M&A Deal Summary

GreyLion Acquires ADC Aerospace

On August 26, 2019, growth capital firm GreyLion acquired metals/mining company ADC Aerospace from The Gladstone Companies

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is GreyLion’s 1st transaction in the Metals/Mining sector.
  • This is GreyLion’s 17th transaction in the United States.
  • This is GreyLion’s 7th transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-08-26
Target ADC Aerospace
Sector Metals/Mining
Buyer(s) GreyLion
Sellers(s) The Gladstone Companies
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Prestwick Partners LLC (Financial)

Target

ADC Aerospace

Buena Park, California, United States
ADC Aerospace is a die caster producing aluminum and zinc metal components for a diverse range of end markets such as commercial aerospace, industrial, defense, automotive aftermarket, and electronics. ADC Aerospace was formed in 1946 and is based in Buena Park, California.

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Buyer

GreyLion

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2012
PE ASSETS 1.9B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

GreyLion is a private equity investment group, that primarily seeks opportunities throughout the US. Broad areas of interest include industrials, services, and consumer. The Firm looks to commit $25 to $125 million through a variety of transaction types, including buyouts, recapitalizations, divestitures, and growth capital financings. GreyLion was formed in 2012 and is headquartered in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 21
Sector (Metals/Mining) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 4
State (California) 7 of 8
Country (United States) 17 of 19
Year (2019) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-28 RealReal

San Francisco, California, United States

RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated, consigned luxury goods. The Company provides an end-to-end service that unlocks supply from consignors and creates a trusted, curated online marketplace for buyers globally. The RealReal aggregates and curates unique, pre-owned luxury supply that is exclusive to The RealReal across multiple categories, including women’s, men’s, kids’, jewelry and watches, and home and art. The RealReal was established in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-20 MSA Security

New York, New York, United States

MSA Security engages in high consequence threat protection and specialized training for corporate and government clients. The MSA Security team is comprised of security professionals with diverse backgrounds in law enforcement, elite military units, and the private sector working together to provide unparalleled explosives detection, consulting, training, and perimeter security services. MSA Security was founded in 1987 and is based in New York City.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

The Gladstone Companies

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Lender
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 2.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Gladstone Companies manages a series of publicly traded investment vehicles and looks to make debt and equity investments in US-based small to middle-market businesses. The Firm focuses on second lien debt, mezzanine debt, secured and unsecured subordinated loans, equity and real estate sale leasebacks. Target investments generally range from $5 to $30 million in companies with over $3 million in EBITDA. Target sectors include manufacturing, industrial products, business and government Services, media, communications, consumer products and services, healthcare services, transportation, specialty chemicals, and energy services. The Gladstone Companies was formed in 2001 and is based in McLean, Virginia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 18
Sector (Metals/Mining) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 8
State (California) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 11 of 18
Year (2019) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-20 Cambridge Sound Management

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Cambridge Sound Management, Inc. is a manufacturer of QtPro and Dynasound sound masking systems to help organizations across multiple industries protect speech privacy, reduce noise distractions, and fuel workplace productivity.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-03 Nth Degree

Duluth, Georgia, United States

Nth Degree is a provider of exhibit management and event services. The company provides specialized installation and dismantle services for trade shows and also serves as an experiential marketing and management agency. Nth Degree is based in Duluth, Georgia.

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