M&A Deal Summary

CBRE Acquires Direct Line

On June 18, 2024, CBRE acquired communications company Direct Line from Guardian Capital Partners and Patriot Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CBRE’s 1st transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is CBRE’s 29th transaction in the United States.
  • This is CBRE’s 5th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-06-18
Target Direct Line
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) CBRE
Sellers(s) Guardian Capital Partners
Patriot Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Direct Line

Fremont, California, United States
Direct Line provides network cabling, infrastructure, and staffing services to data centers and other mission-critical environments. Direct Line has unique expertise in managing the complexities of installing, designing, and maintaining customized data and fiber optic cabling for data centers across various end markets. Direct Line was established in 1997 and is based in Fremont, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

CBRE

Dallas, Texas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1906
Sector Real Estate
Employees130,000
Revenue 31.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
CBRE Group's corporate headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, California.
CBRE Group's corporate headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, California.

CBRE is a commercial real estate services and investment firm. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. CBRE was incorporated in 1906 and is based in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 47 of 47
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 41 of 41
State (California) 5 of 5
Country (United States) 29 of 29
Year (2024) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-05 J&J Worldwide Services

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

J&J Worldwide Services (J&J) provides facility services to the United States Federal Government and civilian customers through its Healthcare & Medical Solutions, Mission Support Solutions, and Engineering Solutions business segments. The company has developed a comprehensive portfolio of aseptic cleaning and maintenance services for military hospitals and clinics as well as a wide array of facility management, operational support, and integrated asset management services for Department of Defense (DoD) military bases. J&J Worldwide Services is based in Franklin, Tennessee.

Buy $800M

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Guardian Capital Partners

Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 200M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Guardian Capital Partners is a smaller private equity firm focused on control investments in family-owned companies and corporate divestitures. Guardian looks for profitable businesses with a 'history of stability' and a 'strong instaleed customer base'. Prospective opportunities are located in the US and typically generate sales of $20 to $150 million. Target sectors include industrial, manufacturing, business services, consumer products, and healthcare/medical devices. Guardian Capital Partners was formed in 2007 and is based in Wayne, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 11
Sector (Communications) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 7
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 10 of 11
Year (2024) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-15 Nwestco

Kalispell, Montana, United States

Nwestco is an equipment distributor, installer and maintenance provider to retail fuel stations and car washes in the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions. Nwestco provides a one-stop solution for its customers’ equipment and service needs, offering a comprehensive product portfolio and delivering high-quality installation and ongoing maintenance services. Nwestco is based in Kalispell, Montana.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-27 American Overhead Door & Dock

Levittown, Pennsylvania, United States

American Overhead Door & Dock is a commercial door and dock company in the tri-state area, currently serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, and select other geographies. The company offers sales, installation, service, repair, and maintenance for doors, loading dock equipment, and safety and related products for a diverse customer base across commercial, industrial, cold storage, distribution, pharmaceutical, and other end markets. American Overhead Door & Dock was formed in 1989 and is based in Levittown, Pennsylvania.

Buy -
SELLER

Patriot Capital

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Patriot Capital is a private investment firm that provides equity and junior capital to support acquisitions, growth capital financings, management buyouts, and recapitalizations of middle-market companies. The Firm looks to invest $5 to $25 million in businesses generating revenues of $10 to $200 million. Areas of interest include business and consumer services, consumer products, niche manufacturing and distribution, education, e-commerce, application software, transportation, and telecom services. Patriot focuses its investment activity with the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Southern areas of the US. Patriot Capital is based in Baltimore, Maryland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 48 of 50
Sector (Communications) 4 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 27 of 29
State (California) 5 of 5
Country (United States) 48 of 50
Year (2024) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-15 Central States Bus Sales

Fenton, Missouri, United States

Central States Bus Sales is an authorized dealer of Blue Bird Corporation (“Blue Bird”) school buses in the United States, exclusively serving Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Alabama. CSBS has a longstanding relationship with Blue Bird, a leading school bus manufacturer with gas, diesel, low- and zero-emission school buses fueled by propane and natural gas, and electric-powered (EV) buses in operation today. Central States Bus Sales is based in Fenton, Missouri.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-08-05 Carson Dellosa Education

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Carson Dellosa Education is a provider of K-8 supplemental education content for parents, teachers, and students with an established portfolio of five market-leading brands known for high-quality, rigorous educational materials. Carson Dellosa Education was founded in 1975 and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Sell -