M&A Deal Summary

Kamps Acquires Realm

On November 3, 2022, Kamps acquired manufacturer Realm from Great Range Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kamps’ 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Kamps’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kamps’ 1st transaction in Iowa.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2022-11-03
Target Realm
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Kamps
Sellers(s) Great Range Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) BlackArch (Financial)

Target

Realm

Newton, Iowa, United States
Realm is a pallet, crate, and mulch manufacturer, pallet recycler, and warehousing logistics company that manages the complete lifecycle of pallets and creates for customers located across Iowa, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, and New Jersey. Realm was formed in 1998 and is located in Newton, Iowa.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kamps

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Category Company
Founded 1973
Sector Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION

Kamps is specializes in supplying high-quality recycled pallets, new custom pallets, and comprehensive pallet recycling services to diverse supply chains across the nation. Kamps was founded in 1973 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Manufacturing) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Iowa) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2022) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-07 L&R Pallet Service

Denver, Colorado, United States

L&R Pallet Service is a full-service pallet company specializing in new and recycled pallet solutions. L&R Pallet Service was founded in 1974 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Great Range Capital

Mission Woods, Kansas, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2010
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Great Range Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in mid-sized businesses in the Midwest. The Firm will consider a variety of transaction situations, including leveraged and management buyouts, recapitalizations, build-ups, growth financings, and structured equity deals. Great Range looks to invest in profitable (>$3 million of EBITDA) with minimum revenues of $10 million. Sectors of interest include business and industrial services, healthcare services/devices, retail and consumer, and niche manufacturing. Great Range Capital was formed in 2010 and is based in Mission Woods, Kansas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Iowa) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 4
Year (2022) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-01 Synetic Technologies

North Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Synetic Technologies is an industry leader in Enterprise IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), Data Destruction, Value Recovery, and e-Waste Recycling Services. Synetic has supported Enterprises in the public and private sector with custom ITAD programs which make it easy to dispose of all IT assets responsibly. The company helps its clients securely recover value, comply with regulations, and achieve corporate sustainability initiatives, all while protecting them from the risks and complexities presented by decommissioned and off-network IT assets. Synetic Technologies was founded in 1999 and is based in North Kansas City, Missouri.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-03-22 America s Best Carpet & Tile

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

America's Best Carpet & Tile (ABCT) provides flooring services to commercial and residential customers, with a primary focus on single-family and multifamily rental property investors, owners, and managers. The Company offers a broad range of flooring products and provides installation, cleaning, and repair services. America's Best Carpet & Tile was formed in 1990 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

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