M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2005-01-17 |
| Target | Comm-Works Holdings |
| Sector | Communications |
| Buyer(s) |
MPE Partners
Northstar Capital |
| Deal Type | Consolidation |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| PE ASSETS | 3.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
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 | 31 of 89 |
| Sector: Communications M&A | 1 of 2 |
| Type: Consolidation M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: Minnesota M&A | 3 of 5 |
| Country: United States M&A | 29 of 86 |
| Year: 2005 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-01 |
Solta Medical
Hayward, California, United States Solta Medical is a designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices for the non-invasive treatment of wrinkles. Solta Medical was formed in 1996 and is based in Hayward, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-04 |
Threshold Pharmaceuticals
South San Francisco, California, United States Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.7B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Northstar Capital is a mezzanine finance firm that provides junior capital to middle-market companies operating in the value-added distribution, light manufacturing, business services, financial services, education, and specialty healthcare sectors. Northstar's typical investment size is $5 to $30 million in businesses generating sales of $20 to $300 million with an EBITDA of at least $3 million. Prospective companies have stable cash flows and sustainable margins. Investments typically have maturities of five to eight years. Northstar does not invest in start-ups, real estate development, natural resource exploration, or high technology companies. Northstar Capital was formed in 1993 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 15 of 121 |
| Sector: Communications M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Consolidation M&A Deals | 1 of 4 |
| State: Minnesota M&A | 4 of 14 |
| Country: United States M&A | 14 of 116 |
| Year: 2005 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-01 |
Paradigm Electronics
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Paradigm Electronics, Inc. is a manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio-video components, sold under the Paradigm® and Anthem™ brand names. Paradigm sells through independent dealers (retailers and custom installers) in the U.S. and Canada and through independent distributors internationally. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-19 |
Twinco Romax
Medina, Minnesota, United States Twinco Romax LLC is a vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of maintenance fluids and other consumable products for automotive, recreational vehicle, and marine applications. |
Buy | - |
