M&A Deal Summary

DFW Capital Partners and Capital Southwest Acquire VertexOne

On July 23, 2019, private equity firm DFW Capital Partners and business development company Capital Southwest acquired information technology company VertexOne from Oak Hill Capital, GenNx360 Capital Partners and LDC

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DFW Capital Partners’ 5th and Capital Southwest’s 3rd transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is DFW Capital Partners’ 28th and Capital Southwest’s 36th transaction in the United States.
  • This is DFW Capital Partners’ 1st and Capital Southwest’s 14th transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-07-23
Target VertexOne
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) DFW Capital Partners
Capital Southwest
Sellers(s) Oak Hill Capital
GenNx360 Capital Partners
LDC
Deal Type Recapitalization
Advisor(s) Baird (Financial)

Target

VertexOne

Houston, Texas, United States
VertexOne is a provider of customer information system (“CIS”) software and integration services to the mid-market public and investor-owned utility industry. VertexOne was founded in 1996 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

DFW Capital Partners

New York, New Jersey, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1983
PE ASSETS 600M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

DFW Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth middle-market service companies generating revenues up to $200 million. Specific service areas of interest include business services, industrial services, and healthcare services. Prospective transactions include growth capital financing, acquisition financing, management buyouts, and recapitalization. DFW will not invest in start-ups, real estate, or pure R&D companies. DFW Capital Partners was formed in 1983 and is based in Teaneck, New Jersey.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 41
Sector: Information Technology M&A 5 of 8
Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals 6 of 6
State: Texas M&A 1 of 3
Country: United States M&A 28 of 41
Year: 2019 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-17 Superior Controls

Seabrook, New Hampshire, United States

Superior Controls, Inc. is a provider of automation and control systems integration services to the life sciences industry. Superior Controls serves blue-chip biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers across the U.S. with more than 135 engineers and other professionals, most in close proximity to the nation’s life sciences hubs on the Eastern Seaboard and West Coast. Superior Controls, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Seabrook, New Hampshire.

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2019-10-11 RQM+

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States

RQM+ is a medical device and diagnostics-focused, regulatory, and quality consulting firm. The company delivers transformative solutions by providing unrivaled collective expertise, fueled by a passion for client success. RQM+’s experts are collaborative, laser-focused on client needs, and committed to delivering high-value solutions that exceed expectations. RQM+ was founded in 2008 and is based in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.

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DESCRIPTION

Capital Southwest Corp. is a credit focused business development company focused on providing financing to profitable, mid-sized companies throughout the US. The Firm doesn't have any sector preferences and will consider a variety of investment structures. Capital Southwest Corp. was originally established in 1961 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 37 of 50
Sector: Information Technology M&A 3 of 5
Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals 5 of 8
State: Texas M&A 14 of 18
Country: United States M&A 36 of 49
Year: 2019 M&A 4 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-08 Driven

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Driven is an eDiscovery consultancy and information management company that supports customers across the data lifecycle primarily as it relates to litigation support. Within eDiscovery, the Company offers a full spectrum of solutions to clients through a combination of consulting, technology resale, forensics, managed review, production, and hosting. Driven was founded in 2001 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.

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2019-07-26 Trafera

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Trafera is a provider of educational technology to K-12 schools and a top K-12 focused reseller of Google Chrome devices. Trafera offers a broad range of additional hardware and software solutions that support better outcomes through technology and also offers a robust set of services including deployment and warranty support. Trafera is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Oak Hill Capital

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 9.5B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Oak Hill Capital Partners was originally formed as the private equity investment vehicle for Robert Bass and in 1999, opened up to outside investors and raised its first private equity fund. Oak Hill looks to invest in middle-market companies and focuses its efforts within six industry groups. The six groups include basic industries; business and financial services; consumer, retail, and distribution; healthcare; media and telecom; and technology. Oak Hill targets businesses with defensible business models, strong market positions, and 'best-in-class' management. Oak Hill Capital was formed in 1986 and has offices in Stamford, Connecticut; Menlo Park, California; and New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 48 of 56
Sector: Information Technology M&A 5 of 7
Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals 1 of 4
State: Texas M&A 6 of 7
Country: United States M&A 40 of 47
Year: 2019 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-16 AccentCare

Dallas, Texas, United States

AccentCare is a provider of post-acute healthcare, with partnerships and care models covering the full continuum from personal, non-medical care to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and care management. AccentCare was founded in 1999 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

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2019-11-19 Calero Software

Rochester, New York, United States

Calero Software is a provider of communications lifecycle management (CLM) solutions designed to turn communication data into actionable insight by simplifying the management of voice, mobile and other unified communications services and assets. Calero Software is based in Rochester, New York.

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SELLER

GenNx360 Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 2.2B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

GenNx360 Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring mid-sized US-based businesses. GenNx360 targets companies with revenues between $50 and $500 million and $5 to $35 million of EBITDA. The Firm looks to invest $25 to $100 million per transaction. Specific areas of interest include industrial water treatment, specialty chemicals/engineered materials, industrial machinery/equipment components, agriculture products and services, global transportation component parts, aerospace/defense, oil/gas services and business services. GenNx360 Capital Partners was formed in 2006 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 17
Sector: Information Technology M&A 1 of 2
Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Texas M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 5 of 15
Year: 2019 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-20 Miller Environmental Group

Calverton, New York, United States

Miller Environmental Group services the utility, transportation, and petrochemical industries in the areas of emergency response, waste transportation and disposal, remediation, and industrial as well as marine services. Miller Environmental Group was founded in 1971 and is based in Calverton, New York.

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2019-09-01 Pacteon

Greensboro, Georgia, United States

Pacteon provides design, assembly, and manufacturing of fully integrated and automated end-of-line packaging equipment solutions, including cartoning, case packing, palletizing, and stretch wrapping machinery. Pacteon was founded in 2020 and is based in Greensboro, Georgia.

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SELLER

LDC

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1981
PE ASSETS 3.9B GBP
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

LDC is the private equity and investment arm of Lloyds Banking Group. LDC invests in mid-market companies throughout the UK. LDC seeks high growth businesses with at least two years of profitability (greater than £1 million). The Firm looks to commit £2 to £100 million in companies generating at least £5 million in revenue. Areas of interest include cleantech/environmental, construction/property, financial services, healthcare, industrials, retail/consumer, support services, TMT and travel/leisure. Prospective transaction types includes acquisition financings, development capital, equity release, MBOs, MBIs, mergers, private placements, and secondary buy-outs. LDC was formed in 1981 and is based in London.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 143 of 210
Sector: Information Technology M&A 9 of 16
Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Texas M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 4 of 4
Year: 2019 M&A 9 of 11
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-22 Onecom

Fareham, United Kingdom

Onecom is a provider of communication services and unified solutions across fixed-line voice, connectivity, and cloud computing to companies that includes Farrow & Ball, Thwaites, Celtic Manor, and 118 UK Ltd. Onecom was founded in 2002 and is based in Fareham, United Kingdom.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-08-13 Plimsoll Productions

Bristol, United Kingdom

Plimsoll Productions is an independent television production company in the UK. Plimsoll Productions BAFTA, EMMY, and Academy Award-winning team specializes in wildlife, documentary, live, and factual entertainment shows. Plimsoll Productions was founded in 2013 and is based in Bristol, England.

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