M&A Deal Summary

Midwest Mezzanine Funds and Heartland Home Services Acquire Blind & Sons

On October 12, 2020, mezzanine finance firm Midwest Mezzanine Funds and Heartland Home Services acquired business services company Blind & Sons

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 10th and Heartland Home Services’ 4th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 75th and Heartland Home Services’ 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Midwest Mezzanine Funds’ 1st and Heartland Home Services’ 2nd transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-10-12
Target Blind & Sons
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Midwest Mezzanine Funds
Heartland Home Services
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Blind & Sons

Barberton, Ohio, United States
Blind & Sons is a provider of HVAC, plumbing and electrical services for homeowners. Blind & Sons was founded in 1937 and is based in Barberton, Ohio.

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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 75 of 81
Sector (Business Services) 10 of 11
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 75 of 81
Year (2020) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-07-17 Affordable Water Heaters and Plumbing

Valencia, California, United States

Affordable Water Heaters and Plumbing is an in-home provider of water heater replacement, repair, and installation services, including ancillary plumbing services. AWHAP has established a reputation for expertise, workmanship, and honesty that sets them apart in the market. Affordable Water Heaters and Plumbing was founded in 1995 and is based in Valencia, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-16 Vessco

Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States

Vessco is a wastewater equipment distributor and value-added service provider in its core territory of the Upper Midwest. Vessco offers its customers an exceptional breadth of products and services with its line card of valued vendors. Vessco provides its products and services in over 18 states. Vessco is based in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

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Buyer

Heartland Home Services

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Category Company
Sector Business Services
DESCRIPTION

Heartland Home Services is a provider of non-discretionary, residential HVAC replacement and maintenance, plumbing, and electrical services. The company has over 350 employees and services homeowners in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. Heartland Home Services is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 6
Sector (Business Services) 4 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 6
State (Ohio) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 4 of 6
Year (2020) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-12 Superior Drainage

Akron, Ohio, United States

Superior Drainage offers plumbing services to the Akron area. From drain cleaning to sink repairs. Superior Drainage skilled plumbers can handle the most simple drain cleaning job to complex excavation and gas line services.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-18 Henry Smith

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Henry Smith is a provider of residential or commercial water heater, air quality, plumbing, heating repair, or cooling services. Henry Smith was founded in 1952 and is based in Elkhart, Indiana.

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