M&A Deal Summary

Centre Lane Partners Acquires Candle-lite

On January 31, 2014, private equity firm Centre Lane Partners acquired manufacturer Candle-lite from Lancaster Colony for 28M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Centre Lane Partners’ 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Centre Lane Partners’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Centre Lane Partners’ 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Centre Lane Partners’ 2nd transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-01-31
Target Candle-lite
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Centre Lane Partners
Sellers(s) Lancaster Colony
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 28M USD

Target

Candle-lite

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Candle-lite is a leader in the decorative candle manufacturing industry with over 170 years of continuous candle making. Candle-lite was founded in 1840 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Centre Lane Partners is a private investment firm focused on making credit and equity, control and non-control, investments in North American middle-market companies. Centre Lane targets companies with revenues between $20 and $500 million that have leading market positions and sustainable competitive advantages in their respective niches. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and seeks to invest $5 to $250 million per transaction. Centre Lane Partners was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 17
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 3
State (Ohio) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 5 of 16
Year (2014) 2 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-31 Lancaster Colony

Westerville, Ohio, United States

Lancaster Colony is a mid-cap manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets. As the parent of T. Marzetti Company, Lancaster Colony is known for its branded and private-label retail and foodservice products. Top brands include Marzetti, New York Brand, and Sister Schubert’s. Lancaster Colony was founded in 1961 and is based in Westerville, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-30 Staci

Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, France

Staci is a third-party logistics provider with a focus on complex retail logistics. Staci offers innovative B2B and B2C logistics solutions for companies wishing to outsource all or part of their logistics and distribution. Staci was founded in 1989 and is based in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, France.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Lancaster Colony

Westerville, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1961
Sector Food
Employees3,400
Revenue 1.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Lancaster Colony is a mid-cap manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets. As the parent of T. Marzetti Company, Lancaster Colony is known for its branded and private-label retail and foodservice products. Top brands include Marzetti, New York Brand, and Sister Schubert’s. Lancaster Colony was founded in 1961 and is based in Westerville, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 3
State (Ohio) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2014) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-06-04 Marshall Biscuit

Saraland, Alabama, United States

Marshall Biscuit Co., Inc. is a producer and marketer of frozen rolls and biscuits.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-03-13 Flatout

Saline, Michigan, United States

Flatout, Inc. produces and sells flatbread and other related products to retail groceries, mass market and club stores, and other markets. The company sells its products under the Flatout name, which enjoys brand recognition among weight-conscious and health-minded consumers. Its products, which come in a variety of regular and light flavors, provide a healthy alternative to traditional breads and are applicable to a variety of culinary uses.

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