M&A Deal Summary

Mason Wells Acquires Calypso Lemonades

On August 1, 2017, private equity firm Mason Wells acquired beverage company Calypso Lemonades

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Mason Wells’ 1st transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Mason Wells’ 25th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Mason Wells’ 14th transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-08-01
Target Calypso Lemonades
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Mason Wells
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Calypso Lemonades

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Calypso Lemonades is a manufacturer and marketer of the Calypso brand of lemonade drinks and a co-manufacturer of non-alcoholic beverages. Calypso Lemonades was established in 1983 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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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 26 of 40
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 17 of 27
State (Wisconsin) 14 of 17
Country (United States) 25 of 39
Year (2017) 1 of 2
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Onalaska, Wisconsin, United States

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