M&A Deal Summary

Genstar Capital Acquires Brook & Whittle

On November 18, 2021, private equity firm Genstar Capital acquired packaging company Brook & Whittle from TruArc Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Genstar Capital’s 4th transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Genstar Capital’s 93rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Genstar Capital’s 6th transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-11-18
Target Brook & Whittle
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Genstar Capital
Sellers(s) TruArc Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Brook & Whittle

Guilford, Connecticut, United States
Brook & Whittle is a manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The Company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging, with a focus on sustainable solutions and decorative effects requiring significant technical expertise. Brook & Whittle was founded in 1995 and is based in Guilford, Connecticut.

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Buyer

Genstar Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 49.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Genstar Capital is a private equity firm that seeks investments in life science, healthcare, medical products, industrial technology, software, financial services, packaging, building materials, manufacturing, and business services companies. Genstar looks to invest between $50 and $400 million of equity capital in businesses valued up to $1 billion. Target transaction situations include control-oriented leveraged buyouts of corporate divisions, privately held businesses or public companies, minority investments in privately held businesses or public companies, ownership restructurings/recapitalizations of privately held businesses, growth equity financings, partnerships with other strategic or financial buyers, and take privates. Genstar Capital was formed in 1988 and is based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 101 of 109
Sector (Packaging) 4 of 4
Type (Secondary Buyout) 44 of 49
State (Connecticut) 6 of 6
Country (United States) 93 of 101
Year (2021) 8 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-17 Foreside

Portland, Michigan, United States

Foreside is a provider of regulatory compliance and distribution solutions to clients in the investment management industry. The Company delivers outsourced services to investment advisers and broker-dealers, including the financial products they manage or distribute. Foreside was formed in 20005 and is based in Portland, Michigan.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-05-19 BBB Industries

Daphne, Alabama, United States

BBB Industries engages in remanufacturing of starters, alternators, hydraulic and air disc brake calipers, both hydraulic and electronic power steering products and turbochargers for the OEM, personal and commercial vehicle aftermarket industries. BBB Industries was founded in 1987 headquartered in Daphne, Alabama.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

TruArc Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 2.4B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TruArc Partners is a private equity firm that invests in small to mid-market companies throughout North America. The Firm seeks to invest $50 to $150 million in companies valued between $100 and $500 million. TruArc Partners will consider a variety of transaction types, including leveraged acquisitions, build-ups, recapitalizations, restructurings and growth equity commitments. TruArc Partners was formerly known as Snow Phipps Group. The Firm was established in 2005 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 16
Sector (Packaging) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 7
State (Connecticut) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 15 of 16
Year (2021) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-17 DecoPac

Anoka, Minnesota, United States

DecoPac is a provider of cake decorations to professional cake decorators and bakeries. DecoPac's proprietary technologies and extensive portfolio of licenses allows customers to provide customized baked goods with short turnaround times, while in-store kiosks and online ordering software make it easy for consumers to order cakes anytime and anywhere. DecoPac was established in 1982 and is based in Anoka, Minnesota.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-13 AMAROK

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

AMAROK is a full-perimeter security company that provides service throughout the United States. Specializing in electric fencing on commercial properties, AMAROK also provides supplemental surveillance solutions, including cameras, lights, and alarms. AMAROK was founded in 1973 and is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

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