M&A Deal Summary

Ecover Belgium NV Acquires Method Products

On September 4, 2012, Ecover Belgium NV acquired consumer products company Method Products from San Francisco Equity Partners and Simon Equity Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ecover Belgium NV’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Ecover Belgium NV’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Ecover Belgium NV’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-09-04
Target Method Products
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Ecover Belgium NV
Sellers(s) San Francisco Equity Partners
Simon Equity Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Method Products

San Francisco, California, United States
Method Products, Inc. is a San Francisco based consumer products company that was formed with the goal of transforming the household cleaner from a toxic object that hides under the sink to an all-natural, biodegradable, and stylish countertop accessory. Through design, fragrance, and wit, the company elevates mundane household goods to objects that provide consumers with sensory and aesthetic pleasure.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Ecover Belgium NV

Malle, Belgium

Category Company
Founded 1980
Sector Consumer Services
DESCRIPTION

Ecover Belgium NV offers domestic detergents and cleansing agents.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

San Francisco Equity Partners

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 180M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) is a private equity investment firm focused on expansion-stage companies within the information technology, media, consumer, and service industries. SFEP's target investment size is $15 to $40 million in companies generating up to $100 million in annual sales. SFEP was formed in partnership with LMS Capital, the investment division of London Merchant Securities plc. San Francisco Equity Partners was established in 2005 and is based in San Francisco, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 6
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 2
State: California M&A 1 of 3
Country: United States M&A 2 of 6
Year: 2012 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-05-01 Associated Chemists

Portland, Oregon, United States

Associated Chemists is a manufacturer of coatings, sealants and specialty chemicals for use in engineered wood products, pulp and paper and other industrial applications.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-04-02 Japonesque

San Ramon, California, United States

Japonesque is a provider of beauty products to mass, specialty and online retailers. The company primarily sells its products through traditional brick & mortar retailers such as CVS, Target, Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Rite Aid, and online through Amazon. Japonesque was founded in 1984 and is based in San Ramon, California.

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SELLER

Simon Equity Partners

Larkspur, California, United States

Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2006
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Simon Equity Partners LLC is a private equity firm focused on making growth capital investments in the consumer sector. The Firm looks to invest in profitable, growth-oriented companies with high-margin/differentiated products. Simon seeks investments of $2 to $10 million in businesses generating $5 to $20 million in sales. Specific areas of interest includes apparel, food and beverages, health and wellness, home care, hospitality, beauty & personal care, specialty retail, sustainability, restaurants, and food services. Simon Equity Partners LLC is the investment arm of Simon Property Group, the publicly traded real estate firm. Simon Equity Partners LLC is based in San Francisco, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 11
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 2 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 4 of 8
State: California M&A 4 of 8
Country: United States M&A 6 of 11
Year: 2012 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-02 Daisy d/b/a MOG Inc

Santa Monica, California, United States

MOG is a company conceived and run by music fans who share one simple goal: to create the perfect destination for music lovers to learn about and discover music.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-11-30 J Brand

Los Angeles, California, United States

J Brand is a designer, marketer and manufacturer of premium denim products. The Company sells its products through high-end department stores and fashion boutiques throughout the United States, as well as internationally through exclusive distributors.

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