M&A Deal Summary

Champlain Capital Acquires Jenfab Cleaning Solutions

On April 1, 2015, private equity firm Champlain Capital acquired machinery company Jenfab Cleaning Solutions from Eagle Private Capital and Hadley Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Champlain Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is Champlain Capital’s 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Champlain Capital’s 1st transaction in Missouri.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-04-01
Target Jenfab Cleaning Solutions
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) Champlain Capital
Sellers(s) Eagle Private Capital
Hadley Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Jenfab Cleaning Solutions

Springfield, Missouri, United States
Jenfab Cleaning Solutions manufactures aqueous-based parts cleaning machinery including cabinet and pass-through models used in a wide variety of industrial applications. Jenfab Cleaning Solutions was founded in 1960 and is based in Springfield, Missouri.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Champlain Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 140M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Champlain Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on growth capital financings and investments in businesses facing succession issues. The Firm is a generalist investor investor and will consider opportunities in a broad range of manufacturing, service and distribution industries. Target businesses typically have revenues of $10 to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 to $15 million. Champlain prefers companies located in the US. Champlain will not invest in turnaround situations. Champlain Capital Partners was formed in 2000 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 24
Sector (Machinery) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 6
State (Missouri) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 24
Year (2015) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-06-20 Thibaut

Union, New Jersey, United States

Thibaut is an operator of wallpaper and fabric company. Thibaut is a designer and global distributor of branded wallpapers, fabrics, and furniture sold through the interior design channel. Thibaut goes to market through two highly regarded brands, Thibaut and Anna French. Thibaut was founded in 1886 and is based in Union, New Jersey.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-30 Master Cutlery

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States

Master Cutlery is a premier designer and manufacturer of hunting, knives, swords, self-defense, and collectibles products. Master Cutlery was founded in 1981 and is based in Secaucus, New Jersey.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Eagle Private Capital

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Eagle Private Capital (EPC) makes private equity and mezzanine investments in middle-market companies. The Firm typically invests $4 to $15 million per investment. EPC looks to partner with management or other private equity investors to provide growth or change of control capital. EPC is based in St. Louis, Missouri.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 49
Sector (Machinery) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 10
State (Missouri) 7 of 8
Country (United States) 23 of 49
Year (2015) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-01 Vector Disease Control International

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Vector Disease Control International is a provider of mosquito control and invasive aquatic control services. VDA provides a full range of vector control services, including weekly monitoring of mosquito levels, species identification and disease testing (using its in-house laboratory) and control of both adult and larval mosquitoes from the ground and using aircraft. Vector Disease Control International was established in 1992 and is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-20 Certica Solutions

Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States

Certica Solutions, Inc. provides an education technology platform, content and data solutions that enable K-12 educators and administrators to improve instructional and organizational performance. Certica partners with a diverse network of education technology companies, publishers and assessment providers; and delivers solutions directly to over 500 school districts, charter schools and educational service agencies. Certica Solutions was founded in 2000 and is based in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

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SELLER

Hadley Capital

Wilmette, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Hadley Capital LLC is a private equity firm that targets investments in small, established companies. The Firm looks for businesses generating sales of $5 to $30 million and EBITDA of $1 to $5 million. Hadley Capital seeks opportunities across a variety of industries; including manufacturing, business services, and distribution. Prospective transaction types include acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital financings, and industry consolidations. Hadley was formed in 1998 and is based in Wilmette, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 11
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 4
State (Missouri) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 11
Year (2015) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-10-02 Brushy Mountain Bee Farm

Moravian Falls, North Carolina, United States

Brushy Mountain Bee Farm, Inc. designs, manufactures, sources and sells beekeeping equipment and supplies. Brushy Mountain Bee Farm was founded in 1977 and is based in Moravian Falls, North Carolina.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-27 I-Deal Optics

Troy, Michigan, United States

I-Deal Optics is a manufacturer and distributor of quality budget eyewear and sun wear. I-Deal Optics delivers a combination of innovation and quality at the best prices possible across a broad portfolio of products consisting of eight brands and over six hundred styles. I-Deal Optics was founded in 1996 and is based in Troy, Michigan.

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