M&A Deal Summary

MRE Private Equity Acquires Curated Events

On July 17, 2023, private equity firm MRE Private Equity acquired business services company Curated Events from Centerfield Capital Partners and Dubin Clark

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MRE Private Equity’s 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is MRE Private Equity’s 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is MRE Private Equity’s 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2023-07-17
Target Curated Events
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) MRE Private Equity
Sellers(s) Centerfield Capital Partners
Dubin Clark
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Curated Events

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Curated Events is an event service provider offers the most diverse variety of event products and services, including tenting, linens, fine china, flatware, custom flooring, luxury furnishings, and tables and chairs. Curated Events was founded in 1952 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

MRE Private Equity

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2008
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 6
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 1 of 1
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 6
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-06 Sandler

Owings Mills, Maryland, United States

Sandler is a full-service professional development and training organization serving large multi-national companies as well as small-to mid-sized businesses. The company offers a full suite of results-driven training solutions designed to address a wide range of business issues in sales, management and leadership. Sandler was founded in 1966 and is based in Owings Mills, Maryland.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-01 DJ s Landscape Management

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

DJ's Landscape Management is a full-service grounds management company serving commercial clients in landscaping and snow services. The Company serves the Midwest market from 9 locations across Michigan. DJ's Landscape Management was founded in 1992 and is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Centerfield Capital Partners

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Centerfield Capital Partners is a private investment firm that provides subordinated debt and equity capital to mid-market companies. Prospective transactions include acquisition financings, management buyouts, shareholder liquidity needs, recapitalizations, corporate divestitures, ESOP financings, and sponsored/unsponsored transactions. Centerfield generally invests in companies with sales of $15 to $100 million and EBITDA of $3 to $15 million. Target sectors include manufacturing, business services, healthcare services, and transportation/distribution. Centerfield will not invest in early stage businesses, turnaround situations, retail, real estate, and finance companies. Centerfield Capital Partners was founded in 2001 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 42 of 42
Sector (Business Services) 5 of 5
Type (Secondary Buyout) 13 of 13
State (North Carolina) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 42 of 42
Year (2023) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-04-01 Automated Systems Design

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

Automated Systems Design is a provider of design, engineering and project management services specializing in IT, audio/visual and security system installations. Automated Systems Design was founded in 1986 and is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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SELLER

Dubin Clark

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 400M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Dubin Clark is a private equity firm that acquires and builds businesses in partnership with management. Following an acquisition, Dubin Clark typically invests additional capital to help fund acquisitions and grow the business. Target sectors include retail, healthcare services, manufacturing, and business services. The Firm is a long-term investor and does not formulate a pre-defined exit plan. Dubin Clark was formed in 1984 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 15
Sector (Business Services) 4 of 5
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 8
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 13 of 15
Year (2023) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-04-16 iRocker

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

iRocker is a watersports lifestyle company focused on designing and innovating outdoor recreation products, including inflatable stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) and other watersport accessories. iRocker was founded in 2013 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-07 InProduction

Warrenville, Illinois, United States

InProduction is a provider of rental staging and seating solutions for special events. InProduction designs deliver and installs high-quality temporary audience risers, stadium seating, platforms, drapery, and scenery for high-end sporting, corporate, and other special events. InProduction is based in Warrenville, Illinois.

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