M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2023-10-01 |
| Target | Sprinturf |
| Sector | Manufacturing |
| Buyer(s) | PlayCore |
| Sellers(s) | Northstar Capital |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Employees | 1,062 |
PlayCore is a provider of consumer equipment and backyard products. It specializes in the design, manufacture and marketing of commercial and consumer outdoor playground equipment. The consumer division manufactures kits for wooden swing sets and climbing units, plastic slides and related products. PlayCore was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 21 of 21 |
| Sector: Manufacturing M&A | 6 of 6 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 21 of 21 |
| State: South Carolina M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 21 of 21 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-08 |
AquaWorx
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States AquaWorx is a packaged filtration manufacturer for both the recreational and commercial aquatics industries. AquaWorx's product line includes collector tanks, pool gutters, waterslides, interactive water play systems, and features, splash pads, decorative fountains, and accessories. AquaWorx was founded in 2009 and is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 |
Power Systems
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Power Systems is a provider of fitness, strength training and sports conditioning products. Power Systems was established in 1986 and is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.7B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Northstar Capital is a mezzanine finance firm that provides junior capital to middle-market companies operating in the value-added distribution, light manufacturing, business services, financial services, education, and specialty healthcare sectors. Northstar's typical investment size is $5 to $30 million in businesses generating sales of $20 to $300 million with an EBITDA of at least $3 million. Prospective companies have stable cash flows and sustainable margins. Investments typically have maturities of five to eight years. Northstar does not invest in start-ups, real estate development, natural resource exploration, or high technology companies. Northstar Capital was formed in 1993 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 77 of 82 |
| Sector: Manufacturing M&A | 8 of 8 |
| Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals | 28 of 29 |
| State: South Carolina M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 73 of 78 |
| Year: 2023 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-22 |
Avidity Science
Waterford, Wisconsin, United States Avidity Science is a designer and manufacturer of automated watering and monitoring solutions for the animal and laboratory research markets. Avidity Science was established in 1969 and is based in Waterford, Wisconsin. |
Sell | $195M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-01 |
HydroPeptide
Issaquah, Washington, United States HydroPeptide is a formulator and marketer of skincare products sold primarily through more than 1,000 boutique spas and dermatology offices globally, as well as direct-to-consumer via the company’s website. HydroPeptide was founded in 2004 and is based in Issaquah, Washington. |
Buy | - |