M&A Deal Summary

Euro Motorparts Group Acquires EMPI

On January 1, 2020, Euro Motorparts Group acquired automotive company EMPI from Dubin Clark and Centerfield Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Euro Motorparts Group’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Euro Motorparts Group’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Euro Motorparts Group’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-01-01
Target EMPI
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Euro Motorparts Group
Sellers(s) Dubin Clark
Centerfield Capital Partners
Deal Type Merger

Target

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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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Euro Motorparts Group

Anaheim, California, United States
Category Company
Sector Automotive
DESCRIPTION

Euro Motorparts Group is a manufacturer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for quality European vehicle brands. Euro Motorparts Group is based in Anaheim, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2020) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

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 11 of 15
Sector (Automotive) 2 of 2
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (California) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 11 of 15
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-01 Euro Motorparts Group

Anaheim, California, United States

Euro Motorparts Group is a manufacturer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts for quality European vehicle brands. Euro Motorparts Group is based in Anaheim, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-07-17 Affordable Water Heaters and Plumbing

Valencia, California, United States

Affordable Water Heaters and Plumbing is an in-home provider of water heater replacement, repair, and installation services, including ancillary plumbing services. AWHAP has established a reputation for expertise, workmanship, and honesty that sets them apart in the market. Affordable Water Heaters and Plumbing was founded in 1995 and is based in Valencia, California.

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SELLER

Centerfield Capital Partners

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Centerfield Capital Partners is a private investment firm that provides subordinated debt and equity capital to mid-market companies. Prospective transactions include acquisition financings, management buyouts, shareholder liquidity needs, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, ESOP financings, and sponsored/unsponsored transactions. Centerfield generally invests in companies with sales of $15 to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 to $15 million. Target sectors include manufacturing, business services, healthcare services, and transportation/distribution. Centerfield will not invest in early stage businesses, turnaround situations, retail, real estate, and finance companies. Centerfield Capital Partners was founded in 2001 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 42
Sector (Automotive) 2 of 2
Type (Merger) 2 of 3
State (California) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 33 of 42
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-01 Clarion Healthcare

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Clarion is a life sciences strategy and organizational consultancy that works together with its clients to envision, craft, and enable growth through scientific and commercial innovation and leadership. Across therapeutic categories, the company collaborates deeply with its clients to tackle their most complex cross-functional business challenges and decisions throughout the product and company lifecycle. From start-ups to global multinational companies, Clarion helps assemble and deliver inspired strategies that require creativity, insight, and collaboration. Clarion was founded in 2003 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-09 Flat River Group

Belding, Michigan, United States

Flat River Group is a value-added distributor of niche and mainstream consumer products as well as a full-service provider of warehousing and fulfillment services to a variety of eCommerce retailers throughout the United States and Canada. Flat River Group's capabilities include delivering orders to its eCommerce retailer customers' warehouses and also dropshipping products direct to the end consumer. Flat River Group was founded in 2011 and is based in Belding, Michigan.

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