M&A Deal Summary

MW Components Acquires Elgin Fastener Group

On September 11, 2023, MW Components acquired manufacturer Elgin Fastener Group from Audax Private Equity, PNC Mezzanine Capital and Apogem Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is MW Components’ 13th transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is MW Components’ 23rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is MW Components’ 4th transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-09-11
Target Elgin Fastener Group
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) MW Components
Sellers(s) Audax Private Equity
PNC Mezzanine Capital
Apogem Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Elgin Fastener Group

Wheeling, Illinois, United States
Elgin Fastener Group is a manufacturer of short-run, high-quality specialty fasteners for a diverse range of niche industrial end markets. Elgin Fastener Group was founded in 2002 and is based in Wheeling, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

MW Components

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Category Company
Sector Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION

MW Components is a manufacturer of products that make machines, engines, and complex sub-assemblies work harder, better, longer, and faster. Its full line of industrial springs, fasteners, machined parts, and flat-stamped spring-related products are engineered for peak performance and made from the world's best materials. MW Components is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 23 of 23
Sector (Manufacturing) 13 of 13
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 22 of 22
State (Illinois) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 23 of 23
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-13 Ideal Fasteners

Anaheim, California, United States

Ideal Fasteners is involved in manufacturing the finest quality threaded fasteners. It manufacturers socket caps, button sockets, flat socket caps, and specialty items from customer prints. Ideal Fasteners is based in Anaheim, California.

Buy -

Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Audax Private Equity

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 19.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Audax Private Equity is a private equity firm focused on acquiring control positions in a variety of mid to large North American headquartered companies. The Firm segments its activities into lower middle-market and larger scale investing. Within its larger group, Audax targets profitable businesses valued up to $800 million and within its lower middle-market group, the Firm seeks companies valued up to $125 million. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products/services, financial services, healthcare services, industrial services, software, and technology. Audax has a special interest in businesses that can benefit from a buy and build investment strategy for growth. Audax Private Equity was formed in 1999 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 95 of 102
Sector (Manufacturing) 4 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 30 of 35
State (Illinois) 7 of 8
Country (United States) 90 of 97
Year (2023) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-07-06 CorEvitas

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

CorEvitas provides real-world evidence through syndicated registry data and analysis services, helping biopharmaceutical companies demonstrate the value of their products to clinicians, patients, payers, and regulators. Corona operates six major autoimmune registries across the US, Canada, and Japan, collecting data from over 500 participating investigator sites. CorEvitas was founded in 2001 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Sell $913M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-26 Oakbridge

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Oakbridge is an independent insurance and risk management agency, focused on commercial P&C, employee benefits, surety, personal P&C, and risk management services. Oakbridge is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Buy -
SELLER

PNC Mezzanine Capital

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 1.5B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

PNC Mezzanine Capital is the subordinated debt investing arm of PNC Bank. PNC Mezzanine looks to provide $10 to $50 million of junior capital to middle-market companies in a variety of industries. Prospective companies generally have revenues of $20 million and EBITDA greater than $4 million. Broad sectors of interest include niche manufacturing, value-added distribution, and business or consumer services. PNC will not invest in early-stage or technology-driven businesses; real estate, commodity-based or capital-intensive companies; businesses with high customer or vendor concentration; or declining businesses. PNC Mezzanine was formed in 1989 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 48 of 49
Sector (Manufacturing) 7 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 14 of 15
State (Illinois) 5 of 5
Country (United States) 46 of 47
Year (2023) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-01 Miller Environmental Services

Deer Park, Texas, United States

Miller Environmental Services provides a broad array of industrial cleaning and environmental services within the downstream, midstream, and upstream hydrocarbon processing markets. Miller Environmental Services was established in 1985 and is based in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-08 Trexon

Macedonia, Ohio, United States

Trexon is a designer and specialty distributor of high performance, ruggedized wire, cable, connectors, and assembled products. TPC's highly engineered products transmit power and signal in critical applications such as robotic manufacturing systems and temporary power for auto plants, mines, factories, and other harsh industrial environments. Trexon was founded in 1979 and is based in Macedonia, Ohio.

Sell -
SELLER

Apogem Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Category Asset Manager
Founded 2001
PE ASSETS 39.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Apogem Capital is a diversified alternative investment manager and subsidiary of insurance provider, New York Life. Apogem manages a variety of investment strategies including private equity, private credit, and real assets. Within private equity, the Firm looks to make fund, direct, and secondary investments, as well as acquire GP stakes. Within its direct investing activity, Apogem targets mid-sized companies valued up to $250 million and will consider businesses throughout North America and Europe. Apogem Capital formed as the result of New York Life combining PA Capital, Madison Capital Funding, and Goldpoint Partners into one entity. Apogem Capital is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 49 of 52
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 20 of 21
State (Illinois) 5 of 5
Country (United States) 49 of 52
Year (2023) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-29 American Landscaping Partners

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

American Landscaping Partners is a provider of landscaping services and offers lawn maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, plant healthcare, and tree services for residential and commercial customers. American Landscaping Partners is based in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-12-05 TIPCO Technologies

Owings Mills, Maryland, United States

TIPCO is a value-added distributor of fluid conveyance and sealing solutions, operating from 30 strategic locations across the United States. The Company serves a variety of end markets including infrastructure, manufacturing, transportation, government, agriculture/forestry, and energy. TIPCO Technologies was founded in 1888 and is based in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Buy -