Divestiture • Agriculture

Platte River Equity Acquires Tiger-Sul

On December 12, 2016, private equity firm Platte River Equity acquired agriculture company Tiger-Sul from H.J. Baker & Bro.

Acquisition Context
  • This is Platte River Equity’s 1st transaction in the Agriculture sector.
  • This is Platte River Equity’s 22nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Platte River Equity’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.
Investment Fate
  • Tiger-Sul was sold to a strategic buyer in 2024.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date December 12, 2016
Target Tiger-Sul
Sector Agriculture
Buyer(s) Platte River Equity
Sellers(s) H.J. Baker & Bro.
Deal Type Divestiture

Target Company

Tiger-Sul

Shelton, Connecticut, United States
Tiger-Sul is a manufacturer of sulphur bentonite, sulphur bentonite micronutrients technology, and other crop performance products. Tiger-Sul was founded in 1964 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Platte River Equity

Denver, Colorado, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 1.7B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Platte River Equity is a private equity firm focused on investing in small and middle-market private companies based in the US. Platte River generally invests $25 to $100 million of equity capital per transaction and looks for businesses that can benefit from the Firm's operating expertise. Sectors of interest include aerospace manufacturing and services, metals, chemicals, energy and energy services, natural resources, financial services, and communications. Platte River typically targets control investment situations, but will opportunistically pursue minority investments. Platte River Equity was formed in 2006 and is based in Denver, Colorado.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 23 of 34
Sector: Agriculture 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 1
State: Connecticut 1 of 2
Country: United States 22 of 33
Year: 2016 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-11-28 In-Place Machining

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

In-Place Machining is a provider of high-acuity field machining, metrology, and diamond wire-cutting services for mission-critical infrastructure and equipment. The Company’s services are an essential part of the maintenance, repair, and service cycle for clients across a variety of end-markets including industrial and manufacturing, naval and marine, hydroelectric, metals, and aerospace. In-Place Machining was founded in 1976 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-06-27 MFG Chemical

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

MFG Chemical is a specialty chemical manufacturer of polymers, surfactants and esters used in various applications in the oil field, water treatment, mining, coatings, agricultural and other industrial markets. MFG Chemical was founded in 1981 and is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

H.J. Baker & Bro.

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Category Company
Founded 1850
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of fertilizers and sulphur products. H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc. was established in 1850 and is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Agriculture 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 1
State: Connecticut 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2016 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2005-05-01 Tiger-Sul

Shelton, Connecticut, United States

Tiger-Sul is a manufacturer of sulphur bentonite, sulphur bentonite micronutrients technology, and other crop performance products. Tiger-Sul was founded in 1964 and is based in Shelton, Connecticut.

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