M&A Deal Summary

Convergent Capital Partners and The Anderson Group Acquire Quality Logging

On March 1, 2008, growth capital firm Convergent Capital Partners and private equity firm The Anderson Group acquired energy services and equipment company Quality Logging

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Convergent Capital Partners’ 1st and The Anderson Group’s 1st transaction in the Energy Services and Equipment sector.
  • This is Convergent Capital Partners’ 30th and The Anderson Group’s 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Convergent Capital Partners’ 4th and The Anderson Group’s 2nd transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-03-01
Target Quality Logging
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Buyer(s) Convergent Capital Partners
The Anderson Group
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

Quality Logging

Midland, Texas, United States
Quality Logging is a provider of mud logging services, a form of energy exploration, to the oil and gas industry. Quality Logging manages one of the most technologically advanced and well-maintained fleets of logging trailers. Quality Logging was founded in 1980 and is based in Midland, Texas.

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Buyer(S) 2

DESCRIPTION

Convergent Capital is a private investment firm that provides growth and debenture financing to late-stage growth companies. Convergent prefers to commit $3 to $12 million per transaction in businesses with at least $10 million in revenues. Convergent is a generalist investor and will consider businesses in a wide range of industries. Investment funds are typically used to assist growth, but the firm can also structure investments around buyouts, recapitalizations, consolidations, and add-on acquisitions. Convergent is licensed as a SBIC. Convergent Capital was formed in 1999 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 30 of 62
Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) 1 of 2
Type (Recapitalization) 3 of 10
State (Texas) 4 of 7
Country (United States) 30 of 62
Year (2008) 2 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-02-01 After Six

Athens, Georgia, United States

After Six is a designer and producer of men's formal wear, marketing its products to formal wear distributors and rental stores. The company benefits from an industry-leading brand recognition and long-term customer base.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-06-01 Solvair

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Solvair, LLC is a producer and marketer of proprietary, environmentally friendly dry cleaning systems. Solvair was founded in 2007 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Buy -
DESCRIPTION

The Anderson Group is a private equity firm focused on acquiring US-based companies at the lower end of the middle-market. While Anderson will consider divestitures, generational sales, cash flow transactions, and leveraged recapitalizations, the Firm prefers investing in distressed businesses needing operational improvement. Target companies should have at least $10 million in revenue and $1 million in EBITDA (no minimum EBITDA in restructuring situations). Anderson is a generalist investor, however, the Firm avoids technology, natural resources or retail businesses. The Anderson Group was formed in 1985 and is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 25
Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 3
State (Texas) 2 of 4
Country (United States) 8 of 25
Year (2008) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-02-01 After Six

Athens, Georgia, United States

After Six is a designer and producer of men's formal wear, marketing its products to formal wear distributors and rental stores. The company benefits from an industry-leading brand recognition and long-term customer base.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2009-09-01 Michigan Wheel

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Michigan Wheel is a designer and manufacturer of inboard and outboard marine propellers. The company's high-quality, innovative products are marketed under both OEM and aftermarket brands such as Michigan Propellers, Federal Propellers, Gold Line, Hytorq, Apollo, Ballistic, Rapture, Vortex, and others. Michigan Wheel was founded in 1903 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Buy -