M&A Deal Summary

Midwest Mezzanine Funds and Granite Bridge Partners Acquire All Island Media

On November 4, 2010, mezzanine finance firm Midwest Mezzanine Funds and private equity firm Granite Bridge Partners acquired marketing company All Island Media from Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 2nd and Granite Bridge Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Marketing sector.
  • This is Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 33rd and Granite Bridge Partners’ 11th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 2nd and Granite Bridge Partners’ 2nd transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2010-11-04
Target All Island Media
Sector Marketing
Buyer(s) Midwest Mezzanine Funds
Granite Bridge Partners
Sellers(s) Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Advisor(s) The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. (JEGI) (Financial)

Target

All Island Media

Hauppauge, New York, United States
All Island Media is a publisher of free weekly shopping newspapers and related niche publications. All Island Media was formed in 1958 and is based in Hauppauge, New York.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Midwest Mezzanine Funds

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Midwest Mezzanine Funds (MMF) is a provider of junior capital to lower middle-market, US and Canadian companies. MMF looks to invest $4 to $15 million to support buyouts, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, and growth capital needs. Prospective companies generally have consistent profits ($3 million of EBITDA), low capital intensity, and sustainable competitive advantages. Broad areas of interest include manufacturing, value-added distribution, and services. MMF will not invest in high technology, energy, or real estate. Midwest Mezzanine was formed in 1992 and has offices in Chicago and Monroe, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 33 of 81
Sector (Marketing) 2 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 11
State (New York) 2 of 4
Country (United States) 33 of 81
Year (2010) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-09-21 Handy Industries

Marshalltown, Iowa, United States

Handy Industries, LLC ("Handy") manufactures and distributes steel fabricated shop products and truck accessories.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-12-14 Image Point Technologies Pvt.

Bavdhan, India

Image Point Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a provider of tun key technology solution provider.

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Buyer

Granite Bridge Partners

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2018
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Granite Bridge Partners is a private equity firm focused on control investments in mid-sized companies operating in traditional industries. The Firm looks to commit $10 to $30 million in profitable companies with up to $100 million in revenue. Broad areas of interest include consumer products/services, business services, and niche manufacturing. Granite Bridge Partners is the former direct investing unit of Wafra Partners and was spun out in 2018. The Firm is based in in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 18
Sector (Marketing) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 4
State (New York) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 11 of 16
Year (2010) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-01-01 Microdynamics Group

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Microdynamics Group is a Chicago-based national provider of personalized transactional printing, inserting, and mailing services. Clients include a wide variety of financial institutions, credit unions, commercial and industrial enterprises, health care, and utility companies.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-01-11 Phelps Pet Products

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Phelps Pet Products is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty pet treats sold under private label and contract manufacturing agreements to leading retailers and pet food brands. Phelps works with retailers and brands to provide "better-for-your-pet" treat portfolios and sources all ingredients in the US. Phelps Pet Products was founded in 1966 and is based in Rockford, Illinois.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Hamilton Robinson (HR) is a private equity firm that targets investments in small to mid-sized companies with revenues between $15 and $200 million headquartered in the US or Canada. Preferred industries include industrial processes and engineered products, energy and utility equipment and services, business and commercial services, and specialty publishing. HR looks for companies needing equity capital for management buyouts, corporate growth, and recapitalizations. HR will not invest in commodity businesses, companies with high customer concentration, real estate, natural resources, or early stage opportunities. HR prefers to lead investments and will consider both majority or minority positions. Hamilton Robinson was formed in 1984 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 20
Sector (Marketing) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 10
State (New York) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 10 of 18
Year (2010) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-11-02 The Fitzpatrick Company

Elmhurst, Illinois, United States

The Fitzpatrick Company's leading global position in pharmaceutical process equipment was built upon its brand, process knowledge, and employee base.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-12-23 Davis-Standard

Pawcatuck, Connecticut, United States

Davis-Standard designs develop and manufacture extrusion systems and process controls for the flexible web converting, plastics processing, and rubber industries. Davis-Standard manufactures extrusion equipment for the blown film, blow molding, cast film, extrusion coating and laminating, and other applications. Davis-Standard was founded in 1848 and is based in Pawcatuck, Connecticut.

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