M&A Deal Summary

CNL Strategic Capital Management Acquires Douglas Machines

On October 7, 2021, asset manager CNL Strategic Capital Management acquired machinery company Douglas Machines from KODA Enterprises Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is CNL Strategic Capital Management’s 2nd transaction in the Machinery sector.
  • This is CNL Strategic Capital Management’s 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is CNL Strategic Capital Management’s 1st transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-10-07
Target Douglas Machines
Sector Machinery
Buyer(s) CNL Strategic Capital Management
Sellers(s) KODA Enterprises Group
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Sperry, Mitchell & Co., Inc. (Financial)

Target

Douglas Machines

Clearwater, Florida, United States
Douglas Machines is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of stainless steel washing and sanitizing equipment and systems principally for bakery, food processing, food service and distribution industries. Douglas Machines was founded in 1979 and is based in Clearwater, Florida.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

CNL Strategic Capital Management is an investment group that looks to acquire interests in private US-based companies with clear opportunities for growth where it can pass consistent, monthly cash flows to its investor partners. The Firm generally looks to partner with management when pursuing opportunities and targets companies with durable brands, high margins, and insulated products/services. CNL Strategic Capital Management is based in Orlando, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 14
Sector (Machinery) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 5 of 8
State (Florida) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 9 of 14
Year (2021) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-05 ATA National Title Group

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

ATA National Title Group is a full-service title insurance agency providing comprehensive title and settlement services to companies and individuals involved in real estate transactions. ATA National Title Group was founded in 1999 and is based in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-09 Clarion

Milford, Pennsylvania, United States

Clarion is a provider of standards-based visual safety labels and signs that support original equipment manufacturers, facility owners, and employers in reducing risk and protecting workers. It serves thousands of customers across the world in a large and diverse set of industries. Customers rely on Clarion’s expertise to help them navigate applicable regulatory and safety standards related to risk communication, resulting in the implementation of tailored systems of risk reduction. Clarion Safety Systems was established in 1989 and is based in Milford, Pennsylvania.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

KODA Enterprises Group

Holbrook, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Koda Enterprises Group is a private investment firm focused on making equity investments in companies with the potential to be market leaders. Koda targets businesses operating in traditional industries, such as distribution, industrial products & services, and manufacturing. The Firm uses internal capital to fund transactions. Koda Enterprises Group is based in Lexington, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 5
Sector (Machinery) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 3
State (Florida) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 5
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-07 Continental Trailers

Miami, Florida, United States

Continental Trailers is a manufacturer of the boat trailer industry. Continental Trailers have been engineered and built to withstand the severe saltwater environment of Florida and the tropics. Continental Trailers was founded in 1975 and is based in Miami, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-17 Load Rite

Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, United States

Load Rite is a manufacturer of recreational boat, pontoon, and jet ski trailers, and associated aftermarket parts, offering a full line of highly customizable engineered galvanized and aluminum trailers. The company's products are sold throughout the Eastern U.S. and Canada through an extensive network of hundreds of independent dealers. Load Rite was formed in 1980 and is based in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.

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