M&A Deal Summary

CI Capital Partners Acquires Valley National Gases

On February 1, 2007, private equity firm CI Capital Partners acquired distribution company Valley National Gases

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CI Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is CI Capital Partners’ 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is CI Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in South Dakota.
Investment Fate
  • Valley National Gases was sold to a strategic buyer in 2009.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2007-02-01
Target Valley National Gases
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) CI Capital Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Valley National Gases

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Valley National Gases, Inc. is a packager and distributor of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding equipment and supplies, propane and fire protection equipment.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

CI Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1993
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CI Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts of middle-market companies. CI Capital primarily targets investments in North America and looks to invest between $10 and $150 million of equity capital per transaction. The Firm concentrates on acquiring companies in stable industries with consolidation potential. CI has a particular interest in business services, consumer services, distribution, transportation, and healthcare Services. CI Capital Partners was founded in 1993 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 31
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 5
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 9 of 22
State: South Dakota M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 6 of 28
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-10-01 ARS

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

ARS is a provider of heating and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing services nationwide. ARS primarily serves homeowners in need of emergency repair and replacement services for heating, air conditioning, energy efficiency, plumbing, drain cleaning and sewer lines. It operates under two well-known national brands, ARS and Rescue Rooter, as well as through trusted local brands in select markets. ARS was founded in 1995 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-05-24 KIK Consumer Products

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States

KIK Consumer Products is an independent manufacturer in household products and a global leader in pool and spa treatment and automotive products. KIK Consumer Products was founded in 1993 and is based in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

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