Investment Summary

Mankwitz Kurtz Investments Exits Esscentual Brands

On September 4, 2007, invested in consumer products company Esscentual Brands from Mankwitz Kurtz Investments

Investment Highlights
  • This is transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is transaction in the United States.
  • This is transaction in Arizona.

Investment Summary

Date 2007-09-04
Target Esscentual Brands
Sector Consumer Products
Sellers(s) Mankwitz Kurtz Investments
Deal Type Trade Sale

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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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

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 2 of 2
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Trade Sale M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Arizona M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 2 of 2
Year: 2007 M&A 1 of 1
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