M&A Deal Summary

Gates Group Capital Partners, CW Industrial Partners and Bratenahl Capital Partners Acquire Imperial Parking

On May 4, 2004, private equity firm Gates Group Capital Partners, private equity firm CW Industrial Partners and family office Bratenahl Capital Partners acquired business services company Imperial Parking

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Gates Group Capital Partners’ 1st, CW Industrial Partners’ 1st and Bratenahl Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Gates Group Capital Partners’ 1st, CW Industrial Partners’ 1st and Bratenahl Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is Gates Group Capital Partners’ 1st, CW Industrial Partners’ 1st and Bratenahl Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in British Columbia.
Investment Fate
  • Imperial Parking was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2011.
  • Imperial Parking was sold to a strategic buyer in 2019.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2004-05-04
Target Imperial Parking
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Gates Group Capital Partners
CW Industrial Partners
Bratenahl Capital Partners
Deal Type Going Private

Target

Imperial Parking

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Imperial Parking Corp. is one of the largest parking management companies in North America, operating approximately 4,600 parking facilities with 16,000 employees in more than 400 cities across the United States and Canada.

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Buyer(S) 3

Buyer

Gates Group Capital Partners

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2002
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Gates Group Capital Partners is a private investment firm which provides equity capital for the acquisition of real estate and companies serving the North American parking and transportation industries. Gates Group Capital Partners is based in Cleveland, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector: Business Services M&A 1 of 3
Type: Going Private M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: British Columbia M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2004 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-03-31 Towne Park

Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States

Towne Park is a provider of contracted hospitality services and parking systems nationwide. Towne Park was founded in 1988 and is based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer

CW Industrial Partners

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 500M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

CW Industrial Partners is an industrial-focused private equity firm that is backed by knowledgeable investors who partner with it in finding, vetting, and owning companies. CW Industrial Partners acquires lower middle-market companies in manufacturing and industrial services industries and provides capital, support, and freedom to grow. CW Industrial Partners was founded in 1999 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 28
Sector: Business Services M&A 1 of 2
Type: Going Private M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: British Columbia M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2004 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-04-01 STACK Media

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

STACK Media is a content and media company serving athletes, coaches and sports parents with inspirational and educational video and article content, reaching millions of users each month through its website, STACK.com, and its various syndication partnerships.

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DESCRIPTION

Bratenahl Capital Partners is a family-backed private investment group focused on fund as well as direct/co-investment opportunities. The Firm's direct investment practice seeks to commit $500K to $15 million in partnership with other funded or unfunded sponsors. Bratenahl does not have any sector preferences, but does prefer companies with diversified customers and experienced management in place. Bratenahl Capital Partners was formed in 2003 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 35
Sector: Business Services M&A 2 of 4
Type: Going Private M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: British Columbia M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 3
Year: 2004 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-06-01 United Site Services

Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

United Site Services is a provider of portable restrooms, temporary fence and related site services. With more than 85 locations coast to coast and the largest fleet of portable sanitation equipment, it is no wonder why United Site Services is trusted by more top industry professionals than any other temporary site service provider. Company wide selection of solutions, products, and our fast, courteous customer service provides peace of mind during all phases of your project or event. United Site Services was founded in 1999 and is based in Westborough, Massachusetts.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-05-13 Polypore International

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Polypore International, Inc. is a global manufacturer of highly engineered filtration products used in the power storage, healthcare, electronics and specialty technology industries.

Buy $1.2B