M&A Deal Summary

Parkway Capital Acquires Merrill Industries

On November 16, 2023, mezzanine finance firm Parkway Capital acquired packaging company Merrill Industries from Ironwood Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Parkway Capital’s 1st transaction in the Packaging sector.
  • This is Parkway Capital’s 25th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Parkway Capital’s 2nd transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-11-16
Target Merrill Industries
Sector Packaging
Buyer(s) Parkway Capital
Sellers(s) Ironwood Capital
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

Merrill Industries

Ellington, Connecticut, United States
Merrill Industries is a manufacturer and sells high-quality corrugated and solid fiber packaging products, and resells packing filler materials such as foam and plastic inserts. Merrill Industries was founded in 1973 and is based in Ellington, Connecticut.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer
DESCRIPTION

Parkway Capital is the mezzanine finance unit of Calvert Street Partners. Parkway's investments typically take the form of subordinated debt, which can be combined with a junior secured loan or preferred stock. If an opportunity calls for common equity, Parkway can also co-invest with other shareholders. Parkway looks to commit $3 to $12 million of capital per transaction in companies with at least $10 million in revenue and EBITDA in excess of $2 million. Funds are generally used to support business expansions, corporate acquisitions, leverage buyouts, recapitalization, ownership transfers, and 'wealth diversification'. Parkway Capital was formed in 2000 and became a unit of Calvert Street in 2019.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 26 of 30
Sector: Packaging M&A 1 of 1
Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals 7 of 8
State: Connecticut M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 25 of 29
Year: 2023 M&A 6 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-10-27 Chibuzo

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

Chibuzo is a flexible manufacturer of custom, high-mix pallets, crates, grade stakes, mulch, shavings, and sawdust. Consisting of two operating entities, General Pallets & Crates and Southland Manufacturing, Chibuzo specializes in new wood pallets and crating, providing high quality products and value-added services. Chibuzo is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-20 Comprehensive Prosthetics and Orthotics

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Comprehensive Prosthetics and Orthotics is a prosthetic and orthotic service provider to the adult and pediatric markets that provides consultation and fitting services, follow-up treatment services, and custom product fulfillment. Comprehensive Prosthetics and Orthotics was founded in 2006 and is based in Peoria, Illinois.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Ironwood Capital

Avon, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 1986
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Ironwood Capital is a private investment firm that makes equity and subordinated debt investments in lower middle-market companies. Investment proceeds are generally used to support leveraged buyouts, growth financings, and recapitalizations. Investments typically range from $10 to $40 million in companies generating $20 to $250 million in annual sales. Target sectors include healthcare products/services, value-added manufacturing, business services, consumer products, specialty distribution, and education. Ironwood prefers opportunities East of the Mississippi, but will selectively consider investments in the Western US. The Firm's investment horizon is three to five years. Ironwood Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Avon, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 52 of 55
Sector: Packaging M&A 1 of 1
Type: Recapitalization M&A Deals 3 of 3
State: Connecticut M&A 14 of 16
Country: United States M&A 52 of 55
Year: 2023 M&A 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-11-01 John To Go

Ringwood, New Jersey, United States

John To Go provides portable toilet and restroom trailer rentals and services to customers across a variety of end markets throughout the Tri-State and southern Florida regions. John To Go was founded in 2004 and is based in Ringwood, New Jersey.

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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-02-12 Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling

Danbury, Connecticut, United States

Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling is a provider of solid waste collection, transportation, and disposal services for residential and commercial customers in the Northeast. Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling is based in Danbury, Connecticut.

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