M&A Deal Summary |
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Date | 2012-05-30 |
Target | Things Remembered |
Sector | Consumer Products |
Buyer(s) | Madison Dearborn Partners |
Sellers(s) |
BRS
Gordon Brothers Finance |
Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
Deal Value | 295M USD |
Advisor(s) | Oppenheimer & Co. (Financial) Paul Hastings (Legal) |
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Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1992 |
PE ASSETS | 28.0B USD |
Size | Mega |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
Madison Dearborn Partners (MDP) is a large private equity firm that targets buyouts of private or publicly held companies, divestitures of larger companies, recapitalizations of family-owned or closely-held companies, acquisition-oriented financings, and financings to fund internal growth. MDP's target investment size is $100 to $600 million in buyout oriented transactions and $100 to $400 million in growth capital commitments. Areas of interest include basic industries (natural resources, chemicals, energy and power, automotive, building products, food, metals and mining, refining, paper, packaging and forest products, and general manufacturing), as well as communications, consumer products/services, financial services, and healthcare. Madison Dearborn Partners was formed in 1992 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 51 of 99 |
Sector (Consumer Products) | 2 of 2 |
Type (Secondary Buyout) | 5 of 19 |
State (Ohio) | 3 of 3 |
Country (United States) | 47 of 85 |
Year (2012) | 2 of 6 |
Size (of disclosed) | 21 of 23 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2012-03-19 |
Schrader International
Englewood, Colorado, United States Schrader is a manufacturer and only vertically integrated supplier of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (“TPMS”) and the leader in fluid control components for a diverse range of automotive and industrial end markets. |
Buy | $505M |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2012-07-09 |
Bolthouse Farms
Bakersfield, California, United States Bolthouse Farms is a vertically integrated carrot and premium beverage manufacturer and distributor serving a broad customer base, including traditional retail grocery stores, mass merchants, club stores, and the natural foods channel. Bolthouse Farms was founded in 1915 and is based in Bakersfield, California. |
Sell | $1.6B |
Category | Private Equity Firm |
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Founded | 1995 |
PE ASSETS | 1.2B USD |
Size | Large |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
BRS is a private equity investment firm that specializes in management buyouts and recapitalizations of middle-market companies with strong market positions and growth potential. Broad areas of interest include consumer products, consumer services, food/nutrition, restaurants, retail, and distribution. BRS looks to commit $10 to $25 million per transaction. BRS was formed in 1995 and is based in New York, New York.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 26 of 35 |
Sector (Consumer Products) | 2 of 5 |
Type (Secondary Buyout) | 11 of 13 |
State (Ohio) | 3 of 4 |
Country (United States) | 25 of 33 |
Year (2012) | 2 of 3 |
Size (of disclosed) | 5 of 8 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2012-03-09 |
Ruth s Hospitality Group
Winter Park, Florida, United States Ruth's Hospitality Group is an American restaurant company that owns and operates several upscale dining establishments across the United States and internationally. The company is best known for its flagship brand, Ruth's Chris Steak House, which specializes in high-quality steaks, seafood, and other classic American fare. With over 150 locations in various countries, Ruth's Hospitality Group has built a reputation for providing a luxurious and welcoming dining experience, with an emphasis on personalized service and attention to detail. In addition to its flagship brand, the company also operates other fine dining concepts, such as Mitchell's Fish Market and Eddie V's Prime Seafood, catering to a diverse range of tastes and preferences. Ruth's Hospitality Group was founded in 1965 and is based in Winter Park, Florida. |
Sell | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2012-11-01 |
AMF
Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States AMF Bowling is a bowling brand and company. AMF Bowling operates approximately 370 bowling centers worldwide and is a bowling products manufacturer and distributor. AMF's product line consists of bowling pins, automatic pin-spotters, synthetic lanes, other bowling products and billiards tables. |
Sell | - |
Category | Lender |
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Founded | 1903 |
PE ASSETS | 500M USD |
Size | Middle-Market |
Type | Sector Agnostic |
GB Merchant Partners (GB) is the private investment arm of the Gordon Brothers Group. GB looks to make traditional private equity investments as well as provide structured loans and acquire secondary debt instruments. Within private equity, GB seeks investments in all segments of the consumer products and services sectors, including retail, distribution, wholesale, licensing and manufacturing. Target companies 'usually have meaningful brand equity, or a product or service that is capable of creating a leading and defensible market position'. Prospective transactions include management buyouts, growth capital financings, as well as restructurings or turnarounds. GB is based in Boston with an additional office in New York City.
DEAL STATS | # |
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Overall | 8 of 10 |
Sector (Consumer Products) | 1 of 1 |
Type (Secondary Buyout) | 3 of 3 |
State (Ohio) | 1 of 1 |
Country (United States) | 5 of 7 |
Year (2012) | 1 of 1 |
Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2011-10-11 |
Buffalo Wild Wings - Wing Business
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. - Wing Business is a 16 restaurants in central Indiana to Consolidated Wings. |
Buy | - |
DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
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2014-03-10 |
Ashley Stewart
Secaucus, New Jersey, United States Ashley Stewart is a global lifestyle brand for plus size women’s fashion. Ashley Stewart offers on-trend clothing and accessories through 89 retail stores across the country, a leading social media platform and a rapidly growing e-commerce platform. Ashley Stewart was founded in 1991 and is based in Secaucus, New Jersey. |
Sell | - |