M&A Deal Summary

Gen Cap America Acquires Frontier Packaging

On January 6, 2021, private equity firm Gen Cap America acquired packaging company Frontier Packaging from The Gladstone Companies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Gen Cap America’s 2nd transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Gen Cap America’s 53rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Gen Cap America’s 1st transaction in Washington.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-01-06
Target Frontier Packaging
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Gen Cap America
Sellers(s) The Gladstone Companies
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Frontier Packaging

Tukwila, Washington, United States
Frontier Packaging is a provider of packaging materials and related logistics to the Alaskan seafood industry. Frontier Packaging was founded in 1985 and is based in Tukwila, Washington.

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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 54 of 57
Sector (Packaging) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 3
State (Washington) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 53 of 56
Year (2021) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-14 Eastern Business Forms

Mauldin, South Carolina, United States

Eastern Business Forms is a specialty manufacturer of 903 filter paper used to collect and transport blood and urine samples from newborns to test for over twenty different disorders. Eastern Business Forms was founded in 1964 and is based in Mauldin, South Carolina.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-02 L.W. Allen

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

L.W. Allen manufactures water and wastewater control systems and distributes industrial and heavy-duty pumps to municipal and industrial customers. The company’s electrical control solutions, marketed under the Altronex brand name, provide the hardware, software, and services used by operators to control water and wastewater systems. It also designs, distributes, installs, and services water and wastewater treatment pump systems. L.W. Allen was formed in 1961 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

The Gladstone Companies

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Lender
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 2.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Gladstone Companies manages a series of publicly traded investment vehicles and looks to make debt and equity investments in US-based small to middle-market businesses. The Firm focuses on second lien debt, mezzanine debt, secured and unsecured subordinated loans, equity and real estate sale leasebacks. Target investments generally range from $5 to $30 million in companies with over $3 million in EBITDA. Target sectors include manufacturing, industrial products, business and government Services, media, communications, consumer products and services, healthcare services, transportation, specialty chemicals, and energy services. The Gladstone Companies was formed in 2001 and is based in McLean, Virginia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 18
Sector (Packaging) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 8 of 8
State (Washington) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 13 of 18
Year (2021) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-03 Nth Degree

Duluth, Georgia, United States

Nth Degree is a provider of exhibit management and event services. The company provides specialized installation and dismantle services for trade shows and also serves as an experiential marketing and management agency. Nth Degree is based in Duluth, Georgia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-17 Edge Adhesives

Forth Worth, Texas, United States

Edge Adhesives is a developer and manufacturer of innovative adhesives, sealants, tapes, and related solutions used in building products, transportation, electrical, HVAC, and other markets. Edge Adhesives was founded in 1980 and is based in Forth Worth, Texas.

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