M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2011-10-19 |
| Target | Weldship |
| Sector | Distribution |
| Buyer(s) | Markel Ventures |
| Sellers(s) | RAF Industries |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Sector | Diversified |
Markel Ventures owns and operates a family of companies outside the insurance industry, employing nearly 10k+ people across the manufacturing, consumer, business services, financial services, and healthcare sectors.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 2 |
| Sector: Distribution M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: Pennsylvania M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 2 of 2 |
| Year: 2011 M&A | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-06 |
AMF Bakery Systems
Richmond, Virginia, United States AMF Bakery Systems is a manufacturer of high speed bakery equipment. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Size | Middle-Market |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
RAF Industries is a private investment group focused on acquiring manufacturing and service-oriented companies that produce both industrial and consumer products in the US. The company has a preference for businesses with strong management wishing to partner with RAF post-acquisition. For platform acquisitions, RAF generally looks for businesses with at least $5 million in cash-flow. The Firm targets businesses valued from $15 to $150 million. RAF Industries is particularly interested in the areas of building and DIY products, products, and services geared towards enhancing the elderly population's lifestyle, as well as products or services provided to high-end consumers. RAF Industries was formed in 1979 and is based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6 of 15 |
| Sector: Distribution M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 3 of 9 |
| State: Pennsylvania M&A | 1 of 4 |
| Country: United States M&A | 6 of 15 |
| Year: 2011 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-09 |
Cool Gear International
Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Cool Gear is a designer and manufacturer of innovative hydration bottles and food storage containers which feature patented, embedded freezer gel elements that keep drinks and food cold. The company sells its products to big-box retailers, drug store chains, supermarkets and gift stores in fifteen countries around the world. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-01 |
Geo-Solutions
New Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States Geo-Solutions is a provider of highly specialized geotechnical services to the global environmental and civil engineering industries. The company’s environmentally friendly services and technologies assist engineers, consultants, contractors, and site owners by providing cost-effective and practical solutions for difficult soil and groundwater problems. Geo-Solutions was founded in 1996 and is based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. |
Buy | - |
