M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2020-01-15 |
| Target | Skyline |
| Sector | Media |
| Buyer(s) | Gemspring Capital |
| Sellers(s) |
Midwest Mezzanine Funds
Invision Capital |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.1B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Gemspring Capital is a private equity firm focused on making control equity investments and structured equity investments in lower middle-market companies headquartered in the United States and Canada. For platform investments, Gemspring targets companies with $5 to $500 million with strong competitive positions within sustainable market niches. Sectors of interest include business services, distribution/logistics, industrial services, media, technology, software, and niche manufacturing. Gemspring Capital is based in Westport, Connecticut.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 32 |
| Sector (Media) | 3 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 3 of 10 |
| State (Minnesota) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 11 of 32 |
| Year (2020) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-03 |
Shrieve Chemical
The Woodlands, Texas, United States Shrieve Chemical is a provider in the formulation and value-added direct sales and distribution of industrial chemicals, performance fluids and specialty lubricants. Shrieve Chemical was founded in 1978 and is based in The Woodlands, Texas. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-27 |
Cforia
Westlake Village, California, United States Cforia is a global enterprise solutions provider, delivering working capital and accounts receivable (A/R) automation software. Its expertly designed, automated order-to-cash platform makes B2B interactions simple, delivering everything clients need to create seamless customer experiences and drive better business results. With intelligent order-to-cash software solutions, the company empowers its clients to make every day an A/R success story. Cforia was founded in 2001 and is based in Westlake Village, California. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.0B USD |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Midwest Mezzanine Funds (MMF) is a provider of junior capital to lower middle-market, US and Canadian companies. MMF looks to invest $4 to $15 million to support buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and growth capital needs. Prospective companies generally have consistent profits ($3 million of EBITDA), low capital intensity, and sustainable competitive advantages. Broad areas of interest include manufacturing, value-added distribution, and services. MMF will not invest in high technology, energy, or real estate. Midwest Mezzanine was formed in 1992 and has offices in Chicago and Monroe, Michigan.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 42 of 56 |
| Sector (Media) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 21 of 25 |
| State (Minnesota) | 2 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 41 of 55 |
| Year (2020) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-20 |
CALco
Richmond, Illinois, United States CALco is a vertically integrated, full-service wooden pallet manufacturer selling both new and recycled pallets to a diverse customer base throughout the Midwest. It operations include a captive hardwood sawmill and landscape mulching capabilities to monetize scrap and unusable pallets. CALco was founded in 2006 and is based in Richmond, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-31 |
RW America
Henderson, Colorado, United States RW America is a distributor of specialty building supplies to customers in the Mountain West region of the United States. The Company’s product offering includes deck/porch products, weatherization products, stair parts, hearth, specialty hardware, and general building products. RW America was founded in 1965 and is based in Henderson, Colorado. |
Buy | - |
Invision Capital is a private investment firm focused on providing a variety of capital solutions to US-based middle-market companies. The Firm looks to invest $2 to $50 million to support a range of transaction situations including buyouts, acquisitions, divestitures, growth needs, and recapitalizations. It prefers profitable companies operating in basic industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and services. Formed in 2009, Invision Capital is based in Chicago and Honolulu.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 3 |
| Sector (Media) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 2 of 2 |
| State (Minnesota) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 2 of 3 |
| Year (2020) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-09 |
ShoreMaster
Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States ShoreMaster is a manufacturer of premium docks manufactures docks, boat lifts, and accessories in North America. The company has five brands to meet the needs of any waterfront owner throughout North America. Its brands are ShoreMaster, PolyDock Products, Rhino Marine Systems, Shoreline Industries, and OEM Industries. ShoreMaster was formed in 1972 and is based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-27 |
Waterfront Brands
Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States Waterfront Brands is a designer and manufacturer of premium watercraft lifts, docks, and related accessories. Under its three flagship brands, ShoreMaster, HydroHoist, and Neptune, Waterfront offers a complete product line-up to its more than 700 independent dealers and distributors across North America as well as sells direct-to-consumer through both retail locations and its eCommerce websites. Waterfront Brands is based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. |
Sell | - |
