Investment Summary

Islington Capital Partners Exits The Main Resource

On March 1, 2014, Integrated Supply Network invested in automotive company The Main Resource from Islington Capital Partners

Investment Highlights
  • This is Integrated Supply Network’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Integrated Supply Network’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Integrated Supply Network’s 1st transaction in Florida.

Investment Summary

Date 2014-03-01
Target The Main Resource
Sector Automotive
Investor(s) Integrated Supply Network
Sellers(s) Islington Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

The Main Resource

Sarasota, Florida, United States
The Main Resource is a provider of small replacement parts that are used directly on automobiles as well as replacement parts and accessories for automotive service equipment such as brake lathes, wheel balancers, tire changers, and lifts located in garages, dealerships, and tire services. The Main Resource was founded in 1959 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.

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Investor(S) 1

Investor

Integrated Supply Network

Lakeland, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

Integrated Supply Network is a supplier and distributor that sells automotive tools, equipment, and related supplies through an extensive distribution network to automotive mechanics and technicians. ISN offers manufacturers and customers an international network of warehouses and a broad array of products, backed by customer service leadership, innovative use of technology, and multi-step pull-through marketing capabilities. ISN was founded in 1997 and is based in Lakeland, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 2 of 2
State: Florida M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-11 K-Tool

Wixom, Michigan, United States

K-Tool Corp. (K-Tool International) is a wholesale distributor of tools and accessories to the aftermarket automotive repair market.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Islington Capital Partners

Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Islington Capital Partners is a private investment firm that invests in and acquires smaller, profitable businesses with revenues up to $50 million. Islington generally looks for manufacturing or business services companies located East of the Mississippi River. The Firm's target investment size ranges up to $7 million. Prospective businesses can be family-owned, owner-operated, absentee owned, or divestitures. Islington will not invest in retail, high technology, commodities or real estate. Islington is formed in 2005 and is based in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector: Automotive M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Florida M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 3
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-04-07 The Main Resource

Sarasota, Florida, United States

The Main Resource is a provider of small replacement parts that are used directly on automobiles as well as replacement parts and accessories for automotive service equipment such as brake lathes, wheel balancers, tire changers, and lifts located in garages, dealerships, and tire services. The Main Resource was founded in 1959 and is based in Sarasota, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-01-26 Library Systems & Services

Riverside, California, United States

Library Systems & Services is a provider of outsourced library management services to municipalities in the United States. The company provides comprehensive, turnkey management services. Library Systems & Services was founded in 1981 and is based in Riverside, California.

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