Investment Summary

Dubin Clark and Brookside Capital Partners Invest In SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals

On November 13, 2018, private equity firm Dubin Clark and mezzanine finance firm Brookside Capital Partners invested in business services company SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals

Investment Highlights
  • This is Dubin Clark’s 8th and Brookside Capital Partners’ 5th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Dubin Clark’s 18th and Brookside Capital Partners’ 35th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Dubin Clark’s 5th and Brookside Capital Partners’ 3rd transaction in Illinois.

Investment Summary

Date 2018-11-13
Target SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals
Sector Business Services
Investor(s) Dubin Clark
Brookside Capital Partners
Deal Type Growth Capital
Advisor(s) Livingstone Partners (Financial)

Target

SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals

Itasca, Illinois, United States
SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals is a provider of event technology solutions. The Company strategizes, designs, and implements full-service solutions, with innovative technology solutions, state-of-the-art tech rental equipment, and supporting infrastructure. SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals was founded in 1989 and is based in Itasca, Illinois.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

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 18 of 23
Sector (Business Services) 8 of 10
Type (Growth Capital) 2 of 3
State (Illinois) 5 of 5
Country (United States) 18 of 23
Year (2018) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-11 EMPI

Anaheim, California, United States

EMPI is a manufacturer and distributor of branded automotive aftermarket parts for vintage Volkswagen vehicles, modern Volkswagen vehicles, and other vehicle brands. EMPI is based in Anaheim, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-01 Daystar Products International

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Daystar Products International is an automotive performance aftermarket parts manufacturer of lift and leveling kits and component parts for off- and on-road trucks, Jeep®, and multi-purpose vehicles. Daystar Products International was founded in 1977 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Investor
DESCRIPTION

Brookside Capital Partners is an investment management firm focused on stable lower-middle market companies in the US. The Firm typically commits $5 to $30 million per transaction to support buyouts, leveraged recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions and growth. Potential businesses generally have revenue greater than $15 million, and EBITDA of at least $4 million. Industries of interest include business services, consumer, distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation and logistics. Brookside Capital Partners was established in 2001 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 35 of 65
Sector (Business Services) 5 of 8
Type (Growth Capital) 8 of 16
State (Illinois) 3 of 4
Country (United States) 35 of 65
Year (2018) 5 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-29 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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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-07 RJW Logistics Group

Woodridge, Illinois, United States

RJW Logistics Group is a supply chain solutions provider, with a specialized focus on LTL consolidation services designed for consumer packaged goods suppliers to large, national retailers. RJW Logistics Group was founded in 1981 and is based in Woodridge, Illinois.

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