M&A Deal Summary

Kinderhook Industries Acquires JDC

On January 6, 2025, private equity firm Kinderhook Industries acquired distribution company JDC

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kinderhook Industries’ 2nd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Kinderhook Industries’ 65th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kinderhook Industries’ 8th transaction in Michigan.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-01-06
Target JDC
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Kinderhook Industries
Deal Type Recapitalization
Advisor(s) Taft Stettinius & Hollister (Legal)

Target

JDC

Northville, Michigan, United States
JDC is a distributor of specialized equipment for use in the environmental, industrial, and utility sectors. JDC was founded in 1973 and is based in Northville, Michigan.

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Buyer

Kinderhook Industries

New York, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 8.5B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Kinderhook Industries targets control investments in companies valued between $25 to $250 million. Prospective transaction situations include acquiring non-core divisions of public companies, existing small capitalization companies lacking institutional support, management buyouts of entrepreneurial-owned businesses, and troubled companies. Sectors of interest include consumer products and services, media, packaging, industrial products, communications, and business services. Kinderhook Industries was formed in 2003 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 67 of 69
Sector: Distribution M&A 2 of 2
Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals 10 of 10
State: Michigan M&A 8 of 8
Country: United States M&A 65 of 67
Year: 2025 M&A 1 of 3
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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ZP Better Together is a nationally recognized video relay service provider that enables Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals to communicate with hearing people worldwide. The company provides videophone hardware, software, and accessories designed to allow for a real-time video connection with certified ASL interpreters who relay conversations between parties. ZP Better Together was founded in 2006 and is based in Austin, Texas.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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