M&A Deal Summary

Lionheart Ventures and Spring Capital Partners Acquire MP Pumps

On June 30, 2008, Lionheart Ventures and mezzanine finance firm Spring Capital Partners acquired manufacturer MP Pumps from Tecumseh Products Company

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lionheart Ventures’ 2nd and Spring Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Lionheart Ventures’ 3rd and Spring Capital Partners’ 14th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lionheart Ventures’ 1st and Spring Capital Partners’ 1st transaction in Michigan.
Investment Fate
  • MP Pumps was sold to a strategic buyer in 2018 for 58M USD.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2008-06-30
Target MP Pumps
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Lionheart Ventures
Spring Capital Partners
Sellers(s) Tecumseh Products Company
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

MP Pumps

Fraser, Michigan, United States
MP Pumps, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialty industrial pumps and associated aftermarket parts for use in a variety of industrial end markets.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Lionheart Ventures

Newtown, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2004
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Lionheart Ventures is a private equity group focused on acquiring and developing middle-market manufacturing companies. Lionheart looks for profitable businesses with $5 to $50 million in sales and EBITDA of $1 to $10 million. Specific areas of interest include niche industrial manufacturers, engineered product companies, sensors and controls, precision mechanical components, automotive, aerospace/defense, and pumps/valves/mixers. Lionheart prefers acquisitions with proven management in place, however the Firm also considers situations where a management changeover is needed. Lionheart Ventures was formed in 2004 and has offices near Philadelphia and Boston.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 2 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Michigan M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2008 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-08-01 A-1 Machining Co.

New Britain, Connecticut, United States

A-1 Machining Co. Inc. is a manufacturer of thinwall, large diameter turbine engine components used in commercial and military aircraft applications and land-based power generation.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-13 MP Pumps

Fraser, Michigan, United States

MP Pumps, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialty industrial pumps and associated aftermarket parts for use in a variety of industrial end markets.

Sell $58M
Buyer

Spring Capital Partners

Lutherville, Maryland, United States

Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 600M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Spring Capital Partners is a mezzanine finance provider for small to medium-sized businesses. Spring invests $2 to $20 million, primarily in the form of subordinated debt with equity features in each transaction. The Firm does not have an industry focus. Spring Capital looks for businesses located in the Mid-Atlantic US with revenues between $10 and $150 million. Spring Capital Partners was formed in 1999 and has offices in Baltimore, Maryland and Radnor, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 46
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 1 of 2
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Michigan M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 14 of 46
Year: 2008 M&A 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-06-27 Brigham s

Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

Brigham's manufactures and distributes premium ice cream sold primarily through supermarkets in the greater Boston area, and operates a chain of Brigham's-branded restaurants.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-07-24 Quantem Aviation Services

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Quantem Aviation Services, Inc. provides a full range of aviation-related services, including ramp and passenger handling, domestic and international air cargo handling and warehouse services, integrator handling, freighter operations, mail sortation, and ad-hoc passenger and freighter services. Quantem Aviation Services was established in 1992 and is based in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Tecumseh Products Company

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Category Company
Founded 1937
Sector Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION

Tecumseh Products Company is a manufacturer of hermetic compressors and related components for refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The Company supplies compressors, condensing units, and heat pumps used in residential, commercial, and industrial cooling applications. Tecumseh Products Company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 4 of 4
State: Michigan M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2008 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-10-23 Tecumseh Power Company

Grafton, Wisconsin, United States

Tecumseh Power Company is a global manufacturer of engines and transmissions for snow throwers, generators, other lawn and garden, industrial and agricultural applications.

Sell $51M