Investment Summary

Cordova Smart & Williams and NMS Capital Exits H2O Plus

On July 11, 2011, Pola Orbis Holdings invested in consumer products company H2O Plus from Cordova Smart & Williams and NMS Capital

Investment Highlights
  • This is Pola Orbis Holdings’ 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Pola Orbis Holdings’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Pola Orbis Holdings’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

Investment Summary

Date 2011-07-11
Target H2O Plus
Sector Consumer Products
Investor(s) Pola Orbis Holdings
Sellers(s) Cordova Smart & Williams
NMS Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) BofA Securities (Financial)
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison (Legal)

Target

H2O Plus

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Founded in 1989, H2O Plus is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of prestige, branded, water-based skincare products for the face and body. The company markets an expansive portfolio of 500 proprietary, company-owned formulations based on the principle of establishing clean, natural alternatives to the pore-clogging products pervasive in the personal care products market. Through its unique ingredient concept, H2O Plus combines “water plus” natural sea-derived nutrients and state-of–the-art technology to improve and maintain healthy and youthful-looking skin.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Pola Orbis Holdings

Tokyo, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1929
Sector Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION

POLA Orbis Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of cosmetics, fashion products, and pharmaceuticals in Japan and internationally.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 2
State: Illinois M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-02-15 Jurlique International Pty

Mount Barker, Australia

Jurlique International is an Australian-based manufacturer and multi-channel global marketer of natural skin care products. The products are derived from herbs and plant extracts biodynamically grown on the Company's organic farms in South Australia. Jurlique distributes its products primarily in Asia, Australia and the United States, through a network of Company-owned stores, distributors, high-end department stores, pharmacies, spas and via duty free.

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Seller(S) 2

DESCRIPTION

Cordova, Smart & Williams (CSW) is a private equity investment firm specializing in buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital financings of middle-market companies. CSW was formed in 2002 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 13
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 3 of 5
State: Illinois M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 10 of 13
Year: 2011 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-06-30 Orchid Orthopedic Solutions

Holt, Michigan, United States

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions provides design, manufacturing, and supply chain services to orthopedic implant OEMs globally. Orchid Orthopedic Solutions was formed in 2005 and is based in Holt, Michigan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-31 Sqwincher

Columbus, Mississippi, United States

Sqwincher is a provider of hydration solutions to a diverse and unique customer base in the industrial, home office delivery (“HOD”), military, foodservice, education, e-commerce and specialty retail channels.

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SELLER

NMS Capital

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2010
PE ASSETS 1.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

NMS Capital is a private investment firm that specializes in strategic equity investments and leveraged buyouts. The Firm targets middle-market growth companies throughout the US. New Mainstream focuses on companies with experienced management, high operating margins, and strong cash flows. NMS Capital looks to invest $25 to $75 million in companies valued up to $150 million. The Firm will consider opportunities in a variety of sectors, however the Firm has a special interest in healthcare services, consumer products/services, and specialized business services. NMS Capital was formed in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 12
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 6
State: Illinois M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 11
Year: 2011 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-05-24 SunCrest Healthcare

Madison, Tennessee, United States

SunCrest Healthcare is a provider of multidisciplinary home health care services to the elderly. The Company operates over 90 branches across 10 states, employing more than 3,000 healthcare professionals and also provides private duty outpatient rehabilitation and hospice services in select markets.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-09-04 Global Novations

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Global Novations is a leading Human Capital Services firm focused on talent optimization, diversity training and leadership development. Located in Boston and Cincinnati, Global Novations offers services to more than half of the Fortune 500 companies. The Company services include training, consulting, interactive and talent management solutions.

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