M&A Deal Summary

H.I.G. Private Equity Acquires Ascent Global Logistics

On August 22, 2023, private equity firm H.I.G. Private Equity acquired transportation company Ascent Global Logistics from Elliott

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is H.I.G. Private Equity’s 17th transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is H.I.G. Private Equity’s 227th transaction in the United States.
  • This is H.I.G. Private Equity’s 6th transaction in Michigan.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-08-22
Target Ascent Global Logistics
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) H.I.G. Private Equity
Sellers(s) Elliott
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) Debevoise & Plimpton (Legal)

Target

Ascent Global Logistics

Belleville, Michigan, United States
Ascent Global Logistics is a transportation and supply chain solutions provider. Ascent Global Logistics is based in Belleville, Michigan.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

H.I.G. Private Equity

Miami, Florida, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1993
PE ASSETS 65.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

HIG Private Equity is the private equity arm of HIG Capital LLC. The firm focuses on management buyouts, growth equity investments, and recapitalizations of middle market companies with an enterprise value of $50 - $1000 million. The Firm also will consider add-on acquisitions, industry consolidations, going-privates, and corporate divestitures. Sectors of interest include aerospace, building materials, business services, consumer products, distribution, healthcare, infrastructure, contracting, manufacturing, media, oil & gas services, IT, and transportation. HIG was formed in 1993 and has offices in Miami, Atlanta, Boston, and San Francisco. HIG's European affiliate is HIG Europe with offices in London, Hamburg, and Paris.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 343 of 369
Sector (Transportation) 17 of 18
Type (Secondary Buyout) 58 of 68
State (Michigan) 6 of 6
Country (United States) 227 of 245
Year (2023) 12 of 16
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-14 Worksuite

San Francisco, California, United States

Worksuite is a smart, user-friendly Freelancer Management System (FMS). Worksuite makes it easy for small and large companies to onboard, manage and pay external workers in over 200 countries with just a few clicks. Take care of compliance, reporting, and project management in a fraction of the time. Worksuite is a complete solution providing powerful features and flexibility for every stage of business growth. Worksuite was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-24 Pegasus Home Fashions

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

Pegasus Home Fashions is a poly-filled pillow manufacturer. The Company services blue-chip customers within the mass-market, warehouse club, and specialty channels. In addition to selling under its own proprietary brands (including the “Essence Of” collection, Planet Pillow, and America’s Pillow), Pegasus manufactures for a portfolio of licensed brands (including Martha Stewart, BCBG Max Azria, and Beautyrest) and private label customers. The Company also wholesales ancillary bedding products, including mattress pads, toppers, and pillow protectors. Pegasus Home Fashions was founded in 1990 and is based in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Elliott


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1977
PE ASSETS 59.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Elliott Management is a diversified investment management firm consisting of private equity, distressed, and hedge funds. The Firm's private equity group looks to acquire majority or minority stakes in private companies. In addition to private equity investing, Elliott looks to acquire positions in public companies, distressed assets, real estate, and commodities. Elliott Management was formed in 1977 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 2 of 2
State (Michigan) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-05-10 Syneos Health

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States

Syneos Health is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. Syneos Health translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. Syneos Health was founded in 2010 and is based in Morrisville, North Carolina.

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