M&A Deal Summary

Dubin Clark and Midwest Mezzanine Funds Acquire United Safety & Survivability

On July 31, 2015, private equity firm Dubin Clark and mezzanine finance firm Midwest Mezzanine Funds acquired safety/security company United Safety & Survivability

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Dubin Clark’s 1st and Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 3rd transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Dubin Clark’s 10th and Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 49th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Dubin Clark’s 1st and Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 2nd transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-07-31
Target United Safety & Survivability
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Dubin Clark
Midwest Mezzanine Funds
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

United Safety & Survivability

Exton, Pennsylvania, United States
United Safety & Survivability is a manufacturer of innovative safety and survivability solutions for extreme-duty, niche transportation markets. USSC’s primary products are driver seats, passenger seats, fire suppression products, and related spare parts. United Safety & Survivability was founded in 1985 and is based in Exton, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Dubin Clark

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 400M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Dubin Clark is a private equity firm that acquires and builds businesses in partnership with management. Following an acquisition, Dubin Clark typically invests additional capital to help fund acquisitions and grow the business. Target sectors include retail, healthcare services, manufacturing, and business services. The Firm is a long-term investor and does not formulate a pre-defined exit plan. Dubin Clark was formed in 1984 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 23
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 6 of 9
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 10 of 23
Year (2015) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-06-09 Quest Events

Frisco, Texas, United States

Quest Events is a provider of pipe and drape, scenic and furnishing rental solutions to the AV, hospitality, events, bridal and exhibition industries in North America. With 27 locations across the U.S. and an office in Toronto, Canada, Quest Events partners with clients to provide creative, effective and efficient rental solutions and installation services. Quest Events was formed in 1998 and is based in Frisco, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-09-10 Driven Performance Brands

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Driven Performance Brands is a manufacturer of automotive aftermarket products. The Company was founded in 1953 and is based in Santa Rosa, California.

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Buyer

Midwest Mezzanine Funds

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Midwest Mezzanine Funds (MMF) is a provider of junior capital to lower middle-market, US and Canadian companies. MMF looks to invest $4 to $15 million to support buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and growth capital needs. Prospective companies generally have consistent profits ($3 million of EBITDA), low capital intensity, and sustainable competitive advantages. Broad areas of interest include manufacturing, value-added distribution, and services. MMF will not invest in high technology, energy, or real estate. Midwest Mezzanine was formed in 1992 and has offices in Chicago and Monroe, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 49 of 81
Sector (Safety/Security) 3 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 23 of 32
State (Pennsylvania) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 49 of 81
Year (2015) 4 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-07-10 Kadel s Auto Body

Tigard, Oregon, United States

Kadel's Auto Body is an independent auto body service provider in the United States. Over the years company have stretched services to the greater Portland area, Salem, Eugene and Boise, Idaho.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-09-10 Driven Performance Brands

Santa Rosa, California, United States

Driven Performance Brands is a manufacturer of automotive aftermarket products. The Company was founded in 1953 and is based in Santa Rosa, California.

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