M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2019-10-30 |
| Target | Gatekeeper Systems |
| Sector | Business Services |
| Buyer(s) | Graham Partners |
| Sellers(s) | HKW |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| PE ASSETS | 6.8B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Graham Partners is a private equity that targets middle market industrial and manufacturing companies. The Firm seeks to invest in businesses based in the US and also consider investments in Canada and Western Europe. Graham Partners focuses on strong growth potential companies with high return on invested capital, led by experienced management teams in revenues between $30 - $500 million and EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $100 million in equity and the balance via debt and can invest higher than $100 million through co-investments. Broad areas of interest include building products, water management, medical products, consumer products, packaged food & beverage, packaging, aerospace/defense, agriculture, capital equipment, energy related products, home and outdoor, sports and leisure, and transportation services. Prospective transaction types include MBOs, recapitalization and growth capital financing. Graham Partners is an affiliate of The Graham Group was formed in 1988 and is based in Newton Square, Pennsylvania.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 44 of 60 |
| Sector: Business Services M&A | 3 of 3 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 10 of 12 |
| State: California M&A | 10 of 11 |
| Country: United States M&A | 41 of 52 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-24 |
VPET
Fontana, California, United States VPET is a provider of plastic containers primarily used to package food and beverage products. VPET was founded in 2001 and is based in Fontana, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-13 |
Damping Technologies
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States Damping Technologies is an advanced material science company focused on engineered aerospace vibration and noise control applications primarily serving the aerospace, defense, and space end markets. Damping Technologies was founded in 1989 and is based in Mishawaka, Indiana. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Company (HKW) is a private equity firm focused on making control investments in mid-sized, 'market leading' companies generating sales of $5 to $75 million. HKW looks for companies with low risk for technological obsolescence, defined growth strategies, and talented management who want to own equity. Target transaction situations include industry consolidations, corporate divestitures, generational changes in ownership, growth equity, management buy-outs and recapitalizations. HKW prefers North American based opportunities. HKW dates back to 1903, however the Firm transitioned from sole to institutional investors in 2001. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis and New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 32 of 38 |
| Sector: Business Services M&A | 3 of 5 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 16 of 19 |
| State: California M&A | 4 of 5 |
| Country: United States M&A | 28 of 30 |
| Year: 2019 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-10 |
Fresh Direct Produce
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Fresh Direct Produce is a distributor of fresh, ethnic, tropical, organic, and specialty produce. Fresh Direct Produce distributes 1,000+ fruit and vegetable items to the Western Canadian market. Fresh Direct Produce was founded in 2003 and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-11-18 |
Advantage
Houston, Texas, United States Advantage is a provider of software and consulting solutions designed to optimize overdraft programs for regional/community banks and credit unions. Advantage is based in Houston, Texas. |
Buy | - |
