Investment Summary

Friend Skoler Invests In AllHeart

On November 15, 2006, private equity firm Friend Skoler invested in marketing company AllHeart

Investment Highlights
  • This is Friend Skoler’s 1st transaction in the Marketing sector.
  • This is Friend Skoler’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Friend Skoler’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

Investment Summary

Date 2006-11-15
Target AllHeart
Sector Marketing
Investor(s) Friend Skoler
Deal Type Growth Capital

Target

AllHeart

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States
AllHeart is the direct marketer of medical uniform apparel, medical diagnostic instruments, footwear and accessories to healthcare professionals.

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Investor

Friend Skoler

West Caldwell, New Jersey, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Friend Skoler is a private equity firm that invests in profitable middle-market companies across a range of industries. The Firm looks to commit $10 to $100 million of equity capital in businesses valued between $3 and $20 million. Generally, target companies have at least $10 million in sales and $1 million of EBIT. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, distribution, business services, direct marketing, e-commerce, event photography, digital imaging, retail and branded consumer products companies. The Firm will consider transactions ranging from buyouts and recapitalizations to expansion and acquisition financings. Friend Skoler was formed in 1998 and is based in Saddle Brook, New Jersey.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 12
Sector: Marketing M&A 1 of 1
Type: Growth Capital M&A Deals 1 of 4
State: Illinois M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 5 of 12
Year: 2006 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-08-01 Ballet Jewels

New York, New York, United States

Ballet Jewels is a designer and marketer of costume jewelry sold by mass merchants, specialty retailers and department stores.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-12-11 Slime

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Slime has been a pioneer and innovator in tire sealant and tire repair technology. The SLiME formula is manufactured in-house using automated technology and undergoes regular product testing to ensure reliability.

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