M&A Deal Summary

Harwood Private Equity Acquires SMT

On September 9, 2022, private equity firm Harwood Private Equity acquired distribution company SMT

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Harwood Private Equity’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Harwood Private Equity’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Harwood Private Equity’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-09-09
Target SMT
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Harwood Private Equity
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

SMT

Sandy Hook, Connecticut, United States
SMT is a distributor of obsolete and hard-to-find critical electronic components that it locates, tests, certifies and re-sells. SMT was founded in 1998 and is based in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

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Buyer

Harwood Private Equity

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 700M GBP
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Harwood Private Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and investing in lower middle-market UK-based companies valued up to £50 million. The Firm does not have any sector preferences and will consider a variety of investment situations including buyouts and take privates. Harwood Private Equity was established in 1999 and is based in London.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 10
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 5 of 6
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 5
Year (2022) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-22 Mr Fothergill’s Seeds

Suffolk, United Kingdom

Mr Fothergill’s Seeds is an independent supplier of horticultural and gardening products. Mr Fothergill’s Seeds was founded in 1978 and is based in Suffolk, United Kingdom.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-12 Assisi Pet Care

Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom

Assisi Pet Care produces natural pet treats and pet food with products such as dried ears, meat treats, filled bones and fish. Assisi Pet Care was founded in 2020 and is based in Melton Mowbray, United Kingdoom.

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