M&A Deal Summary

Frontenac Acquires CoCreativ

On August 10, 2017, private equity firm Frontenac acquired marketing company CoCreativ from Webster Equity Partners and Stone Canyon Industries

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Frontenac’s 3rd transaction in the Marketing sector.
  • This is Frontenac’s 58th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Frontenac’s 3rd transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-08-10
Target CoCreativ
Sector Marketing
Buyer(s) Frontenac
Sellers(s) Webster Equity Partners
Stone Canyon Industries
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

CoCreativ

New York, New York, United States
CoCreativ is a provider of digital capture, production, and post-production services to a diverse client base of advertising agencies, marketing departments, consumer brands and retailers, media and entertainment companies and professional photographers and directors. CoCreativ was founded in 1991 and is based in New York City.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Frontenac

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1971
PE ASSETS 2.1B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Frontenac is a Midwest US-based private equity firm that seek profitable, lower middle-market company investments with $5 to $25 million of EBITDA. Frontenac typically partners with management when pursuing acquisitions, including companies managed by owner-operators. Sectors of interest include financial services, healthcare services, education/HR services, manufacturing, publishing/media, and technology services. Frontenac was formed in 1971 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 60 of 80
Sector (Marketing) 3 of 3
Type (Recapitalization) 18 of 29
State (New York) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 58 of 76
Year (2017) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-02 SIGMA International Group

Cream Ridge, New Jersey, United States

SIGMA International Group, Inc. is an importer and master distributor of ductile iron and cast iron fittings, restraints, municipal castings and other related products used as a part of the delivery infrastructure in the water and wastewater industry.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-06 Schlotterbeck & Foss

Westbrook, Maine, United States

Schlotterbeck & Foss is a manufacturer of premium sauces, marinades, salsas and condiments sold into the private label retail and foodservice channels. Schlotterbeck & Foss is based in Westbrook, Maine.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Webster Equity Partners

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 6.8B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Webster Capital is a private equity firm that targets growth capital and buyout investments in profitable, middle-market healthcare and consumer companies. Prospective business characteristics of interest include differentiated products or services, distinctive brands, and loyal/repeat customers. Webster looks for companies generating sales of $20 to $200 million, EBITDA of $5 to $20 million, and valued up to $200 million. Webster Capital was formed in 2003 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 20
Sector (Marketing) 2 of 2
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 1
State (New York) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 14 of 20
Year (2017) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-04 Matilda Jane Clothing

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Matilda Jane Clothing is a designer and provider of specialty apparel and accessories for girls, babies, tweens and women. The Company distributes its products through a network of Trunk Keepers that sell through in-home events in all 50 states. Matilda Jane has a differentiated brand that is whimsical and playful, embodying the spirit and imagination of childhood through its unique designs and silhouettes. Matilda Jane Clothing was founded in 2002 and is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-19 Cirrus Medical Staffing

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Cirrus Medical Staffing is a healthcare staffing firm providing medical professionals to healthcare facilities across the nation. Cirrus specializes in placing nurses and allied health professionals into travel and contract employment assignments. Cirrus Medical Staffing was formed in 2002 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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SELLER

Stone Canyon Industries

Los Angeles, California, United States

Category Company
Sector Diversified
Revenue 3.5B USD (2017)
DESCRIPTION

Stone Canyon Industries is a global industrial holding company. Stone Canyon's family of companies are market leaders in mission-critical industries that improve lives around the world. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Marketing) 1 of 1
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 1
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-03 Fleischmann s Vinegar

Cerritos, California, United States

Fleischmann's Vinegar Co. Inc. is a USDA certified all-natural producer of specialty ingredients that further support Kerry’s taste and clean label strategies across a number of End Use Markets. It is headquartered in California and has manufacturing facilities in Washington, New York, Maryland, Illinois, Missouri, Alabama and California.

Sell $250M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-30 Reddy Ice Holdings

Dallas, Texas, United States

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of packaged ice in the United States. The Company sells its products primarily under the widely known Reddy Ice® brand to a variety of customers in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Reddy Ice provides a broad array of product offerings in the marketplace through traditional direct store delivery, warehouse programs, and its proprietary technology, The Ice Factory®.

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