Growth Capital • Defense

Compass Partners and Ironwood Capital Invest In Nautilus Integrated Solutions

On July 25, 2019, merchant bank Compass Partners and growth capital firm Ironwood Capital invested in defense company Nautilus Integrated Solutions

Investment Context
  • This is Compass Partners’ 1st and Ironwood Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Defense sector.
  • This is Compass Partners’ 1st and Ironwood Capital’s 70th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Compass Partners’ 1st and Ironwood Capital’s 19th transaction in Connecticut.

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Investment Summary

Date July 25, 2019
Target Nautilus Integrated Solutions
Sector Defense
Investor(s) Compass Partners
Ironwood Capital
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target Company

Nautilus Integrated Solutions

South Windham, Connecticut, United States
Nautilus Integrated Solutions is a company specializing in providing engineering, technical, and consulting services for the nuclear and energy sectors. A prime contractor supplying critical parts and assemblies to the Department of Defense, NIS has capabilities that include casting, precision machining, non-destructive testing, welding, and engineering. Nautilus Integrated Solutions is based in South Windham, Connecticut.
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Investors Overview 2

DESCRIPTION

Compass Partners is a merchant bank focused on investing in and advising growth platforms within the aerospace and defense sectors. Compass will consider opportunities across the US and looks to partner with profitable companies generating $5 to $50 million of EBITDA. Compass Partners was formed in 1996 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Defense 1 of 1
Type: Growth Capital 1 of 1
State: Connecticut 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 2
Year: 2019 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-04-02 Precinmac Precision Machining

South Paris, Maine, United States

Precinmac Precision Machining is a manufacturer of high tolerance precision machined components and assemblies. The company formulates cost-saving alternatives to current production and sourcing methods by offering a single-source solution for precise, high-quality, flexible, and on-time manufacturing to top-tier customers globally. Precinmac Precision Machining is based in South Paris, Maine.

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Investor

Ironwood Capital

Avon, Connecticut, United States

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Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ironwood Capital is a private investment firm that makes equity and subordinated debt investments in lower middle-market companies. Investment proceeds are generally used to support leveraged buyouts, growth financings, and recapitalizations. Investments typically range from $10 to $40 million in companies generating $20 to $250 million in annual sales. Target sectors include healthcare products/services, value-added manufacturing, business services, consumer products, specialty distribution, and education. Ironwood prefers opportunities East of the Mississippi, but will selectively consider investments in the Western US. The Firm's investment horizon is three to five years. Ironwood Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Avon, Connecticut.


Deal Context for Investor #
Overall 70 of 97
Sector: Defense 2 of 2
Type: Growth Capital 16 of 31
State: Connecticut 19 of 20
Country: United States 70 of 97
Year: 2019 5 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-21 Libra Industries

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Libra Industries is a vertically integrated contract manufacturer providing electronic manufacturing services (EMS) to OEMs in the aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, communications, and industrial markets. Libra Industries was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-09-20 Groome Industrial Service Group

Denville, New Jersey, United States

Groome Industrial Service Group is a provider of industrial cleaning and maintenance services to customers in the natural gas-fired power generation, refinery, manufacturing, construction, marine, and aviation industries. Groome Industrial Service Group was founded in 1969 and is based in Denville, New Jersey.

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