M&A Deal Summary

Eagle Private Capital Acquires Cole Information

On January 25, 2017, mezzanine finance firm Eagle Private Capital acquired marketing company Cole Information from MCM Capital Partners and GMB Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Eagle Private Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Marketing sector.
  • This is Eagle Private Capital’s 68th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Eagle Private Capital’s 2nd transaction in Nebraska.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-01-25
Target Cole Information
Sector Marketing
Buyer(s) Eagle Private Capital
Sellers(s) MCM Capital Partners
GMB Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Petsky Prunier (Financial)

Target

Cole Information

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Cole Information is a provider of technology enabled solutions through various online platforms. Their products provide hyperlocal sales leads, marketing and customer acquisition solutions for small and medium sized businesses in multiple industry verticals, including insurance, real estate, auto, home services, government and public policy. Cole Information was founded in 1947 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Eagle Private Capital

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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

Eagle Private Capital (EPC) makes private equity and mezzanine investments in middle-market companies. The Firm typically invests $4 to $15 million per investment. EPC looks to partner with management or other private equity investors to provide growth or change of control capital. EPC is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 68 of 86
Sector (Marketing) 2 of 5
Type (Secondary Buyout) 8 of 8
State (Nebraska) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 68 of 86
Year (2017) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-06 HydroWorx

Middletown, Pennsylvania, United States

HydroWorx manufactures aquatic therapy products with built-in underwater treadmills, resistance jets, and moveable floors to enhance rehabilitation and conditioning outcomes. HydroWorx was founded in 1997 and is based in Middletown, Pennsylvania.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-19 Southeastern Spine Institute

Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

Southeastern Spine Institute is a medical practice in South Carolina exclusively specializing in spine care. The Company has state-of-the-art spine MRIs, digital X-ray and most forms of diagnostic equipment. The medical facility has multiple non-surgical treatment rooms and block suites, as well as an in-house pharmacy and physical therapy center dedicated exclusively to treat spinal related problems. Southeastern Spine Institute is based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

MCM Capital Partners

Beachwood, Ohio, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1992
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

MCM Capital Partners is Midwest based private equity firm focused on acquiring niche manufacturers, value added distributors and service companies. Specific areas of interest include specialty chemicals, medical component products, home accessories, engineered materials, packaging, specialty distribution, building products, transportation, and high performance composites. Prospective companies generally have revenues of $10 to $50 million and are valued up to $50 million. Typical transactions include recapitalizations, management buyouts, and divestitures. MCM Capital Partners was formed in 1992 and is based in Beachwood, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 15
Sector (Marketing) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 7 of 9
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 11 of 14
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-13 Action Industries

Strongsville, Ohio, United States

Action Industries is a distributor and manufacturer of commercial and residential garage door parts and accessories serving OEMs, installers, contractors, and dealers. The company's national footprint, expansive product line, manufacturing capabilities, and dedication to same-day fulfillment offer a compelling value proposition to its customers. Action Industries was founded in 2016 and is based in Strongsville, Ohio.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-28 First Impression Ironworks

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

First Impression Ironworks is a manufacturer and installer of custom ornamental ironwork serving the residential repair and remodels market. The Company boasts an expansive product line of decorative security doors, iron entry doors, gates, staircases, rails, and other iron products, all completely customizable by its metal artisans. First Impression Ironworks was founded in 1995 and is based in Gilbert, Arizona.

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SELLER

GMB Capital Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 800M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

GMB Mezzanine makes private mezzanine investments in lower middle-market companies throughout the US. GMB targets companies with total enterprise values under $200 million and with annual revenue between $20 and $200 million. The Firm looks to invest $3 to $25 million, with participation in larger mezzanine investments with co-investment partners. Areas of interest include manufacturing, distribution, fabrication, healthcare, aerospace, consumer and business services. GMB Mezzanine was formed in 2004 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 6
Sector (Marketing) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 4
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 6
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-09-01 Taos

San Jose, California, United States

Taos is a multi-cloud consulting and managed services firm. The company brings years of experience with leading brands across technology, financial services, healthcare, retail, transportation and education. A leading adopter of public cloud technologies, Taos has forged strong partnerships with Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure to deliver data center migration, platform engineering and hybrid cloud managed services.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-02 Parker Food Group

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Parker Food Group is a manufacturer of custom specialty ingredients used by a wide array of well-known food & beverage companies. Parker’s product offerings include toppings, inclusions, grinds, flavor bases, icings, swirls, and other innovative items. It has built a strong and loyal following thanks to its proven R&D team, flexibility, and capabilities to quickly deliver unique offerings using clean-label, natural, and organic ingredients. Parker Food Group was formed in 1926 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

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