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Mankwitz Kurtz Investments Acquires Esscentual Brands

On March 1, 2003, private equity firm Mankwitz Kurtz Investments acquired consumer products company Esscentual Brands

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Mankwitz Kurtz Investments’ 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Mankwitz Kurtz Investments’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Mankwitz Kurtz Investments’ 1st transaction in Arizona.
Investment Fate
  • Esscentual Brands was sold to a strategic buyer in 2007.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2003-03-01
Target Esscentual Brands
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Mankwitz Kurtz Investments
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Esscentual Brands

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Esscentual Brands owns and distributes quality home fragrance, bath & body and personal care products. The company's brands include Claire Burke and Vitabath. On September 4, 2007 Esscentual Brands was purchased by Rich Brands.

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Buyer

Mankwitz Kurtz Investments

Englewood, Colorado, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Mankwitz Kurtz Investments LLC (MKI) is a private equity firm that acquires controlling interests in middle market companies. MKI will consider privately-held companies, corporate divisions, as well as public corporations. The Firm invests in recapitalizations, growth equity investments, and turnaround/distressed situations. Mankwitz Kurtz Investments LLC was formed in 2001 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: Arizona M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 3
Year: 2003 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2002-02-18 Castle Technology Exchange

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

Castle Technology Exchange (CTE) is a specialized distribution outlet and exchange venue focused on the needs of telecommunication and data networking equipment suppliers and purchasers. CTE brokers goods and value-added services between equipment buyers and manufacturers worldwide.

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