M&A Deal Summary

Chalmers Group of Companies Acquires Primus Sterilizer

On November 5, 2018, Chalmers Group of Companies acquired medical products company Primus Sterilizer from Blue Sage Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Chalmers Group of Companies’ 1st transaction in the Medical Products sector.
  • This is Chalmers Group of Companies’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Chalmers Group of Companies’ 1st transaction in Nebraska.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-11-05
Target Primus Sterilizer
Sector Medical Products
Buyer(s) Chalmers Group of Companies
Sellers(s) Blue Sage Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Primus Sterilizer

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Primus Sterilizer Co. is a manufacturer of handmade stainless steel steam sterilizers. Primus Sterilizer was founded in 1984 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Chalmers Group of Companies

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Category Company
Sector Diversified
DESCRIPTION

Chalmers Group of Companies is a privately owned corporation with two (2) subsidiaries in the USA with a total of six (6) manufacturing locations covering over two hundred and fifty thousand (250,000) sq ft and with over two hundred and fifty associates. The subsidiaries provide transposition, Manufacturing and medical services.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2018) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-10-11 LYNX Product Group

Wilson, New York, United States

LYNX Product Group LLC is a design, develops, and manufactures both standard and custom animal care washing, disinfection, filling and conveying systems. LYNX Product Group was founded in 2001 and is based in Wilson, New York.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Blue Sage Capital

Austin, Texas, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 400M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Blue Sage Capital is a private investment firm that invests in lower middle-market companies that have the potential to become market leaders. Target businesses typically generate sales of $20 to $125 million and are valued up to $125 million. Blue Sage is a generalist firm with broad industry interest. Target sectors include industrial, distribution, service, healthcare, manufacturing, energy and media. Blue Sage geographically prefers companies located in Texas and the Southwest US. Blue Sage will not invest in banks, life insurance companies, oil and gas exploration and development projects, real estate development or companies located outside of the United States. Blue Sage was formed in 2003 and is based in Austin, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 22
Sector (Medical Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 8 of 13
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 13 of 21
Year (2018) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-01 American Alloy

Spokane, Washington, United States

American Alloy is a manufacturer of short-run, metal production components, and subassemblies that have an extensive range of fabrication and finishing capabilities. The Company serves customers in the food packaging, aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul, construction safety equipment, and telecommunications infrastructure industries. American Alloy was founded in 2007 and is based in Spokane, Washington.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-10 Via seating

Sparks, Nevada, United States

Via seating is a manufacturer of chairs in the categories of executive, conference, task, multipurpose, lounge, and motion. Via seating was founded in 1987 and is based in Sparks, Nevada.

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