, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 16
Sector: Aerospace M&A 3 of 3
Type: Bankruptcy M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Texas M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 15 of 15
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-08-05 Ross Aviation

Denver, Colorado, United States

Ross Aviation owns and operates a portfolio of fixed-base operations (FBO) in North America. It also engages in identifying, acquiring, and investing opportunities in the FBO industry. Ross Aviation was founded in 1992 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

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SELLER

Cloquet Capital Partners

New Canaan, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Venture Capital Firm
Founded 2003
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cloquet Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on early to growth stage company investing. Areas of interest include IT services, value-added manufacturing, distribution, and business services. Cloquet looks to commit up to $5OOK per transaction. Cloquet Capital Partners was formed in 2003 and is based in New Canaan, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 13
Sector: Aerospace M&A 1 of 1
Type: Bankruptcy M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Texas M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 12 of 13
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-04-18 UVP

Upland, California, United States

UVP is a life science imaging systems for academic, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology applications. A leading developer and manufacturer of ultraviolet products since 1932, UVP provides innovative products and specializes in fluorescence and luminescence-based imaging applications for life sciences.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-25 Quest Specialty Chemicals

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Quest Specialty Chemicals is a specialty chemicals and coatings business. QSC is engaged in the formulation, manufacturing, and marketing of coatings designed to repair, restore, and preserve the assets of our customers. Quest Specialty Chemicals is based in Charleston, South Carolina.

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SELLER
DESCRIPTION

D2 Equity Capital is a private investment firm focused on acquiring lower middle-market companies operating in traditional industries. The Firm seeks businesses with $10 to $50 million in revenue, principally located in the Southwestern US. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, distribution, and services. D2 Equity Capital was established in 2013 and is based in San Diego, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Aerospace M&A 1 of 1
Type: Bankruptcy M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Texas M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 5 of 5
Year: 2015 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-04-18 UVP

Upland, California, United States

UVP is a life science imaging systems for academic, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology applications. A leading developer and manufacturer of ultraviolet products since 1932, UVP provides innovative products and specializes in fluorescence and luminescence-based imaging applications for life sciences.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-15 MCIP Industrial Enterprises

Pearland, Texas, United States

MCIP Industrial Enterprises, specializing in advanced fusion bonded epoxy techniques. The Company serves the oil & gas pipeline, refinery and Waterworks markets, focusing on steel pipe and heavy equipment applications. MCIP Industrial Enterprises was founded in 2008 is based in Pearland, Texas.

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