M&A Deal Summary

EagleTree Capital and Farol Asset Management Acquire Gaylord Chemical

On October 15, 2018, private equity firms EagleTree Capital and Farol Asset Management acquired chemicals company Gaylord Chemical

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is EagleTree Capital’s 1st and Farol Asset Management’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is EagleTree Capital’s 32nd and Farol Asset Management’s 10th transaction in the United States.
  • This is EagleTree Capital’s 2nd and Farol Asset Management’s 1st transaction in Louisiana.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-10-15
Target Gaylord Chemical
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) EagleTree Capital
Farol Asset Management
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Lincoln International (Financial)
Baker & McKenzie (Legal)

Target

Gaylord Chemical

Covington, Louisiana, United States
Gaylord Chemical is a manufacturer of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), environmentally safe, non-toxic solvents with a variety of commercial applications in agriculture, microelectronics, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and other end markets. Gaylord Chemical was founded in 1988 and is based in Covington, Louisiana.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

EagleTree Capital

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 5.6B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

EagleTree Capital is an independent private equity and investment firm focused on mid-market leveraged buyouts. The Firm's buyout group looks to invest $50 to $200 million to support acquisitions of profitable companies in the media/communications, consumer products, and water/industrial products and services sectors. EagleTree Capital was formerly known as Wasserstein Partners, an investment firm formed by Bruce Wasserstein, the late CEO of investment bank Lazard Freres. EagleTree Capital is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 34 of 46
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 15 of 20
State (Louisiana) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 32 of 44
Year (2018) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-11 FuseFX

Los Angeles, California, United States

FuseFX is a provider of full-service visual effects for episodic television, feature films, commercials, ride films, and VR productions with a talented roster of creative and production personnel across locations in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver, and Atlanta. FuseFX was founded in 2006 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-15 Invincible Boat

Opa Locka, Florida, United States

Invincible Boat is a premium high-performance saltwater fishing boat brand. Invincible Boat offers a portfolio of semi-custom models ranging from 33’ to 42’ in both monohull and catamaran designs. Invincible boats are built with a focus on quality, ride, and tournament-level fishability. Invincible Boat was founded in 2006 and is based in Opa Locka, Florida.

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DESCRIPTION

Farol Asset Management is a private equity firm that looks to match institutional investors with direct investment opportunities. The Firm seeks to commit $5 to $30 million per transaction to support a variety of transaction situations and typically works with opportunities brought to it by private equity firms, fund-less sponsors, entrepreneurs and operating executives. Farol Asset Management was formed in 2011 and is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 23
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 4 of 10
State (Louisiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 10 of 21
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-14 Airxcel

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Airxcel is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of climate control systems for a variety of specialty end markets including recreational vehicles, telecommunication enclosures, and commercial/industrial applications. The company employees find opportunities to express creativity and innovation, enhance education and be productive team members in a supportive work environment. It conducts its business with respect and regard for its employees, customers, suppliers, financial partners, and communities in which it operates. Airxcel was formed in 1991 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-07 Transact

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Transact is a provider of campus engagement and payments solutions and a first-mover innovator in NFC mobile credentials, Transact enables institutions to identify and engage students, elevating the student experience through mission-critical transactions. Transact is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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