M&A Deal Summary

Falfurrias Capital Partners Acquires Edge Industrial Technologies

On June 6, 2024, private equity firm Falfurrias Capital Partners acquired manufacturer Edge Industrial Technologies from Blue Wolf Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Falfurrias Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Falfurrias Capital Partners’ 35th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Falfurrias Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Kentucky.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-06-06
Target Edge Industrial Technologies
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Falfurrias Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Blue Wolf Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Edge Industrial Technologies

Wilder, Kentucky, United States
Edge Industrial Technologies is a provider of aftermarket consumables to the food processing, packaging, converting and extrusion industries worldwide, which includes machine knives, blades, and punches. Edge Industrial Technologies was formed in 2018 and is headquartered in Wilder, Kentucky.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Falfurrias Capital Partners

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 2.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Falfurrias Capital Partners is a private equity firm that invests in lower and middle-market companies located in the Eastern US. Falfurrias focuses on companies with experienced management teams, differentiated product features, diverse customers, revenues in excess of $10 million, and EBITDA of $5 million to $40 million. The Firm looks to invest at least $25 million per transaction. Specific areas of interest include financial services, consumer products, health care, building products, manufacturing, business services, education, training, infrastructure, and information services. The Firm will consider a variety of transaction types, including buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalization, and corporate divestitures. Falfurrias Capital Partners was formed in 2006 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 37 of 41
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 3
State (Kentucky) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 35 of 39
Year (2024) 3 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-24 NPI

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

NPI is a provider of data-driven intelligence and tech-enabled services designed specifically to assist large enterprises with IT procurement cost optimization. The company delivers transaction-level price benchmark analysis, license and service optimization analysis, and vendor-specific negotiation intel that enables IT buying teams to drive material savings and measurable ROI. NPI is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-07-16 Gravitate

Fayetteville, Arizona, United States

Gravitate is a provider of AI-enabled energy logistics software, transforming fuel supply optimization in the energy sector. Committed to innovation and exceptional customer service, Gravitate delivers solutions that enhance efficiency and value for clients, including convenience store operators, fuel wholesalers, refiners, and purchasers. Gravitate is based in Fayetteville, Arizona.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Blue Wolf Capital Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 2.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Blue Wolf Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm that targets control investments in middle-market North American companies. Blue Wolf looks to commit at least $25 million of equity capital in businesses with minimum revenues of $50 million. Blue Wolf is a generalist firm with broad interest in service and applied engineering companies, capital equipment manufacturers, general manufacturing, financial services, paper products, and broadcast media. Blue Wolf will also consider distressed situation investments. The Firm does not invest in start-ups. Blue Wolf Capital Partners was formed in 2005 and is located in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 17
Sector (Manufacturing) 5 of 5
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
State (Kentucky) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 15 of 15
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-16 Logistec

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Logistec is a provider of a marine and environmental services. It offers marine transportation services geared primarily to the Arctic coastal trade, short-line rail transportation services, as well as marine agency services to foreign shipowners and operators serving the Canadian market. Logistec was founded in 1952 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Buy $1.2B