M&A Deal Summary

Mason Wells and Northstar Capital Acquire KDV Label

On June 11, 2021, private equity firm Mason Wells and mezzanine finance firm Northstar Capital acquired packaging company KDV Label

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Mason Wells’ 9th and Northstar Capital’s 3rd transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Mason Wells’ 36th and Northstar Capital’s 94th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Mason Wells’ 17th and Northstar Capital’s 9th transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-06-11
Target KDV Label
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Mason Wells
Northstar Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

KDV Label

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
KDV Label provides a wide range of flexographic label solutions, including UV flexographic, multi-layer constructions, IRC’s and foil labels. KDV Label was established in 1974 and is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Mason Wells

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 2.4B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Mason Wells is a private equity firm focused on middle-market buyout opportunities in the Midwest US. Mason Wells looks to invest in businesses operating in engineered products and services, outsourced business services, and specialty packaging. Target companies typically generate revenue of $25 to $300 million and EBITDA of at least $5 million. The Firm prefers businesses with high barriers to entry, limited customer concentration, and strong market positions. Mason Wells was originally formed 1982 as a subsidiary of Marshall & Ilsley Corporation and became an independent firm in 1998. Mason Wells is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 36 of 40
Sector: Packaging M&A 9 of 11
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 25 of 27
State: Wisconsin M&A 17 of 17
Country: United States M&A 36 of 40
Year: 2021 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-01 Qualus

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Qualus is a provider of engineering and specialized technical field services to utility and private power grid infrastructure. Qualus was founded in 2018 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-24 Industrial Labels Holdings

Ingleside, Illinois, United States

Industrial Labels Holdings is the buy-and-build investment platform in the durable industrial labels industry. Industrial Labels Holdings is based in Ingleside, Illinois.

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Buyer

Northstar Capital

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1993
PE ASSETS 1.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Northstar Capital is a mezzanine finance firm that provides junior capital to middle-market companies operating in the value-added distribution, light manufacturing, business services, financial services, education, and specialty healthcare sectors. Northstar's typical investment size is $5 to $30 million in businesses generating sales of $20 to $300 million with an EBITDA of at least $3 million. Prospective companies have stable cash flows and sustainable margins. Investments typically have maturities of five to eight years. Northstar does not invest in start-ups, real estate development, natural resource exploration, or high technology companies. Northstar Capital was formed in 1993 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 99 of 121
Sector: Packaging M&A 3 of 4
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 40 of 45
State: Wisconsin M&A 9 of 9
Country: United States M&A 94 of 116
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-10 Pyramid Healthcare

Duncansville, Pennsylvania, United States

Pyramid Healthcare is a provider of drug/alcohol and mental health treatment for adults and adolescents with 21 treatment facilities throughout Pennsylvania. Pyramid Healthcare is based in Duncansville, Pennsylvania.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-21 Classic Accessories

Kent, Washington, United States

Classic Accessories is a designer and distributor of outdoor product covers. Classic Accessories' products protect and cover consumers' outdoor gear, including cars, RVs, motorcycles, patio furniture, grills, boats, snowmobiles, power equipment, generators, ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts. Classic Accessories was founded in 1983 and is based in Kent, Washington.

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