M&A Deal Summary

Littlejohn Acquires Mortgage Contracting Services

On October 5, 2020, private equity firm Littlejohn acquired financial services company Mortgage Contracting Services from American Securities

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Littlejohn’s 1st transaction in the Financial Services sector.
  • This is Littlejohn’s 51st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Littlejohn’s 9th transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2020-10-05
Target Mortgage Contracting Services
Sector Financial Services
Buyer(s) Littlejohn
Sellers(s) American Securities
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Mortgage Contracting Services

Lewisville, Texas, United States
Mortgage Contracting Services (MCS) provides critical specialized services for mortgage servicers and originators across the mortgage lifecycle. The company provides field services such as inspections and property preservation for mortgages in default and real estate owned properties. Mortgage Contracting Services was founded in 1986 and is based in Lewisville, Texas.

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Littlejohn

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1996
PE ASSETS 7.8B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Littlejohn is a private equity firm that makes control investments in mid-sized companies undergoing change; either in capital structure, strategy, operations, or growth. Littlejohn looks to commit $50 to $250 million of equity, mezzanine, or credit capital in companies with annual revenues of $100 to $800 million. Sectors of interest include industrial equipment, packaging, chemicals, automotive and transportation parts and equipment, food and food processing, healthcare, plastics, aerospace/defense, distribution, environmental and infrastructure services, and consumer products. The Firm avoids investing in real estate, fashion, retail, and businesses engaged in high technology. Littlejohn prefers opportunities located in the US, but also considers opportunities in Europe and Canada. Littlejohn was formed in 1996 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 55 of 64
Sector (Financial Services) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 24 of 29
State (Texas) 9 of 10
Country (United States) 51 of 60
Year (2020) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-03 Benevis

Marietta, Georgia, United States

Benevis provides various non-clinical services to group dental practices, including providing dental facilities, support staff, and other business services. Kool Smiles and Resolution Dental are the firm’s two major clients. Kool Smiles is a nationally-branded provider of dental care focused primarily on children enrolled in Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Programs. The limited access to care for children on Medicaid/SCHIP plans provides an attractive growth opportunity for Kool Smiles as it continues to expand offices with a mission to provide quality care to this underserved population. Benevis was founded in 2002 and is based in Marietta, Georgia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-11 NWH

Frisco, Texas, United States

NWH is a manufacturer and distributor of North American hardwood lumber. The company serves the repair and remodel, residential construction, industrial, and export markets. The company converts hardwood logs into a rough cut and kiln-dried lumber, and then planes and sorts the lumber boards into an array of grades for appearance wood applications. NWH is based in Frisco, Texas.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

American Securities

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1994
PE ASSETS 26.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

American Securities is a large private equity firm that typically partners with management when pursuing company acquisitions. American Securities typically targets US-based companies and generally seeks to commit $300 to $700 million per transaction. Areas of interest include consumer products, restaurants, healthcare, industrial, aerospace, defense, agriculture, environmental, paper/packaging, energy, and specialty chemicals. The Firm was originally formed in 1947 as the family office for William Rosenwald, an heir to the Sears Roebuck & Company, and began accepting outside investors in 1994. American Securities is headquartered in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 42 of 51
Sector (Financial Services) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 16 of 20
State (Texas) 5 of 6
Country (United States) 41 of 50
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-06 United FP

Austin, Texas, United States

United FP is a developer and operator of fitness clubs under the Planet Fitness brand serving approximately 1.1 million members across 168 clubs in 14 states. United FP was founded in 2016 and is based in Austin, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-15 Foundation Building Materials

Santa Ana, California, United States

Foundation Building Materials is a specialty building products distributor of gypsum wallboard, suspended ceiling systems, metal framing, insulation, and complementary products throughout North America. Foundation Building Materials was founded in 2011 and is based in Santa Ana, California.

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