M&A Deal Summary

Kinderhook Industries Acquires Kaizen Auto Care

On March 18, 2024, private equity firm Kinderhook Industries acquired automotive company Kaizen Auto Care from LNC Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kinderhook Industries’ 14th transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Kinderhook Industries’ 63rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kinderhook Industries’ 6th transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2024-03-18
Target Kaizen Auto Care
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Kinderhook Industries
Sellers(s) LNC Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) DLA Piper (Legal)

Target

Kaizen Auto Care

Yuma, Arizona, United States
Kaizen Auto Care is a full-service collision repair chain that provides paint and body repair, auto glass repair, fleet services, and electric vehicle specialty services to individuals and businesses through 48 locations across Arizona, Colorado, Southern California, Iowa, Nebraska, and Nevada. The Company aims to provide quality customer service and repairs to consumers, fostering strong partnerships with its insurance carriers. Kaizen Auto Care was formed in 2013 and is based in Yuma, Arizona.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kinderhook Industries

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


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 65 of 69
Sector: Automotive M&A 14 of 14
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 13 of 13
State: Arizona M&A 6 of 6
Country: United States M&A 63 of 67
Year: 2024 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-02 Compactor Rentals of America

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Compactor Rentals of America is a place to rent or lease a commercial trash compactor. The Company has many different sizes of compactors and balers to choose from and can help to select the right unit for needs. Whether looking for a solution for industrial park or apartment complex, company can help. Compactor Rentals of America was founded in 2014 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-20 Apex

Parker, Colorado, United States

Apex is a solid waste collection company serving residential, commercial, and industrial waste customers. The company leverages its extensive market knowledge and talented team to provide best-in-class service to its customers. Apex was formed in 2021 and is based in Parker, Colorado.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

LNC Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2010
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

LNC Partners is a private investment firm focused on providing $10 to $40 million of equity and junior capital to support a variety of company transactions. As a provider of debt, LNC offers subordinated debt and unitranche securities. As a provider of equity, LNC will invest as a minority or majority partner. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, refinancings, acquisition financings, growth capital needs, and recapitalizations. Sectors of interest include business and information services, financial services, insurance, healthcare, and niche manufacturing. LNC Partners is based in Arlington, Virginia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 26 of 27
Sector: Automotive M&A 2 of 2
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 14 of 14
State: Arizona M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 26 of 27
Year: 2024 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-01 Team Air

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Team Air is a wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, parts and supplies to residential and commercial contractors in the Southeast US. Team Air was founded in 1990 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-04 Your Policy

Webster, Texas, United States

Your Policy is a full-service independent insurance brokerage providing comprehensive service to its employees, clients, and carrier partners. The company specializes in personal lines, small and medium sized commercial lines, and employee benefits policies via its network of agency locations across the Pacific Northwest, South, and Northeast. Your Policy was founded in 2020 and is based in Webster, Texas.

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