M&A Deal Summary

Carolina Beverage Group Acquires Carolina Beverage Group

On May 16, 2018, Carolina Beverage Group acquired beverage company Carolina Beverage Group from SunTx Capital Partners, Plexus Capital and Triangle Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Carolina Beverage Group’s 1st transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Carolina Beverage Group’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Carolina Beverage Group’s 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-05-16
Target Carolina Beverage Group
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Carolina Beverage Group
Sellers(s) SunTx Capital Partners
Plexus Capital
Triangle Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Cascadia Capital LLC (Financial)
Haynes and Boone (Legal)

Target

Carolina Beverage Group

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States
Carolina Beverage Group LLC (CBG) is a manufacturer of a dozen, high-quality, draft beers sold and distributed in five mid-Atlantic states under the Carolina Blonde and Cottonwood Ales brands. Carolina Beverage Group LLC was founded in 1997 and is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Carolina Beverage Group

Mooresville, North Carolina, United States

Category Company
Sector Beverages
DESCRIPTION

Carolina Beverage Group manufacturers its high-quality products out of its three strategically located state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Cold Spring, MN; Mooresville, NC and Fort Worth, TX. The company offers a broad range of value-added production services in a variety of packaging options, including plastic and aluminum cans and glass bottles. Carolina Beverage Group is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2018) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 3

SELLER

SunTx Capital Partners

Dallas, Texas, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 600M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

SunTx Capital Partners is a private investment firm that invests in middle-market manufacturing, distribution and service companies based primarily in the Southern regions of the US. Prospective transactions include management buyouts, consolidations, growth equity, recapitalizations, and family successions. Areas of interest include distribution, infrastructure, manufacturing, services, and financial services. SunTx prefers to make control investments. SunTx Capital Partners was formed in 2001 and is based in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 8
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 5
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 8
Year (2018) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-23 CPI

Dothan, Alabama, United States

CPI is a vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operating across five southeastern states, with 35 hot-mix asphalt plants, nine aggregate facilities, and one liquid asphalt terminal. CPI was founded in 1999 and is based in Dothan, Alabama.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-09 Ranger Offshore

Houston, Texas, United States

Ranger Offshore, Inc. is a provider of a sub-sea marine construction services support for the offshore oil and gas energy industries primarily in the U.S. and in the Gulf of Mexico. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Ranger supports field operations from its base in New Iberia, LA.

Sell -
SELLER

Plexus Capital

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1995
PE ASSETS 2.2B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Plexus Capital is a private equity firm that invests in buyouts, acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth financings in the form of junior and/or equity capital. Plexus focuses on lower middle-market businesses located in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast areas of the US. The Firm looks for businesses companies in the business services, consumer services, manufacturing, value-added distribution, and healthcare sectors with up to $2 to $15 million of cash-flow. Plexus Capital was formed in 1995 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 41
Sector (Beverages) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 17 of 23
State (North Carolina) 5 of 7
Country (United States) 28 of 41
Year (2018) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-13 Freight Force

Anaheim, California, United States

Freight Force, Inc. is a one-stop destination for nationwide cartage needs serving air freight forwarders, logistics providers, and other expedited freight companies. Freight Force specializes in first mile and last mile transportation services, facilitating the original pickup or the final delivery of international freight. Freight Force maintains partnerships with local and regional motor carriers in 52 metro areas and serves as a one-stop source for access to reliable, high quality, and specialized capacity across the entire United States.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-04 Huseby

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Huseby is a national provider of court reporting and litigation support services to law firms and corporate legal departments. Huseby empowers the on-the-go attorney by bringing your office to your mobile device. Huseby was founded in 1974 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sell -
SELLER

Triangle Capital

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION


DEAL STATS #
Overall 55 of 72
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 27 of 34
State (North Carolina) 7 of 8
Country (United States) 54 of 71
Year (2018) 5 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-06 Tate’s Bake Shop

Southampton, New York, United States

Tate’s is a premium, consumer branded producer of gourmet cookies and other baked goods marketed throughout the United States. Tate’s has been one of the fastest growing biscuit brands in the United States over the last 12 months. The brand’s sales have quadrupled over the past five years. Tate’s Bake Shop is the home of America’s top-rated chocolate chip cookie, available at grocery stores, gourmet shops and natural food stores nationwide, as well as online.

Sell $500M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-30 FrontStream

Claymont, Delaware, United States

FrontStream is a provider of software and payment processing solutions that help charities and companies raise money, engage constituents and make a positive impact. FrontStream was established in 2007 and is based in Claymont, Delaware.

Sell -