M&A Deal Summary

Cotton Creek Capital Acquires Chain Electric

On June 18, 2012, private equity firm Cotton Creek Capital acquired energy services and equipment company Chain Electric

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Cotton Creek Capital’s 1st transaction in the Energy Services and Equipment sector.
  • This is Cotton Creek Capital’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Cotton Creek Capital’s 1st transaction in Missouri.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2012-06-18
Target Chain Electric
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Buyer(s) Cotton Creek Capital
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

Chain Electric

Hattiesburg, Missouri, United States
Founded in 1955, Chain Electric is a leading regional provider of power line installation and maintenance services, providing complete transmission, distribution, substation, and storm recovery across the Gulf Coast, Midwest, and Mid Atlantic states. Additionally, the company has the specialized capability to work in challenging terrains, including mud, swamp, and marsh work, and possesses one of the largest fleets of amphibious equipment in the industry.

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Buyer

Cotton Creek Capital

Category Private Equity Firm
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cotton Creek Capital is a private equity firm focused on lower middle-market company investments. The Firm has a special interest in businesses facing an inflection point and could benefit from capital and expertise. Cotton Creek will consider opportunities throughout the US, although the Firm has a preference for businesses in the Southwest. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, infrastructure, chemicals, waste services, food/beverages, transportation, business services, consumer products, value-added distribution, healthcare, building products, and industrial services. Cotton Creek Capital is based in Austin, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 13
Sector (Energy Services and Equipment) 1 of 1
Type (Recapitalization) 2 of 4
State (Missouri) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 13
Year (2012) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-10-13 AirReady MRO Services

Melbourne, Arkansas, United States

AirReady MRO Services, Inc. is a repair Station formed to provide flight control repair, maintenance and overhaul solutions to the commercial and military aviation markets.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-11 Magnablend

Waxahachie, Texas, United States

Magnablend, Inc. is a provider of custom chemical manufacturing, blending, and packaging solutions.

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