M&A Deal Summary

Centre Partners and Constitution Capital Partners Acquire KNS International

On November 16, 2021, private equity firms Centre Partners and Constitution Capital Partners acquired apparel/textiles company KNS International from Tower Arch Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Centre Partners’ 1st and Constitution Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Centre Partners’ 50th and Constitution Capital Partners’ 68th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Centre Partners’ 1st and Constitution Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in Utah.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-11-16
Target KNS International
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Centre Partners
Constitution Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Tower Arch Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

KNS International

Draper, Utah, United States
KNS International is a designer and distributor of branded products across multiple categories with special focus on women's and men's shoes, including products under Journee Collection and other brands, and is a preferred partner for national retailers looking to optimize inventory and expand online product offerings. KNS International was founded in 2001 and is based in Draper, Utah.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Centre Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 2.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Centre Partners is a private equity firm focused on investments in North American middle-market companies 'with strong growth prospects, predictable cash flows, and defensible competitive positions'. Prospective transactions include investments in privately owned companies, growth capital financings, management buyouts/buy-ins, divestitures, and take privates. The Firm's typical investment size is $20 to $50 million. Areas of interest include consumer products and services, cable/media, business services, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, and retail. Centre Partners was formed in 1986 and has offices in New York, New York and Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 52 of 55
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 4
State (Utah) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 50 of 53
Year (2021) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-01 Alliance Mobile

Troy, Michigan, United States

Alliance Mobile is a provider of wide range of wireless, broadband, entertainment and streaming products and services exclusively for AT&T. Alliance Mobile was founded in 2008 and is based in Troy, Michigan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-07 Vision Innovation Partners

Annapolis, Maryland, United States

Vision Innovation Partners is a platform for ophthalmology service providers in the Mid-Atlantic region. VIP offers a comprehensive range of services, including routine eye exams and LASIK surgery as well as treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other ocular diseases. Vision Innovation Partners was founded in 2017 and is based in Annapolis, Maryland.

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Buyer
DESCRIPTION

Constitution Capital Partners is a private equity and asset management firm focused on opportunities throughout North America. Constitution Capital typically invests in private equity partnerships, however the Firm also makes direct private equity and credit investments. Constitution Capital Partners does not have any sector preferences. Constitution Capital Partners was formed in 2008 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 74 of 88
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 30 of 40
State (Utah) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 68 of 82
Year (2021) 12 of 13
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-17 Schellman

Tampa, Florida, United States

Schellman provides a comprehensive suite of information technology and cybersecurity audits and assessments, including SOC examinations, ISO certifications, FedRAMP assessments, PCI assessments, HITRUST assessments, cloud security assessments, penetration testing, and other compliance services. Schellman was founded in 2002 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-08 good2grow

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

good2grow is a better-for-you kids’ nutrition platform providing single-serve juice, fortified water, and milk products. The Company delivers its unique product with a collectible spout top (“toppers”) based on famous characters from children’s entertainment franchises. Beverages are sold across numerous brick-and-mortar retail channels including convenience, mass, grocery, dollar, and drug stores. G2G uses a variety of distribution methods, including a direct store delivery (“DSD”) network of over 220 partners which allows for optimal merchandising and efficient in-stock rates. good2grow was founded in 2001 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Tower Arch Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2013
PE ASSETS 700M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Tower Arch Capital is a lower middle-market private equity firm focused on partnering with and growing family and entrepreneur-owned companies. Tower Arch seeks US-based companies with $20 to $150 million in revenue and up to $30 million of EBITDA. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, recapitalizations, and corporate divestitures. Tower Arch Capital was formed in 2013 and is based in Draper, Utah.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 6
Sector (Apparel/Textiles) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 3
State (Utah) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 6 of 6
Year (2021) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-01 LifePort

Woodland, Washington, United States

LifePort specializes in the manufacture of cabin components, mechanical devices, cabinetry and finished interior structures for helicopters and business jets. LifePort was founded in 1990 and is based in Woodland, Washington.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-19 Intelligent Technical Solutions

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Intelligent Technical Solutions is a provider of IT-managed services that offers managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity, VoIP phone, and fiber internet services to small and medium-sized businesses (20-500 seats) in several cities throughout the United States. Intelligent Technical Solutions is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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