M&A Deal Summary

Hemingway Capital, Parkway Capital and Farragut Capital Partners Acquire GTA Containers

On March 15, 2022, private equity firm Hemingway Capital, mezzanine finance firm Parkway Capital and mezzanine finance firm Farragut Capital Partners acquired manufacturer GTA Containers

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hemingway Capital’s 1st, Parkway Capital’s 3rd and Farragut Capital Partners’ 6th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Hemingway Capital’s 2nd, Parkway Capital’s 18th and Farragut Capital Partners’ 85th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Hemingway Capital’s 1st, Parkway Capital’s 2nd and Farragut Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-03-15
Target GTA Containers
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Hemingway Capital
Parkway Capital
Farragut Capital Partners
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

GTA Containers

South Bend, Indiana, United States
GTA is a manufacturer of flexible containers and secondary containment systems, tactical fuel and water systems, and vehicle covers, liners, and doors for military and commercial applications. GTA Containers was founded in 1988 and is based in South Bend, Indiana.

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Buyer(S) 3

DESCRIPTION

Hemingway Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing lower middle-market manufacturing and industrial technology/services companies. The Firm targets US-based profitable businesses ($3 to $10 million of EBITDA) operating in defensible markets. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, divestitures, family successions, recapitalizations, and turnarounds. Hemingway Capital was established in 2018 and is headquartered in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 2
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 1
State (Indiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2022) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-25 Vege Labs

Glendale, California, United States

Vege Labs is a private label contract manufacturing partner and formulator of high-quality cosmetic, cosmeceutical, health & beauty, and household products. The Company provides a wide range of products such as shampoos, conditioners, hairsprays, serums, permanent waves and relaxers, skincare creams and lotions, alcohol-based products such as hand sanitizers, colognes, and fragrances, OTC products, plus spa and esthetics products. Vege Labs was founded in 1950 and is based in Glendale, California.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-27 Chibuzo

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

Chibuzo is a flexible manufacturer of custom, high-mix pallets, crates, grade stakes, mulch, shavings, and sawdust. Consisting of two operating entities, General Pallets & Crates and Southland Manufacturing, Chibuzo specializes in new wood pallets and crating, providing high quality products and value-added services. Chibuzo is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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Buyer
DESCRIPTION

Parkway Capital is the mezzanine finance unit of Calvert Street Partners. Parkway's investments typically take the form of subordinated debt, which can be combined with a junior secured loan or preferred stock. If an opportunity calls for common equity, Parkway can also co-invest with other shareholders. Parkway looks to commit $3 to $12 million of capital per transaction in companies with at least $10 million in revenue and EBITDA in excess of $2 million. Funds are generally used to support business expansions, corporate acquisitions, leverage buyouts, recapitalization, ownership transfers, and 'wealth diversification'. Parkway Capital was formed in 2000 and became a unit of Calvert Street in 2019.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 19 of 26
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 5
Type (Recapitalization) 5 of 7
State (Indiana) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 18 of 25
Year (2022) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-02-16 Imagine Technology Group

Chandler, Arizona, United States

Imagine Technology Group provides document management solutions, workflow improvements, Multi-function devices, VoIP phone systems, digital signage, managed network services, and IT Solutions. Imagine Technology Group was founded in 2011 and is based in Chandler, Arizona.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-02-28 Palmetto Adhesives

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Palmetto Adhesives is a manufacturer and distributor of hot melt and water-based adhesives. Palmetto’s adhesives are primarily used in the packaging, paper converting, product assembly and general purpose industries. Palmetto Adhesives was founded in 1995 and is based in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Buyer

Farragut Capital Partners

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 1.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Farragut Capital Partners LLC is a private investment firm that provides mezzanine and equity capital to help finance buyouts, generational transfers, growth capital financings, and recapitalizations. The Firm prefers asset-light businesses with unique and defensible market positions, stable business models, and reasonable capital expenditure and working capital needs. Sectors of interest include light and niche manufacturing, business services, distribution & logistics, and media. Farragut's target investment size is $2 to $10 million. Farragut Capital Partners was formed in 2011 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 85 of 97
Sector (Manufacturing) 6 of 9
Type (Recapitalization) 15 of 16
State (Indiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 85 of 97
Year (2022) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-03-07 Catalina Finer Foods

Tampa, Florida, United States

Catalina Finer Foods is a manufacturer of authentic Cuban and Caribbean cuisine including varieties of croquettes, stuffed potato balls, tamales, stuffed cassava, and other ancillary products. Catalina Finer Foods was founded in 1974 and is based in Tampa, Florida.

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2022-10-17 Parry Labs

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Parry Labs designs and deploys advanced systems solutions ranging from mission computing and power systems to RF solutions to defense and commercial markets. Parry Labs is the creator of Stellar Relay hardware and software family of systems, which provides the digital backbone and connectivity for the Multi-Domain Operations environment to exist on any Air, Ground, or Sea platform. Parry Labs was founded in 2016 and is based in Alexandria, Virginia.

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