M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2021-04-16 |
| Target | Point Broadband |
| Sector | Communications |
| Buyer(s) |
GTCR
Berkshire Partners |
| Sellers(s) |
Stephens Capital Partners
Capitala Group |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. Houlihan Lokey (Financial) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| PE ASSETS | 15.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
GTCR is a private equity firm that typically partners with management when pursuing acquisitions. The Firm looks to grow companies through build-on acquisitions, consolidations, and internal growth. GTCR will consider both equity and mezzanine capital commitments and concentrates its investment activity in consumer products & services, healthcare services, outsourced business services, technology, transaction processing, and pharma/medical products. GTCR was formed in 1980 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 119 of 144 |
| Sector (Communications) | 11 of 13 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 24 of 34 |
| State (Georgia) | 7 of 8 |
| Country (United States) | 115 of 139 |
| Year (2021) | 3 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-04 |
Epselon Global
Chicago, Illinois, United States Epselon Global is working to build a healthcare business by strategically acquiring companies and assets that solve some of healthcare’s most intricate challenges. Epselon Global was formed in 2021 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-22 |
Vivid Seats
Chicago, Illinois, United States Vivid Seats is an online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists, and teams they love. Vivid Seats was founded in 2001 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 16.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Berkshire Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in businesses with strong management and that lead their respective markets. Berkshire will consider investments in both public and private companies. Prospective transactions for private companies include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital financings, and privatizations. Public company transactions include take-privates, PIPEs, and equity stakes. Berkshire generally looks to invest $150 to $500 million of equity capital per transaction in companies valued up to $2 billion. Sectors of interest include industrial manufacturing, consumer products, retailing, transportation, communications and business services. Berkshire Partners was formed in 1984 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 93 of 102 |
| Sector (Communications) | 7 of 7 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 18 of 22 |
| State (Georgia) | 3 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 82 of 90 |
| Year (2021) | 5 of 9 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-14 |
UPSTACK
New York, New York, United States UPSTACK is transforming the way cloud and internet infrastructure is sourced and sold. The company uses advanced technology to enable an extensive team of cloud infrastructure advisors to offer customized solutions for businesses of all sizes. With UPSTACK, business buyers streamline IT procurement by tapping into a single source for mission-critical technology services from hundreds of proven providers along with the professional guidance to identify and evaluate the best solutions. UPSTACK was founded in 2017 and is based in New York City. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-03 |
3Phase Elevator
Canton, Massachusetts, United States 3Phase Elevator is an independent provider of elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization services. 3Phase Elevator was founded in 1996 and is based in Canton, Massachusetts. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Stephens Capital Partners is the direct, private equity investment arm of financial services firm Stephens, Inc. Stephens Capital looks to acquire minority or majority stakes in mid-sized, profitable companies in partnership with management. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout the US valued between $50 and $200 million. Stephens Capital will not consider venture investments or turnaround situations. Stephens Capital Partners is based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 38 of 40 |
| Sector (Communications) | 3 of 3 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 15 of 15 |
| State (Georgia) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 37 of 39 |
| Year (2021) | 4 of 4 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-01 |
Lit Communities
Arlington, Vermont, United States Lit Communities partners and advises local communities in building and operating fiber-based broadband network infrastructure. Lit Communities is based in Arlington, Vermont. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-07 |
Due North
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Due North operates in the refrigerated display market, with product offerings across the pet food, beverage, micro markets, and food sectors. The company leverages Internet of Things technology and its green cooling deck design to deliver a better total cost of ownership and superior product presentation for its customers. Due North is based in Georgetown, Ontario. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Asset Manager |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.2B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Capitala Group is an asset manager that provides equity and mezzanine capital to mid-sized companies valued up to $250 million. Funds are generally used to support growth needs, add-on acquisitions, management/leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations. Capitatala will invest across the US, but generally targets opportunities located in the Southeast. Industry preferences include building products, business services, consumer/reteail, general industrial, healthcare, and technology. Prospective companies typically have revenues greater than $10 million and EBITDA of at least $3 million. Capitala was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 43 of 53 |
| Sector (Communications) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 14 of 19 |
| State (Georgia) | 4 of 5 |
| Country (United States) | 42 of 52 |
| Year (2021) | 3 of 8 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-25 |
Fremont-Wright
Memphis, Tennessee, United States Fremont-Wright is a holding company comprised of nine entities that provide engineering, surveying, and architectural services. The company leverages local expertise combined with national reach to deliver service across eleven states. Fremont-Wright is based in Memphis, Tennessee. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-20 |
CIS Secure
Ashburn, Virginia, United States CIS Secure is a provider of secure communications equipment and computing solutions for a wide range of U.S. government customers. CIS is focused on modifying Commercial-off-the-Shelf (“COTS”) communications and network equipment to support stringent government requirements to protect sensitive and classified information from illicit capture or manipulation. CIS Secure was founded in 1992 and is based in Ashburn, Virginia. |
Sell | - |
