M&A Deal Summary

MPE Partners Acquires 80/20

On March 3, 2021, private equity firm MPE Partners acquired distribution company 80/20

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MPE Partners’ 3rd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is MPE Partners’ 70th transaction in the United States.
  • This is MPE Partners’ 1st transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-03-03
Target 80/20
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) MPE Partners
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

80/20

Columbia City, Indiana, United States
80/20 is a manufacturer and distributor of modular framing systems and T-slot aluminum building systems for various applications and end markets. From light to heavy-duty, 80/20’s products provide the perfect solution for automation challenges, robotic support, machine frames, guarding, enclosures, displays, workstations, and the DIY home hobbyist. 80/20 was founded in 1989 and is based in Columbia City, Indiana.

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Buyer

MPE Partners

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 3.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

MPE Partners is a Midwest based investment firm principally focused private equity investments throughout North America. MPE has a preference for buyouts and recapitalizations of lower middle-market, family and entrepreneur owned businesses. The Firm looks for stand-alone companies operating in the 'high-value' manufacturing or business services sectors. MPE seeks businesses with at least $5 million of EBITDA and valued up to $250 million. MPE Partners is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 73 of 84
Sector (Distribution) 3 of 4
Type (Recapitalization) 17 of 23
State (Indiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 70 of 81
Year (2021) 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-22 MSHS

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

MSHS is an independent, third-party MRO services provider for marine, defense/government, and power generation applications. MSHS is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-19 Ideal

St. Augustine, Florida, United States

Ideal is a designer and manufacturer of premium aluminum fences, gates, railings, and other related outdoor products for residential and commercial applications. Ideal offers over 1,500 fences, gates, railings, and other premium outdoor products as well as an infinite number of specialty custom products in varying designs, colors, and sizes. Ideal was founded in 1988 and is based in St. Augustine, Florida.

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