Investment Summary

Northstar Capital and Dubin Clark Invest In Restoration Parts Unlimited

On November 30, 2012, mezzanine finance firm Northstar Capital and private equity firm Dubin Clark invested in automotive company Restoration Parts Unlimited

Investment Highlights
  • This is Northstar Capital’s 3rd and Dubin Clark’s 2nd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Northstar Capital’s 47th and Dubin Clark’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Northstar Capital’s 3rd and Dubin Clark’s 1st transaction in Ohio.

Investment Summary

Date 2012-11-30
Target Restoration Parts Unlimited
Sector Automotive
Investor(s) Northstar Capital
Dubin Clark
Deal Type Growth Capital
Advisor(s) EdgePoint Capital Advisors (Financial)

Target

Restoration Parts Unlimited

Lebanon, Ohio, United States
Restoration Parts Unlimited is a manufacturer and distributor of classic automotive restoration parts and accessories, including custom molded carpet, emblems, lenses, trim, door handles, and sill plates. Restoration Parts Unlimited is based in Lebanon, Ohio.

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Investor(S) 2

Investor

Northstar Capital

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1993
PE ASSETS 1.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

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 49 of 109
Sector (Automotive) 3 of 3
Type (Growth Capital) 7 of 21
State (Ohio) 3 of 4
Country (United States) 47 of 104
Year (2012) 7 of 13
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-09 Consolidated Equipment Group

Alexandria, Minnesota, United States

Consolidated Equipment Group is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of attachments for skid-steers, mini skid steers, compact tractors, and several other light-construction power equipment. Consolidated Equipment Group was founded in 1948 and is based in Alexandria, Minnessota.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-12-03 OMEGA Environmental Technologies

Irving, Texas, United States

OMEGA Environmental Technologies is an aftermarket distributor of climate control products and other mission-critical components across the light and heavy-duty automotive sectors. OMEGA Environmental Technologies was founded in 1989 and is based in Irving, Texas.

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Investor

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 7 of 23
Sector (Automotive) 2 of 5
Type (Growth Capital) 1 of 3
State (Ohio) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 23
Year (2012) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-04-26 Merex

Camarillo, California, United States

Merex Incorporated is a provider of comprehensive support for U.S. manufactured legacy defense platforms, including aircraft, helicopters, and their respective engines. Headquartered in Camarillo, CA, Merex is one of the few suppliers of a “total solution” for small to medium-sized project needs, including the supply of spares and components, the repair and overhaul of parts and systems, and the complete project management of system upgrades.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-03-20 Signature Systems Group

Flower Mound, Texas, United States

Signature Systems Group is a manufacturer of composite mats for worksite safety and ground protection. Signature Systems Group’s products are utilized in the construction, power transmission, infrastructure, energy, and special events industries. Signature Systems Group was formed in 1998 and is based in Flower Mound, Texas.

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