M&A Deal Summary

HKW Acquires Allied Vision Group

On August 28, 2017, private equity firm HKW acquired distribution company Allied Vision Group

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is HKW’s 3rd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is HKW’s 33rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is HKW’s 2nd transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-08-28
Target Allied Vision Group
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) HKW
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)
Advisor(s) Vedder Price P.C. (Legal)

Target

Allied Vision Group

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Allied Vision Group is a distributor of contact lenses, optical products, and pet medication products. Allied Vision Group was founded in 1989 and is based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

HKW

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1903
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Company (HKW) is a private equity firm focused on making control investments in mid-sized, 'market leading' companies generating sales of $5 to $75 million. HKW looks for companies with low risk for technological obsolescence, defined growth strategies, and talented management who want to own equity. Target transaction situations include industry consolidations, corporate divestitures, generational changes in ownership, growth equity, management buy-outs and recapitalizations. HKW prefers North American based opportunities. HKW dates back to 1903, however the Firm transitioned from sole to institutional investors in 2001. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis and New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 39 of 54
Sector (Distribution) 3 of 5
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 20 of 27
State (Florida) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 33 of 44
Year (2017) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-04-03 GMD Distribution

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

GMD is a distributor to the Canadian pharmaceutical industry, specializing in supplying specialty ophthalmic pharmaceuticals to clinics across Canada. GMD develops customized programs for a variety of clients that enable the direct distribution of pharmaceuticals and other healthcare products to Canadian pharmacies and clinics.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-07 RST Instruments

Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

RST Instruments is a manufacturer and marketer of geotechnical measurement instruments for engineering and consulting firms, oil and gas, mining, utility, and other sectors. R.S.T. Instruments is based in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. RST Instruments was founded in 1977 and is based in Maple Ridge, British Columbia.

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