M&A Deal Summary

Pfingsten Partners and Promus Equity Partners Acquire Kith Kitchens

On June 7, 2016, private equity firms Pfingsten Partners and Promus Equity Partners acquired furniture company Kith Kitchens

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pfingsten Partners’ 2nd and Promus Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in the Furniture sector.
  • This is Pfingsten Partners’ 42nd and Promus Equity Partners’ 12th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Pfingsten Partners’ 1st and Promus Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in Alabama.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-06-07
Target Kith Kitchens
Sector Furniture
Buyer(s) Pfingsten Partners
Promus Equity Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Kith Kitchens

Haleyville, Alabama, United States
Kith Kitchens is a manufacturer of semi-custom framed and frameless kitchen and bath cabinetry under the Kith and Eudora brand names. Kith Kitchens is based in Haleyville, Alabama.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Pfingsten Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 1.3B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION
Pfingsten's office building at 300 North LaSalle in Chicago.
Pfingsten's office building at 300 North LaSalle in Chicago.

Pfingsten Partners is a private equity firm focused on investments in niche manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies. The Firm targets platform companies headquartered in the US although add-on acquisitions can be located outside the US. Prospective companies typically have revenues of $20 to $150 million and EBITDA of $3 to $12 million. Transaction types include private companies undergoing an ownership transition, corporate divestitures, strategic add-ons, and turnarounds. Pfingsten only invests in situations allowing for control. Pfingsten will not invest in real estate, natural resources, highly regulated businesses, retail, restaurants, early-stage companies, or technology. Pfingsten Partners was formed in 1989 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 42 of 56
Sector (Furniture) 2 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 27 of 31
State (Alabama) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 42 of 56
Year (2016) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-06-02 Technibus

Canton, Ohio, United States

Technibus, Inc. is a manufacturer of custom engineered bus duct solutions for the power generation, petrochemical, commercial, and industrial markets. Products include metal enclosed, non-segregated bus ducts used to transmit high-voltage electricity and other custom sheet metal products.

Sell $45M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-06 Des-Case

Goodlettsville, Tennessee, United States

Des-Case is a manufacturer of contamination control products and services for industrial lubricants. Its breathers, specialty filtration products, custom fluid handling equipment and consulting and educational services have helped companies around the world improve their equipment reliability by reducing equipment maintenance costs and downtime. Des-Case was founded in 1983 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

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Buyer

Promus Equity Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2011
PE ASSETS 700M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Promus Equity Partners is a private investment firm affiliated with Promus Holdings, a multi-family office. Promus looks to fund buyouts, management buyouts, and recapitalizations as well as growth equity financings and strategic add-ons for existing portfolio companies. Sectors of interest include consumer products, food, beverages, industrial products, specialty materials, distribution, and business services. Target platform companies generally have up to $15 million of EBITDA. Promus Equity Partners was founded in 2011 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 27
Sector (Furniture) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 5 of 12
State (Alabama) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 26
Year (2016) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-05-18 LogicMark

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

LogicMark LLC is a provider of unmonitored personal emergency response devices.

Sell $20M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-06-08 Wedgewood Pharmacy

Swedesboro, New Jersey, United States

Wedgewood Pharmacy is a pharmacy specializing in animal health, addiction medicine, and urology. Wedgewood has a broad and diverse portfolio of offerings, leading to low customer and stock concentration; holds strategic partnerships with veterinary corporate groups; and offers a defined value proposition to veterinary clinics and pet owners. Wedgewood Pharmacy was founded in 1980 and is based in Swedesboro, New Jersey.

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