M&A Deal Summary

Garda World Security Acquires United American Security

On March 9, 2018, Garda World Security acquired safety/security company United American Security from LaSalle Capital and Expedition Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Garda World Security’s 3rd transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Garda World Security’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Garda World Security’s 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-03-09
Target United American Security
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Garda World Security
Sellers(s) LaSalle Capital
Expedition Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

United American Security

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
United American Security LLC is a provider of security guard services in the U.S., with 26 offices and over 3,500 highly trained security professionals.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Garda World Security

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1995
Sector Safety/Security
DESCRIPTION

Garda World Security Corp. is a privately owned security services providers, offering a range of highly focused business solutions including cash services, protective services, and aviation services. GardaWorld works across a broad range of sectors, including natural resources and critical infrastructures, retail, construction, telecommunications, and manufacturing, and on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, governments, NGOs, and humanitarian relief organizations. Garda World was formed in 1995 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 8
Sector (Safety/Security) 3 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 5
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 5
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-01-17 G4s Cash Solutions

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

G4s Cash Solutions (Canada) Ltd. is the Canadian cash handling unit of G4S.

Buy CA$110M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-11-01 Drum Cussac Group

London, United Kingdom

Drum Cussac Group Ltd. is a global security consultancy that provides on-the-ground expertise and a state-of-the-art security command centre SaaS platform that delivers global organisational resilience and risk management. Drum Cussac was established in 2000 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

LaSalle Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 345M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

LaSalle Capital Group is a private investment firm licensed as a SBIC. LaSalle looks to invest in lower middle-market Midwest-based businesses. LaSalle's areas of interest include consumer and industrial products, food processing, for-profit education, business services, packaging and healthcare. LaSalle will not invest in real estate, commodities, oil and gas, and businesses based on rapidly changing technology. Prospective companies typically have revenue between $20 and $100 million and EBITDA greater than $3 million. The Firm's investment horizon is five to seven years. LaSalle Capital Group was formed in 1984 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 31
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 8
State (North Carolina) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 21 of 29
Year (2018) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-02-12 Avtex Solutions

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Avtex is a full-service Customer Experience (CX) company focused on helping organizations build meaningful connections with their customers, members, and constituents. Avtex offers a wide range of solutions to support CX transformation planning and orchestration of experiences for clients. Avtex Solutions LLC was founded in 1972 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-04-10 Brown & Joseph

Itasca, Illinois, United States

Brown & Joseph is a provider of commercial accounts receivable management solutions, with a focus on the insurance industry. The Company principally specializes in B2B third-party collection services, but also provides first-party collection services and insurance premium audits. Brown & Joseph was founded in 1996 and is based in Itasca, Illinois.

Buy -
SELLER

Expedition Capital Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Expedition Capital Partners LLC (ECP) is an independent private equity firm that invests in lower middle-market companies throughout the US and Canada. ECP targets public and private companies with positive cash flows and sustainable competitive advantages. Prospective businesses typically generate revenues of $10 to $100 million and at least $2 million in EBITDA. The firm also looks for co-investments with other investors. Areas of interest include business services, consumer products & services, distribution/logistics, education/training, healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, and waste and recycling. Types of transactions include MBOs, corporate divestitures, industry consolidations, recapitalizations, and acquisitions. Expedition Capital Partners LLC was formed in 2009 and is based in Chicago.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Safety/Security) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 3
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-31 Wild Sports

Westfield, Indiana, United States

Wild Sports is a manufacturer and provider of licensed and branded tailgating, homegating and outdoor games. Wild Sports brand has achieved category leadership at big-box retailers and continues its significant expansion with leading on-line retailers as well. Wild Sports products include well-known games such as Cornhole, Tailgate Toss, and Stackers, in addition to other tailgating accessories such as team-branded tables and chairs.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-01 Wild Sports

Westfield, Indiana, United States

Wild Sports is a manufacturer and provider of licensed and branded tailgating, homegating and outdoor games. Wild Sports brand has achieved category leadership at big-box retailers and continues its significant expansion with leading on-line retailers as well. Wild Sports products include well-known games such as Cornhole, Tailgate Toss, and Stackers, in addition to other tailgating accessories such as team-branded tables and chairs.

Sell -
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