M&A Deal Summary

Gen Cap America Acquires Keystone

On July 14, 2017, private equity firm Gen Cap America acquired plastics company Keystone

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Gen Cap America’s 1st transaction in the Plastics sector.
  • This is Gen Cap America’s 43rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Gen Cap America’s 2nd transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-07-14
Target Keystone
Sector Plastics
Buyer(s) Gen Cap America
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Keystone

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Keystone is a manufacturer of products that sells exclusively to promotional products distributors. Keystone's products include water bottles, stadium cups and steins, hand fans, tote bags, desk accessories, household and personal items, and many more. Keystone was founded in 1993 and is based in Erie, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Gen Cap America

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 250M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Gen Cap America, Inc. is a private investment firm focused on acquisitions and recapitalization of mid-sized businesses. Gen Cap looks to invest in privately held companies or non-core divestitures generating $10 to $200 million in annual revenues. Gen Cap prefers businesses operating in basic industries, such as manufacturing, distribution, and services. The Firm avoids investing in real estate or 'high-tech' businesses. Gen Cap America was formed in 1988 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 44 of 57
Sector (Plastics) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 36 of 44
State (Pennsylvania) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 43 of 56
Year (2017) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-01-10 Gared Performance Sports Systems

Noblesville, Indiana, United States

Gared is a manufacturer and marketer of sports equipment and custom gymnasium solutions. Gared markets its products and services through a strong network of dealers worldwide. Gared was founded in 1922 and is based in Noblesville, Indiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-21 United Grocery Outlet

Athens, Tennessee, United States

United Grocery Outlet operates 37 retail locations across Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, and Alabama. It specializes in liquidating closeouts, factory seconds, irregulars, and overstocked products. United Grocery Outlet was founded in 1974 and is based in Athens, Tennessee.

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