M&A Deal Summary

Generac Acquires DR Power Equipment

On August 3, 2015, Generac acquired consumer products company DR Power Equipment from JH Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Generac’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Generac’s 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Generac’s 1st transaction in Vermont.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2015-08-03
Target DR Power Equipment
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Generac
Sellers(s) JH Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

DR Power Equipment

Vergennes, Vermont, United States
DR Power Equipment is a designer, assembler, and marketer of professional grade outdoor power equipment for homeowners under the DR and Neuton brand names. DR Power Equipment was founded in 1985 and is based in Vergennes, Vermont.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Generac

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Category Company
Founded 1959
Sector Machinery
Employees8,315
Revenue 4.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Generac Holdings' corporate headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Generac Holdings' corporate headquarters in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Generac is a designer and manufacturer of a range of generators and other engine powered products. Generac was established in 1959 and is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 25
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 7 of 20
State (Vermont) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 6 of 15
Year (2015) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-10-01 Mac

United States

Mac, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of portable industrial flameless, indirect-fired and hydronic (glycol) surface heaters for oil & gas, industrial, construction and specialty applications.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-15 Pramac

Siena, Italy

Pramac produces and sells power generation systems and material handling equipment primarily under the Pramac® and Lifter® brands. The company has a full range of stationery, mobile, and portable power generation equipment up to 3,360 kVA that are sold through a broad distribution network across the world. Pramac was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Siena, Italy,

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

JH Partners

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

JH Partners LLC is a private equity firm. It typically invests in online direct marketing, business to business, online services, internet software and services, food products, beverages, consumer staples, advertising, media, consumer services. It seeks to invest between $10 and $300 million in revenues. JH Partners is a hands-on investor and desires to work closely with portfolio companies. JH Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 24
Sector (Consumer Products) 10 of 11
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 9
State (Vermont) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 15 of 20
Year (2015) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-05-14 Bell Automotive Products

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Bell Automotive Products, Inc. is a supplier of automotive convenience accessories, which include air fresheners, drink holders, cargo racks, cell phone accessories, license plate frames, seat and steering wheel covers and other products.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-11-16 J. Mclaughlin

Brooklyn, New York, United States

J. Mclaughlin is a designer, marketer and multi-channel retailer of classic American sportswear with modern relevance. J. Mclaughlin was founded in 1977 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

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