M&A Deal Summary

Harbour Group Acquires Eckler s Corvette

On February 25, 2002, asset manager Harbour Group acquired automotive company Eckler s Corvette

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Harbour Group’s 2nd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Harbour Group’s 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Harbour Group’s 1st transaction in Florida.
Investment Fate
  • Eckler s Corvette was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2008.
  • Eckler s Corvette was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2012.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2002-02-25
Target Eckler s Corvette
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Harbour Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Eckler s Corvette

Titusville, Florida, United States
Eckler's Corvette, Inc. is a supplier of parts and accessories to the Corvette and Classic Chevy enthusiast market. Eckler was formed in 1961 and is based in Titusville, Florida.

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Buyer

Harbour Group

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1976
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Harbour Group is a private investment firm that seeks to invest in companies within the sectors of manufacturing and distribution. The firm pursues companies with EBITDA between $4 million and $50 million, and revenue between $50 million and $100 million. In addition, the firm looks for investments within North America and around the world with enterprise value between $30 million and $500 million. Harbour Group was formed in 1976 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 39
Sector: Automotive M&A 2 of 5
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 5 of 17
State: Florida M&A 1 of 6
Country: United States M&A 8 of 39
Year: 2002 M&A 1 of 4
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-06-14 Alemite

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