M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2008-04-01 |
| Target | United Sports Brands |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Buyer(s) | Norwest Equity Partners |
| Sellers(s) | Hillcrest Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| PE ASSETS | 7.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Norwest Equity Partners (NEP) is a private equity firm focused on investing in growing and profitable middle-market companies. NEP targets investments in businesses valued between $50 and $500 million, typically investing $50 to $250 million of capital per investment. Funds are typically used to fund management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financing. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, technology/business services, and consumer products/services. NEP is affiliated with Norwest Mezzanine Partners, an investment partnership focused on providing junior capital to middle-market companies. Norwest Equity Partners is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 27 of 75 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 5 of 14 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 7 of 29 |
| State (California) | 5 of 8 |
| Country (United States) | 27 of 72 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-01 |
Wealth Enhancement Group
Plymouth, Minnesota, United States Wealth Enhancement Group is a comprehensive wealth management firm that provides team-based financial planning, estate planning, retirement income planning, insurance, tax strategies, and investment management services. Wealth Enhancement Group was founded in 1997 and is based in Plymouth, Minnesota. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-16 |
Rosetta Stone
Arlington, Virginia, United States Rosetta Stone is a provider of online language learning software. Rosetta Stone was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Hillcrest Capital Partners is a Midwest private equity firm focused on lower middle-market acquisitions in the Midwest US. The Firm targets businesses generating sales of $6 to $20 million and EBITDA of $1 to $3 million. Hillcrest typically looks to acquire controlling interests in family-owned businesses or companies where the founder is looking for liquidity. Hillcrest does not have any sector preferences, as long as the market is stable/growing and non-regulated. Hillcrest does not invest in turnarounds or venture investments. Hillcrest Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 4 |
| Sector (Consumer Products) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 1 of 1 |
| State (California) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 1 of 4 |
| Year (2008) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-01 |
United Sports Brands
Fountain Valley, California, United States United Sports Brands is a provider of technology-driven sports protective equipment. The company sells mission-critical products used at every level of sport including mouthguards, protective gear, sports medicine and therapy, cycling, gloves, and other sport focused accessories and apparel. United Sports Brands was founded in 1992 and is based in Fountain Valley, California. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-01 |
Bedford Technology
Worthington, Minnesota, United States Bedford Technology is a manufacturer of recycled plastic products, including lumber, pilings, site furnishings (benches, seats, and tables), signs, and a variety of other products. Bedford Technology was founded in 1998 and is based in Worthington, Minnesota. |
Buy | - |
