M&A Deal Summary

Pamplona Capital Management - Private Equity Acquires Latham Group

On December 19, 2018, private equity firm Pamplona Capital Management - Private Equity acquired consumer products company Latham Group from Wynnchurch Capital for 375M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pamplona Capital Management - Private Equity’s 3rd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Pamplona Capital Management - Private Equity’s 7th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Pamplona Capital Management - Private Equity’s 19th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Pamplona Capital Management - Private Equity’s 5th transaction in New York.
Investment Fate
  • Latham Group went public in 2021.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-12-19
Target Latham Group
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Pamplona Capital Management - Private Equity
Sellers(s) Wynnchurch Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout
Deal Value 375M USD

Target

Latham Group

Latham, New York, United States
Latham Group is a manufacturer of pool components and accessories in North America. The Company’s product offering includes in-ground vinyl pool liners, above-ground vinyl pool liners, polymer and steel pool wall systems, fiberglass pools, steps and ladders, pool safety covers, and other pool related accessories. Latham Group was founded in 1956 and is based in Latham, New York.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Pamplona Capital Management - Private Equity

London, United Kingdom

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
PE ASSETS 11.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Pamplona Capital Management - Private Equity, is the private equity unit of asset manager Pamplona, which also provides hedge funds and hedge fund-of-funds products. Pamplona PE invests in 'market leading' companies in a variety of industry sectors. The Group will consider opportunities throughout North America and Europe. Pamplona PE was established in 2005 and is based in London and New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 35 of 39
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 3 of 4
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 16 of 20
State: New York M&A 5 of 5
Country: United States M&A 19 of 20
Year: 2018 M&A 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 7 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-08 Veritext

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Veritext is a pre-trial deposition services provider in the United States, offering end-to-end services for law firms and corporate clients. Veritext connects its clients to its network of independent court contractors, including court reporters, videographers, and interpreters, to help administer more depositions per year than any other provider. Veritext was founded in 1997 and is based in Costa Mesa, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-21 Signature Foods Belgium

Turnhout, Belgium

Signature Foods Belgium is a producer of chilled spreadable salads and convenience food. Signature Foods Belgium was founded in 2006 and is based in Turnhout, Belgium.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Wynnchurch Capital

Rosemont, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1999
PE ASSETS 9.2B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wynnchurch Capital is a private equity firm focused on middle-market company investments in the US and Canada. Wynnchurch looks to commit $50 to $750 million of equity per platform. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, business services, logistics, energy and power services, and value-added distribution. Prospective transaction types include management buyouts, recapitalizations, corporate carve-outs, restructurings, turnarounds and growth capital situations. Wynnchurch Capital was formed in 1999 and is based in Rosemont, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 39
Sector: Consumer Products M&A 1 of 1
Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals 9 of 18
State: New York M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 18 of 32
Year: 2018 M&A 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-07 Anderson Metals

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Anderson Metals is a manufacturer of brass fittings, valves, pipe nipples and related products, which are sold into the plumbing, hardware and general industrial end-markets. The Company supplies over 12,000 SKU's across a variety of categories including lead-free and leaded brass fittings, valves, pipe nipples, non-metallic fittings and assorted parts and accessories. Anderson Metals was formed in 1947 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-23 PGHC

Dedham, Massachusetts, United States

PGHC is the parent company of two New England restaurants Papa Gino's Pizzeria and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches. Papa Gino's Pizzeria serves handmade pizzas with fresh ingredients and an 80-year old Italian family recipe. D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches serves great tasting and grilled sandwiches. PGHC was formed in 2005 and is based in Dedham, Massachusetts.

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