M&A Deal Summary

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires BWC Terminals

On December 18, 2019, private equity firm Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquired transportation company BWC Terminals

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Morgan Stanley Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Morgan Stanley Capital Partners’ 33rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Morgan Stanley Capital Partners’ 7th transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-12-18
Target BWC Terminals
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

BWC Terminals

Houston, Texas, United States
BWC Terminals is an independent developer and operator of agricultural, petroleum and chemical liquid terminal storage facilities. BWC Terminals has three terminal sites located in Westwego, Louisiana; Harvey, Louisiana; and Brunswick, Georgia. The BWC Terminals facilities are equipped to store a wide range of petroleum, chemical and agricultural products. BWC Terminals is based in Houston, Texas.

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Buyer

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1985
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) is the private investment arm of financial services firm and investment bank Morgan Stanley. MSCP looks to partner with founders looking to leverage Morgan Stanley's resources, as well as fund corporate carveouts, recapitalizations, buyouts, and industry consolidations. Areas of interest include business services, industrials, education, consumer products/services, food/beverage, retail, healthcare, and packaging. MSCP primarily targets businesses operating in North America valued between $75 and $750 million. Morgan Stanley Capital Partners is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 36 of 50
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 11 of 13
State (Texas) 7 of 8
Country (United States) 33 of 47
Year (2019) 7 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-12-18 Contanda

Houston, Texas, United States

Contanda is a premier provider of storage and logistics services to owners of bulk liquids in North America. Contanda has over seven million barrels of storage capacity across 15 terminals in North America. The business is focused on growth in the petrochemical, hydrocarbon, and renewable markets while maintaining a leading market position in the refined products, renewable fuels, chemical, and agricultural sectors. Contanda is based in Houston, Texas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-12 Cadence Education

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Cadence Education is a premier early childhood educator in the United States, operating more than 225 private preschools across the country. With more than 27 years in business, Cadence has developed unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood. It provides parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. Cadence Education was formed in 1969 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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