M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2004-01-05 |
| Target | Decision Resources |
| Sector | Healthcare Services |
| Buyer(s) |
Castanea Partners
BV Investment Partners |
| Deal Type | Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) |
| Deal Value | 58M USD |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| PE ASSETS | 775M USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Castanea Partners is a private equity firm that targets investments in established, small to mid-sized companies valued up to $250 million. The Firm looks for businesses with strong management and significant competitive advantages. Sectors of interest include publishing, information services, education/training, consumer brands, specialty retail, and marketing services. Castanea prefers control investment situations and looks to commit between $15 and $150 million per transaction. Castanea Partners was formed in 2001 and is based in Newton, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 30 |
| Sector (Healthcare Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 3 of 10 |
| State (Massachusetts) | 2 of 4 |
| Country (United States) | 3 of 29 |
| Year (2004) | 1 of 3 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-01 |
EBG
Dallas, Texas, United States eatZi’s Market & Bakery is an innovative specialty retailer offering chef-crafted meals, fresh baked goods, and specialty packaged food designed for customers who value both convenience and exceptional food. eatZi's currently operates in four locations; Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, and Rockville, Maryland. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-12 |
Fuze Beverages
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, United States Fuze manufactures and markets vitamin infused juice drinks and teas targeted at health conscious consumers. The company's products offer vitamins and minerals and are low in carbohydrates and calories. Over the past two years, the company has grown to more than 50 employees, with over 220 distributors across 48 states and the Caribbean. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.6B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
BV Investment Partners is a private equity firm partner with entrepreneurs and families to invest in sound businesses and provide them with significant strategic, operating, and analytical assistance to accelerate the growth of the company through organic initiatives and acquisitions. BV was formed in 1983 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 7 of 60 |
| Sector (Healthcare Services) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) | 5 of 18 |
| State (Massachusetts) | 1 of 8 |
| Country (United States) | 7 of 56 |
| Year (2004) | 1 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-01 |
a360media
New York, New York, United States a360media owns and operates the leading celebrity and health & fitness media brands in the country. The Company's magazines have a combined total circulation of 5.3+ million and reach 32.6+ million men and women each month. Our digital properties reach 50+ million unique visitors and 652+ million page views monthly, and our social media channels reach 56+ million visitors. a360media was formed in 1936 and is based in New York City. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-01 |
Smith Media
Los Angeles, California, United States Smith Media, LLC (St. Louis, MO) is comprised of six network-affiliated television stations located in Burlington, VT; Utica, NY; Santa Barbara, CA; Anchorage, AK; Fairbanks, AK; and Juneau, AK. |
Buy | - |
