M&A Deal Summary

Hawk Capital Partners Acquires LifeShield

On July 27, 2017, private equity firm Hawk Capital Partners acquired safety/security company LifeShield from DIRECTV

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hawk Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is Hawk Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Hawk Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Pennsylvania.
Investment Fate
  • LifeShield was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2019 for 25M USD.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-07-27
Target LifeShield
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) Hawk Capital Partners
Sellers(s) DIRECTV
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

LifeShield

Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States
LifeShield is a provider of wireless home security and alarm monitoring systems for purchase via their online website and sales contact center. LifeShield's home security systems are designed as a complete, self-installed, low-cost wireless home security kit intended to replace a professionally installed perimeter security system. LifeShield was founded in 2004 and is based in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 1

DESCRIPTION

Hawk Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on control investments in lower middle-market companies throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the US. Hawk Capital target profitable ($1 to $8 million of EBITDA) with up to $40 million in revenue. Sectors of interest include distribution, food/bevearge, consumer goods, marketing, manufacturing, business services, energy services, and financial/leasing services. Hawk Capital Partners was formed in 2014 and is headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Pennsylvania M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-11 LifeShield

Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States

LifeShield is a provider of wireless home security and alarm monitoring systems for purchase via their online website and sales contact center. LifeShield's home security systems are designed as a complete, self-installed, low-cost wireless home security kit intended to replace a professionally installed perimeter security system. LifeShield was founded in 2004 and is based in Yardley, Pennsylvania.

Sell $25M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

DIRECTV

El Segundo, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1977
Sector Media
Revenue 31.8B USD (2013)
DESCRIPTION

DIRECTV provides digital television entertainment services, offering advanced technology, diverse programming, and strong customer support to millions of customers across the U.S. and Latin America. DIRECTV was founded in 1977 and is based in El Segundo, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector: Safety/Security M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 2
State: Pennsylvania M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 2
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-12-06 LiveClips

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

LiveClips is a provider of live streaming for sporting events to internet-enabled devices or mobile devices

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-18 GSN Games

Santa Monica, California, United States

GSN Games presents original and classic game programming and games via its cable network, the digital ad-supported network, Game Show Central, the GameShowNetwork.com website and its position as one of the leading social casino games companies in the world at GSN.com. Its cross-platform content also includes GSN Games’ portfolio of free mobile casual and social games. Game Show Enterprises, the production arm of the network, develops and produces hundreds of hours of original episodes, making Game Show Network the premiere destination for fun, family-friendly programming. Game Show Network is distributed throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Canada by all major cable operators, satellite providers, and telcos. Game Show Network was founded in 1999 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

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