M&A Deal Summary

Maxim Partners and Graue Mill Partners Acquire Amazing Food Creations!

On May 14, 2007, private equity firms Maxim Partners and Graue Mill Partners acquired food company Amazing Food Creations!

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Maxim Partners’ 1st and Graue Mill Partners’ 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Maxim Partners’ 1st and Graue Mill Partners’ 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Maxim Partners’ 1st and Graue Mill Partners’ 2nd transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-05-14
Target Amazing Food Creations!
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Maxim Partners
Graue Mill Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Amazing Food Creations!

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Amazing Food Creations! develops and markets all-natural, upscale frozen meals using proprietary and patent-protected processes and packaging.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Maxim Partners

Hinsdale, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Maxim Partners LLC is private equity firm focused on opportunities in the education, energy, environmental, and wellness sectors. Maxim will consider opportunities throughout North America and is willing to invest in common stock, preferred stock or subordinated debt. Maxim looks to commit $2 to $20 million in companies with at least $5 million in revenue and $2 million of EBITDA. The Maxim Partners LLC was formed in 1991 and is based in Hinsdale, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 6
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 1 of 4
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 4
Year (2007) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-02-01 Robertson College

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Robertson is a 100 year-old career college, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which provides allied health, business and technology training through three campuses and online programs in the provinces of Manitoba and Alberta.

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Buyer

Graue Mill Partners

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2000
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Graue Mill Partners LLC is a private equity firm that seeks investments in small and mid-market companies. Graue Mill has a particular interest in working with search funds when pursuing acquisitions. The Firm targets businesses operating in growing and fragmented industries, with proven products/services, competitive advantages, and qualified management. Prospective companies typically have at least $10 million in revenue and $2 million of EBIT. Graue Mill targets transactions valued higher than $10 million and will consider both majority and minority positions. Sectors of interest include business services, manufacturing, distribution, and financial services. Graue Mill Partners LLC was formed in 2000 and is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 6
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 4 of 6
State (Illinois) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 6
Year (2007) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2003-01-01 OPUS Interactive Inc

Portland, Oregon, United States

OPUS Interactive Inc is a full-service Internet Data Center providing managed server hosting, server co-location, shared Web and application hosting, DSL Internet access, dial-up Internet access, ISDN Internet access, and dedicated high-speed Internet access.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-07-11 Vet Brands International

Miramar, Florida, United States

Vet Brands International, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of animal pharmaceuticals, for both the commercial and companion animal markets.

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