M&A Deal Summary

Powder Valley Acquires Pro-Motion Distributing

On January 10, 2023, Powder Valley acquired distribution company Pro-Motion Distributing from Praesidian Capital, DBI Capital and EFM Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Powder Valley’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Powder Valley’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Powder Valley’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-01-10
Target Pro-Motion Distributing
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Powder Valley
Sellers(s) Praesidian Capital
DBI Capital
EFM Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Pro-Motion Distributing

Diamond Bar, California, United States
Pro-Motion Distributing is a distributor of automotive performance parts in the sport compact car market. Pro-Motion Distributing was founded in 1989 and is based in Diamond Bar, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Powder Valley

Winfield, Kansas, United States

Category Company
Founded 1984
Sector Distribution
DESCRIPTION

Powder Valley is a supplier of reloading components, ammunition, and accessories to retail and wholesale customers across all 50 states. Originally focused sales and distribution of reloading powder and components, Powder Valley offers every brand of powder and primer available in the United States along with an ever-expanding selection of reloading components, reloading tools and equipment, gun care items, and ammunition. Powder Valley was founded in 1984 and is based in Winfield, Kansas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 3

SELLER

Praesidian Capital

Oklahoma City, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Praesidian Capital is a mezzanine debt provider for middle-market companies throughout the US and Europe. Praesidian looks to provide junior capital to businesses with revenues between $3 and $100 million and EBITDA between $250k and $20 million. Capital is typically used to support acquisitions, management/leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and restructurings. Praesidian will not invest in oil & gas exploration, financial services, real estate, or start-ups. Praesidian Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 28 of 32
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 10 of 12
State: California M&A 7 of 7
Country: United States M&A 26 of 30
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-28 PetWise

Novato, California, United States

PetWise is an industry manufacturer and distributor of branded pet products and accessories. PetWise distributes its products through a diverse mix of channels including e-Commerce, mass merch, pet specialty, club, grocery and others. PetWise was founded in 1991 and is based in Novato, California.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-01-10 Autobahn

Jessup, Maryland, United States

Autobahn is an operator of indoor go-karting racing tracks. Autobahn was founded in 2012 and is based in Jessup, Maryland.

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SELLER

DBI Capital

Carlsbad, California, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

DBI Capital LLC is a private equity firm that invests in companies located in the Western US, primarily opportunities in Southern California. The Firm focuses on smaller middle-market companies with an enterprise value of $3 - $15 million and EBITDA of $1 - $5 million. DBI’s specific areas of interest includes manufacturing, business services, media, retail, automotive, transportation and building products. The firm invests in the range of $1 - $5 million per transaction. Target transaction types include buyouts and recapitalizations. DBI Capital LLC is based in Carlsbad, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 5
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 5 of 5
Country: United States M&A 5 of 5
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-18 Turbo International

Carlsbad, California, United States

Turbo International is a manufacturer of replacement turbochargers assemblies and components dedicated to serving the independent global aftermarket. The company has manufactured replacement parts for turbos fitted as original equipment. Turbo International was founded in 1989 and is based in Carlsbad, California.

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SELLER

EFM Capital Partners

Fate, Texas, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

EFM Capital Partners is a private equity firm that acquires manufacturing, distribution, and business services companies in the US, primarily in southern California. The Firm targets consistent, stable industry growth, low customer concentration, and differentiated products and service companies. They typically seek to invest in the form of common or preferred stock in exchange for a controlling interest in the companies. It looks to invests in companies with revenues up to $25 million and EBITDA up to $5 million or (margins greater than or equal to 10%). EFM Capital Partners was formed in 2005 and is based in San Diego, California.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Distribution M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2023 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2006-03-31 Pro-Motion Distributing

Diamond Bar, California, United States

Pro-Motion Distributing is a distributor of automotive performance parts in the sport compact car market. Pro-Motion Distributing was founded in 1989 and is based in Diamond Bar, California.

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