M&A Deal Summary

Harbour Group Acquires Thibaut

On December 29, 2017, asset manager Harbour Group acquired consumer products company Thibaut from Champlain Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Harbour Group’s 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Harbour Group’s 31st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Harbour Group’s 2nd transaction in New Jersey.
Investment Fate
  • Thibaut was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2021.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-12-29
Target Thibaut
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Harbour Group
Sellers(s) Champlain Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Thibaut

Union, New Jersey, United States
Thibaut is an operator of wallpaper and fabric company. Thibaut is a designer and global distributor of branded wallpapers, fabrics, and furniture sold through the interior design channel. Thibaut goes to market through two highly regarded brands, Thibaut and Anna French. Thibaut was founded in 1886 and is based in Union, New Jersey.

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Buyer(S) 1

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 31 of 39
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 16 of 18
State: New Jersey M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 31 of 39
Year: 2017 M&A 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-27 AMI

Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States

AMI is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of touchscreen countertop entertainment systems and software. The company’s proprietary touchscreen systems contain a “jukebox” of interactive games centered on trivia, strategy, cards, and sports/action categories. AMI was founded in 1977 and is based in Bristol, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-09 Tech Lighting

Skokie, Illinois, United States

Tech Lighting Offers a different choice to lighting designers, architects, and homeowners. The goal – build a company offering products and services based on timeless design, precision engineering, and trust. Tech Lighting was founded in 1983 and is based in Skokie, Illinois.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Champlain Capital

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 140M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Champlain Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on growth capital financings and investments in businesses facing succession issues. The Firm is a generalist investor investor and will consider opportunities in a broad range of manufacturing, service and distribution industries. Target businesses typically have revenues of $10 to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 to $15 million. Champlain prefers companies located in the US. Champlain will not invest in turnaround situations. Champlain Capital Partners was formed in 2000 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 15
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 3 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 6 of 7
State: New Jersey M&A 3 of 3
Country: United States M&A 12 of 15
Year: 2017 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-14 Freeman Beauty

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Freeman Beauty is a beauty company, thta offers a wide range of facial masks, dry shampoo, specialty bath & body, and foot care products that provide a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own home. Freeman Beauty was founded in 1976 and is based in Beverly Hills, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-18 PUI Audio

Fairborn, Ohio, United States

PUI Audio is a supplier of audio devices and components including microphones, speakers, indicators, receivers, sirens and transducers. The Company’s wide array of products are used in diverse applications, such as ATMs, barcode scanners, consumer electronics, drones, fuel dispensing units, medical devices, home security systems and white goods. PUI Audio was founded in 1972 and is based in Dayton, Ohio.

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