M&A Deal Summary

Kyocera Acquires SouthernCarlson

On May 7, 2019, Kyocera acquired distribution company SouthernCarlson from Kelso

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kyocera’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Kyocera’s 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kyocera’s 1st transaction in Nebraska.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-05-07
Target SouthernCarlson
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Kyocera
Sellers(s) Kelso
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

SouthernCarlson

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
SouthernCarlson, Inc. is a national distributor of fastening and packaging products and supplies across 34 states. The Company serves contractors, dealers, retailers, and manufacturers in construction and industrial end markets through its network of 140 retail locations and 15 distribution centers. SouthernCarlson combines industry-leading product availability and expertise with value-added services offering that includes tool repair services, a tool loan program, national account management, and dealer category management.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kyocera

Kyoto, Japan
Category Company
Founded 1959
Sector Diversified
Employees78,490
Revenue 2.03T JPY (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Kyocera trade show booth at the 2014 IMTS show in Chicago.
Kyocera trade show booth at the 2014 IMTS show in Chicago.

Kyocera Corporation is a multinational conglomerate known for its diverse array of products and services, spanning advanced ceramics and electronic components to office equipment and telecommunications technology. The company leverages its core expertise in fine ceramic technology to innovate across various industries, including solar energy, medical devices, and industrial tools. Kyocera was founded in 1959 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 16
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 12
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 8 of 10
Year (2019) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-04 H.C. Starck Ceramics

Selb, Germany

H.C. Starck Ceramics is a manufacturer of advanced technical ceramic powders and parts with specialist know-how in the engineering and manufacturing of high-end complex parts in small series production. Our company is one of only a few vertically integrated producers offering both, ceramics from technical oxide and state-of-the-art non-oxide materials, out of one production site. H.C. Starck Ceramics was founded in 1985 and is based in Selb, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-29 Friatec

Mannheim, Germany

Friatec GmbH is a manufacturer and seller of ceramic and plastic components based in Mannheim, Germany.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Kelso

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1971
PE ASSETS 15.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Kelso & Company is a private equity and investment management firm that seeks control investments in middle-market companies operating primarily throughout the US. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, communications, media, distribution, service, consumer products, retail, healthcare, transportation, logistics, textiles, & apparel, chemicals, and energy. Kelso looks to align 'management's interest with those of investors' when considering opportunities. Kelso & Company was formed in 1971 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 39 of 53
Sector (Distribution) 2 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 20 of 24
State (Nebraska) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 33 of 46
Year (2019) 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-04-05 Sirius

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Sirius is a privately held, leading national solutions integrator focused on helping organizations transform their business by managing their operations, optimizing their IT, and securing it all. Sirius was founded in 1980 and is based in San Antonio, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-20 J.S. Held

Jericho, New York, United States

J.S. Held is a provider of specialized consulting services to address complex and high-value insurance claims and construction-related matters. J.S. Held was founded in 1974 and is based in Jericho, New York.

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