M&A Deal Summary

Deer Creek Group Acquires Locomotive Service

On September 1, 2006, private equity firm Deer Creek Group acquired transportation company Locomotive Service

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Deer Creek Group’s 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Deer Creek Group’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Deer Creek Group’s 3rd transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2006-09-01
Target Locomotive Service
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Deer Creek Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Locomotive Service

Lakewood, Colorado, United States
Locomotive Service is a provider of services for locomotives, including direct-to-locomotive fueling and the delivery of lube oil and sand for Class I and shortline railroad customers. Locomotive Service was founded in 1995 and is based in Lakewood, Colorado.

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Buyer

Deer Creek Group

Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

The Deer Creek Group is a private investment firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in small and middle market industrial and transportation-related businesses. Specifically, Deer Creek pursues opportunities in the railroad sector (railcar leasing, operations, repair/maintenance, fueling, derailment/salvage services), heavy equipment (sales, repair/maintenance, rentals/leasing, operations), and industrial minerals (mining/exploration). In addition to acquiring companies, Deer Creek also acquires debt instruments, hard assets, and provides management services. The Deer Creek Group was formed in 2005 and is based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Transportation M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: Colorado M&A 3 of 3
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2006 M&A 2 of 2
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2006-03-01 Alva Learning Systems

Westminster, Colorado, United States

Alva Learning Systems LLC is a firm specializing in using technology-based methods, including e-learning, to improve workflow processes for large enterprises. Alva Learning Systems was founded in 1999 and is based in Westminster, Colorado.

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