M&A Deal Summary |
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| Date | 2021-06-21 |
| Target | Design Specialties |
| Sector | Furniture |
| Buyer(s) | GHP Group |
| Sellers(s) | Blackthorne Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Advisor(s) | Stout (Financial) Godfrey & Kahn (Legal) |
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GHP Group specializes in developing, distributing, importing, and manufacturing seasonal products for major home centers, retailers, and online retailers, such as BBQs, heaters, fireplaces, and drinking water solutions. GHP Group was founded in 2003 and is based in Niles, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector (Furniture) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 1 of 1 |
| State (Wisconsin) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 1 |
| Year (2021) | 1 of 1 |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Blackthorne Partners is a private investment firm focused on direct investments in small, niche private companies. Blackthorne generally targets commercial service businesses with at least $1 million in EBITDA. Blackthorne Partners was founded in 2007 and is based in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 3 |
| Sector (Furniture) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 3 |
| State (Wisconsin) | 3 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 3 of 3 |
| Year (2021) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-16 |
Pallet USA
Hartford, Wisconsin, United States Pallet USA is a pallet manufacturer that offers competitively priced new, refurbished and custom designed pallets, shipping crates and storage crates, industrial lumber, and pallet recycling. Pallet USA is based in Hartford, Wisconsin. |
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