Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Manufacturing

Growth Capital Partners Acquires Delta Fluid Products ltd.

On April 1, 2002, growth capital firm Growth Capital Partners acquired manufacturer Delta Fluid Products ltd. for 5M GBP

Acquisition Context
  • This is Growth Capital Partners’ 3rd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Growth Capital Partners’ 13th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Growth Capital Partners’ 6th transaction in the United Kingdom.
Investment Fate
  • Delta Fluid Products ltd. was sold to a strategic buyer in 2004 for 8M GBP.
  • Delta Fluid Products ltd. was divested to a consortium of strategic buyers in 2008.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 1, 2002
Target Delta Fluid Products ltd.
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Growth Capital Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Deal Value 5M GBP

Target Company

Delta Fluid Products ltd.

St Helens, United Kingdom
DFP is a well established branded valves and fittings manufacturer based in the North West of England. It has a blue chip customer base including TRANSCO (British Gas), United Utilities and BSS, as well as significant export sales.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Growth Capital Partners

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 250M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Growth Capital Partners LLP is a private equity firm that seeks investments in small to mid-sized UK based businesses. GCP provides both debt and equity capital for profitable companies with strong growth prospects and experienced management teams. The Firm typically looks to invest £10m - £50 million. Specific areas of interest include business support services, leisure, transport and distribution, consumer products and specialist engineering. Types of transactions include MBOs, growth capital financings, and secondary or tertiary buyouts. Growth Capital Partners formerly known as Close Growth Capital was spun out of Close Brothers Group plc and became independent in 2009. Growth Capital Partners LLP is based in London.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 7 of 46
Sector: Manufacturing 3 of 5
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 7 of 12
Country: United Kingdom 6 of 44
Year: 2002 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 13 of 15
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-10-01 Forensic Alliance

Abingdon, United Kingdom

Forensic Alliance provides forensic science services to UK Police forces, and is one of only two companies providing a full- scale service. The business was established in 1997 and has rapidly enhanced its reputation for high quality forensic investigations.

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