M&A Deal Summary

Hopkins Acquires Bell Automotive Products

On May 14, 2015, Hopkins acquired automotive company Bell Automotive Products from JH Partners, Prism Capital and Centerfield Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hopkins’ 3rd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Hopkins’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Hopkins’ 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2015-05-14
Target Bell Automotive Products
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Hopkins
Sellers(s) JH Partners
Prism Capital
Centerfield Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) CG Sawaya Partners (Financial)

Target

Bell Automotive Products

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Bell Automotive Products, Inc. is a supplier of automotive convenience accessories, which include air fresheners, drink holders, cargo racks, cell phone accessories, license plate frames, seat and steering wheel covers and other products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Hopkins

Emporia, Kansas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1953
Sector Automotive
DESCRIPTION

Hopkins is a manufacturer and marketer of specialized towing products and functional accessories for the automotive and recreational vehicle aftermarket. Hopkins was founded in 1953 and is based in Emporia, Kansas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (Automotive) 3 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2015) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-04-03 F3 Brands

Miami, Oklahoma, United States

F3 Brands is a manufacture of DIY automotive aftermarket products. F3 Brands is based in Miami, Oklahoma.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-08 Tiger Accessories Group

Long Grove, Illinois, United States

Tiger Accessories Group is a provider of vehicle lighting and cleaning products. Tiger Accessories Group was established in 2002 and is based in Long Grove, Illinois.

Buy -

Seller(S) 3

SELLER

JH Partners

San Francisco, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1997
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

JH Partners LLC is a private equity firm. It typically invests in online direct marketing, business to business, online services, internet software and services, food products, beverages, consumer staples, advertising, media, consumer services. It seeks to invest between $10 and $300 million in revenues. JH Partners is a hands-on investor and desires to work closely with portfolio companies. JH Partners was formed in 1997 and is based in San Francisco, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 24
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 9
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 14 of 20
Year (2015) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-05-06 Kate Somerville Skin Care

Los Angeles, California, United States

Kate Somerville Skin Care, LLC operates a medi-skin clinic in Los Angeles. It offers skincare treatments and solutions. The company also provides cleansers and toners, exfoliators and masks, serums and treatments, moisturizers, eye and lip treatments, body and sun protection products, supplements, and gifts and kits.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-03 DR Power Equipment

Vergennes, Vermont, United States

DR Power Equipment is a designer, assembler, and marketer of professional grade outdoor power equipment for homeowners under the DR and Neuton brand names. DR Power Equipment was founded in 1985 and is based in Vergennes, Vermont.

Sell -
SELLER

Prism Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 190M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Prism Capital is a licensed SBIC investment firm focused on providing equity and mezzanine capital to lower middle market companies. Prism's Mezzanine practice looks to provide up to $7 million in financing for Midwest based mature industrial companies. Mezzanine capital is typically invested to support internal growth, recapitalizations, mergers, acquisitions and ownership changes. Prism also provides equity of $2 to $15 million through an Opportunity Fund. The Opportunity Fund invests in expansion stage IT companies as well as traditional manufacturing and service businesses with growth opportunities. Prism Capital was formed in 1999 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 30
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 14 of 18
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 24 of 30
Year (2015) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-02-02 Celleration

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

Celleration, Inc. is a privately held medical device company. Celleration develops and markets a proprietary technology that has been proven to accelerate healing in wounds by delivering therapeutic, low frequency ultrasound without direct contact of the delivery device to the wound surface. Celleration's core product, the MIST Therapy System, has been clinically shown to positively impact all critical aspects of the wound healing process providing clinical and economic benefits to institutions treating nonresponding wounds.

Sell $30M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-20 Eze Trucking

Rialto, California, United States

Eze Trucking LLC provides specialty heavy and over-dimensional freight logistics services predominantly to customers in the infrastructure market. Eze Trucking was founded in 1972 and is based in Rialto, California.

Sell -
SELLER

Centerfield Capital Partners

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Centerfield Capital Partners is a private investment firm that provides subordinated debt and equity capital to mid-market companies. Prospective transactions include acquisition financings, management buyouts, shareholder liquidity needs, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, ESOP financings, and sponsored/unsponsored transactions. Centerfield generally invests in companies with sales of $15 to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 to $15 million. Target sectors include manufacturing, business services, healthcare services, and transportation/distribution. Centerfield will not invest in early stage businesses, turnaround situations, retail, real estate, and finance companies. Centerfield Capital Partners was founded in 2001 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 42
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 11 of 21
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 20 of 42
Year (2015) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-05-13 A&D Environmental Services

High Point, North Carolina, United States

A&D Environmental Services, Inc. is a provider of environmental and industrial service industry providing a full range of industrial, remediation, waste management, transportation and emergency response services.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-08-10 Roehm Marine

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Roehm Marine LLC (d/b/a Signature Seating) manufactures boat furniture and accessories which are sold to boat manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers.

Sell -