M&A Deal Summary

CenterOak Partners Acquires Guardian Access Solutions

On September 12, 2023, private equity firm CenterOak Partners acquired safety/security company Guardian Access Solutions from Brixey & Meyer Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CenterOak Partners’ 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is CenterOak Partners’ 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is CenterOak Partners’ 1st transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-09-12
Target Guardian Access Solutions
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) CenterOak Partners
Sellers(s) Brixey & Meyer Capital
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

Guardian Access Solutions

Nashville , Tennessee, United States
Guardian Access Solutions is a value-added distributor, system integrator, and installer of access control systems which includes high-end residential and commercial automated gate systems, parking control systems, commercial security systems, and surveillance systems. Guardian Access Solutions is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

CenterOak Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2014
PE ASSETS 2.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CenterOak Partners is a private equity firm focused on making control-oriented investments in middle-market companies operating in the industrial, consumer, and business services sectors. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout the US and targets companies valued between $50 to $500 million. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, recapitalizations, consolidations, and non-core divestitures. CenterOak Partners was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 12
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Recapitalization) 3 of 3
State (Tennessee) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 12
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-02 Wetzel s Pretzels

Pasadena, California, United States

Wetzel's Pretzels is an owner and franchisor of soft pretzel stores. Wetzel's menu includes a variety of fresh-baked soft pretzels, Wetzel Dogs, Wetzel Bitz, and beverages. Today, Wetzel’s Pretzels has 305 locations in 28 states and six countries. Wetzel's stores are located in shopping malls, outlet centers, theme parks, select discount retail stores, train stations, and airports. Wetzel’s Pretzels was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California.

Sell $207M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-30 CollisionRight

Columbus, Ohio, United States

CollisionRight is a provider of automotive collision repair services through a network of 89 facilities across nine states including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia. The company shops repair over 90,000 cars per year and maintains over 100 direct repair programs with insurance carriers. CollisionRight is based in Columbus, Ohio.

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Seller(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Brixey & Meyer Capital is a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in profitable, Midwest US-based niche-oriented companies with $1 to $4 million of EBITDA. The Firm will consider majority and minority positions and seeks opportunities with recurring revenue business models, proven management in place, and opportunities for growth. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, distribution, and services. Brixey & Meyer Capital was formed in 2015 and is based in Miamisburg, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 1
State (Tennessee) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-24 Unistrut Midwest

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Unistrut Midwest is a metal Framing and fittings company. Unistrut Midwest is a distributor, fabricator, and installer of a diverse range of products including but not limited to Unistrut branded metal framing products and accessories, Telespar, Food Grade Strut, Lockers, and Tate Access Floors. Unistrut Midwest is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-20 Lipp America Tank Systems

Novi, Michigan, United States

Lipp America Tank Systems is an installer of bio-solid digestor tank systems used by municipalities and other large waste generators to convert bio waste to usable natural gas that can be used or sold into the natural gas energy grid. Lipp America Tank Systems is based in Novi, Michigan.

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