Secondary Buyout • Distribution

Kaulig Capital Acquires Action Industries

On March 10, 2022, family office Kaulig Capital acquired distribution company Action Industries from MCM Capital Partners

Acquisition Context
  • This is Kaulig Capital’s 3rd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Kaulig Capital’s 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kaulig Capital’s 4th transaction in Ohio.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date March 10, 2022
Target Action Industries
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Kaulig Capital
Sellers(s) MCM Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target Company

Action Industries

Strongsville, Ohio, United States
Action Industries is a distributor and manufacturer of commercial and residential garage door parts and accessories serving OEMs, installers, contractors, and dealers. The company's national footprint, expansive product line, manufacturing capabilities, and dedication to same-day fulfillment offer a compelling value proposition to its customers. Action Industries was founded in 2016 and is based in Strongsville, Ohio.
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Buyer Overview 1

DESCRIPTION

Kaulig Capital is a family office focused on opportunities in private equity and real estate. Within private equity Kaulig looks to partner with owners looking for full/partial liquidity, fundless sponsors look for a capital partner, growth capital financings, and operators seeking a partner to acquire a business. The Firm is sector agnostic and will consider opportunities throughout the US with at least $10 million of revenue and $2 million of EBITDA. Kaulig Capital was formed in 2016 and is headquartered in Hudson, Ohio.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 11 of 12
Sector: Distribution 3 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout 1 of 1
State: Ohio 4 of 4
Country: United States 11 of 12
Year: 2022 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-19 Gabriel-Glas

Napa, California, United States

Gabriel-Glas is an exclusive distributor of Gabriel-Glas glassware throughout North America. Gabriel-Glas was founded in 2010 and is based in Napa, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-10-04 FreshEdge

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

FreshEdge is a produce distributor in the Midwest. FreshEdge provides fresh and packaged produce varieties, as well as partially prepared meal components, to a variety of customer types including grocery stores, restaurants, schools, and food management companies. FreshEdge is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

MCM Capital Partners

Beachwood, Ohio, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1992
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

MCM Capital Partners is Midwest based private equity firm focused on acquiring niche manufacturers, value added distributors and service companies. Specific areas of interest include specialty chemicals, medical component products, home accessories, engineered materials, packaging, specialty distribution, building products, transportation, and high performance composites. Prospective companies generally have revenues of $8 to $50 million and are valued up to $50 million. Typical transactions include recapitalizations, management buyouts, and divestitures. MCM Capital Partners was formed in 1992 and is based in Beachwood, Ohio.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 14 of 17
Sector: Distribution 2 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout 9 of 10
State: Ohio 7 of 9
Country: United States 13 of 16
Year: 2022 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-26 First Impression Ironworks

Gilbert, Arizona, United States

First Impression Ironworks is a manufacturer and installer of custom ornamental ironwork serving the residential repair and remodels market. The Company boasts an expansive product line of decorative security doors, iron entry doors, gates, staircases, rails, and other iron products, all completely customizable by its metal artisans. First Impression Ironworks was founded in 1995 and is based in Gilbert, Arizona.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-15 Performance Plastics

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Performance Plastics is an Injection molder of precision-engineered thermoplastic components for mission-critical applications. Performance Plastics developed proprietary tool design software, processes, and equipment enabling us to injection mold components having complex geometries made out of challenging ultra and high-performance thermoplastic materials and highly loaded compounds. Performance Plastics was formed in 1982 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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