Secondary Buyout • Consumer Products

MidOcean Partners Acquires Hunter Fan

On April 16, 2007, private equity firm MidOcean Partners acquired consumer products company Hunter Fan from Trilantic North America

Acquisition Context
  • This is MidOcean Partners’ 4th transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is MidOcean Partners’ 16th transaction in the United States.
  • This is MidOcean Partners’ 1st transaction in Tennessee.
Investment Fate
  • Hunter Fan was sold to a strategic buyer in 2021 for 845M USD.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 16, 2007
Target Hunter Fan
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) MidOcean Partners
Sellers(s) Trilantic North America
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target Company

Hunter Fan

Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Hunter Fan is a manufacturer and distributor in the branded ceiling fan category. Ceiling fans, including the Hunter and Casablanca brands, are the main products of the company, while home comfort products, which consist of air purifiers, humidifiers, thermostats and lighting, comprise the remainder.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

MidOcean Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 10.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

MidOcean Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in middle-market companies throughout North America. The Firm has a preference for consumer and business services sectors including automotive, food/beverage, retail, consumer products, information services, infrastructure services, training and more. MidOcean seeks opportunities valued between $150 and $750 million where it can commit $75 to $300 million. In addition to investing equity, MidOcean also looks to provide flexible credit solutions as well. MidOcean Partners was formed in 2003 and is based in New York, New York.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 20 of 61
Sector: Consumer Products 4 of 14
Type: Secondary Buyout 4 of 25
State: Tennessee 1 of 1
Country: United States 16 of 56
Year: 2007 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-02-01 Penton Media

New York, New York, United States

Penton Media, Inc. is an information services and marketing company. Penton’s products inform with rich industry insights and workflow tools; engage through dynamic events, education and networking; and advance business with powerful marketing services programs.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2007-07-19 Bushnell

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Bushnell, Inc. is a designer, marketer and distributor of branded sports optics, outdoor accessories and performance eyewear. Bushnell offers a broad portfolio of high-quality, innovative and affordable products targeted to the outdoor and sport enthusiast.

Buy -

Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Trilantic North America

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 9.7B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Trilantic North America is a mega-sized private equity firm focused on opportunities throughout North America. Trilantic generally invests in large businesses with 'strong market positions, unique franchises, secure and growing market niches or distinctive products and services that command premium prices'. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer, energy, and financial services. The Firm's target investment size is $50 to $300 million in companies valued up to $1 billion. Transaction situations of interest include management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital financings, divestitures, new platforms, and generational transfers. Trilantic North America was formed in 2009 through the spin-off of Lehman Brothers' private equity business. The Firm is based in New York City.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 25
Sector: Consumer Products 1 of 6
Type: Secondary Buyout 1 of 6
State: Tennessee 1 of 2
Country: United States 1 of 24
Year: 2007 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-01-01 Skyward Specialty Insurance

Houston, Texas, United States

Skyward Specialty is a property and casualty insurance holding company. The company has businesses in specialty lines including management and professional liability, medical stop-loss, surety, E&S property and liability, and large commercial property, programs, as well as multi-line solutions for the energy, trucking, and construction industries. Skyward Specialty was formed in 2006 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-06-09 Angelica

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Angelica is a provider of textile rental and linen management services to the U.S. healthcare market. The organization provides laundry and linen management services to hospitals, long term care facilities, and out-patient medical practices from 26 service centers across the nation. Angelica was founded in 1878 and is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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