M&A Deal Summary

Peak Rock Capital and Barings Private Equity Acquire Amtech

On August 6, 2021, private equity firms Peak Rock Capital and Barings Private Equity acquired software company Amtech

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Peak Rock Capital’s 2nd and Barings Private Equity’s 2nd transaction in the Software sector.
  • This is Peak Rock Capital’s 20th and Barings Private Equity’s 40th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Peak Rock Capital’s 2nd and Barings Private Equity’s 3rd transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-08-06
Target Amtech
Sector Software
Buyer(s) Peak Rock Capital
Barings Private Equity
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Amtech

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Amtech is a provider of software solutions for the corrugated and folding carton manufacturing industries. Amtech’s fully integrated product suite of modules, multilingual, and enterprise solutions provide a compelling value proposition to the full spectrum of manufacturers. Amtech's software solutions serve over 245 customers at over 750 manufacturing plants in North America, Europe, and Latin America. Amtech was founded in 1981 and is based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Peak Rock Capital

Austin, Texas, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2012
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Peak Rock Capital is a generalist private equity firm that makes debt and equity investments in middle-market companies. The Firm targets businesses with $50 million to $1 billion in revenue and can commit up to $500 million per transaction. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products, distribution, energy services, healthcare, industrials, manufacturing, media, and metals. Peak Rock will consider a variety of transaction situations - from leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations to special situations. Peak Rock is based in Austin, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 38
Sector (Software) 2 of 4
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 12 of 20
State (Pennsylvania) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 20 of 33
Year (2021) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-08-02 Louisiana Fish Fry Products

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Louisiana Fish Fry Products is a manufacturer and supplier of branded food products including spices & seasonings, seafood boils, breadings & batters, sauces & marinades, and rice mixes. Louisiana Fish Fry Products was founded in 1982 and is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-21 Delta Financial Group

Clearwater, Florida, United States

Delta Financial Group is an independent equipment finance platform that finances business-critical equipment across a wide range of industries and asset classes. The company was formed by a team of industry professionals and military veterans with a strong track record and network in both equipment finance and commercial lending. Delta Financial Group is based in Clearwater, Florida.

Buy -
Buyer

Barings Private Equity

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
PE ASSETS 5.7B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Barings Private Equity is the private equity arm of global asset management firm Barings. The Group looks to invest in mezzanine, distressed, and other private equity transactions including secondaries and funds. Sectors of interest include manufacturing, business services, distribution, consumer products, consumer services, food products, packaging, and healthcare. Barings Private Equity was originally established in 1991 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 44 of 53
Sector (Software) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 17 of 19
State (Pennsylvania) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 40 of 48
Year (2021) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-01 General Tools & Instruments

Secaucus, New Jersey, United States

General Tools & Instruments LLC is a designer and developer of precision specialty hand tools and handheld test instruments. The company offers a broad product portfolio of professional and consumer items used across multiple end markets, serving hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts as well as professionals. General Tools & Instruments was founded in 1922 and is based in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Sell $115M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-11-22 Renovation Brands

Florence, Alabama, United States

Renovation Brands is a distributor and retailer of electric fireplaces, electric heating appliances, customized fireplace mantels, and outdoor heating products. Renovation Brands was founded in 2002 and is based in Florence, Alabama.

Buy -
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