M&A Deal Summary

Gen Cap America Acquires Pyramyd Air

On November 29, 2016, private equity firm Gen Cap America acquired consumer products company Pyramyd Air

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Gen Cap America’s 3rd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Gen Cap America’s 41st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Gen Cap America’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-11-29
Target Pyramyd Air
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Gen Cap America
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Pyramyd Air

Solon, Ohio, United States
Pyramyd Air is a provider of air guns, airsoft guns and BB guns, as well as ammunition and related parts and accessories. Pyramyd distributes over 8,500 SKUs, including over 4,500 guns and over 4,000 accessories, including ammunition, practice targets, cleaning products and other outdoor and recreational products. Pyramyd Air was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Solon, Ohio.

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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 42 of 57
Sector (Consumer Products) 3 of 5
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 34 of 44
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 41 of 56
Year (2016) 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-10-12 Magnum Systems

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Magnum Systems is a designer and manufacturer of pneumatic conveying systems and packaging systems for powder and bulk solids. Magnum Systems was founded in 1960 and is based in Lenexa, Kansas.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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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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