M&A Deal Summary

Pritzker Private Capital Acquires Aurorium

On January 5, 2021, family office Pritzker Private Capital acquired chemicals company Aurorium from Wind Point Partners and Stockwell Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Pritzker Private Capital’s 2nd transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Pritzker Private Capital’s 22nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Pritzker Private Capital’s 1st transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-01-05
Target Aurorium
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Pritzker Private Capital
Sellers(s) Wind Point Partners
Stockwell Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

Aurorium

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Aurorium is a manufacturer of high-value specialty chemicals used in the agroscience, nutrition, pharmaceutical, personal care, and performance materials markets. Aurorium producer of pyridine and picoline chemicals that function as key intermediates in the manufacturing of herbicides, insecticides, biocides, and a range of pharmaceutical and industrial products. Aurorium was founded in 1857 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Pritzker Private Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Family Office
Founded 1996
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Pritzker Private Capital is a family office and private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, and recapitalizations of profitable, middle-market, North American companies across a broad range sectors. Specific industries of interest include consumer products and services, industrial products and services, distribution, telecommunications, IT, healthcare, and business services. Target enterprise values are generally between $200 million and $1.5 billion. Pritzker Private Capital was formed in 1996 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 22 of 29
Sector (Chemicals) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 14 of 15
State (Indiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 22 of 29
Year (2021) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-12-15 ENTACT

Westmont, Illinois, United States

ENTACT is a provider of environmental field remediation services to customers throughout the United States and in select international locations. ENTACT was founded in 1991 and is based in Westmons, Illinois.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-07 Technimark

Asheboro, North Carolina, United States

Technimark is a manufacturer of high-value injection-molded packaging and components serving the consumer packaging, healthcare, and industrial markets. Technimark was founded in 1983 and is based in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Sell -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Wind Point Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1984
PE ASSETS 7.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Wind Point Partners is a private equity firm focused on acquisitions of mid-sized companies operating in the business services, consumer products, healthcare services, and industrial products sectors. Wind Point looks to invest $60 to $130 million in companies valued up to $500 million. Prospective transaction types include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, industry consolidations, and growth capital financings. Wind Point Partners began investing in 1984 and is based in Chicago.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 46 of 55
Sector (Chemicals) 2 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 17 of 22
State (Indiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 42 of 50
Year (2021) 1 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-10-15 Handgards

El Paso, Texas, United States

Handgards manufactures and supplies high-quality food service disposable products, including gloves, bags, protective apparel, and flexible packaging. Handgards’ products are sold throughout North America to an extensive base of broad-line distributors, group purchasing organizations (“GPOs”), and national foodservice accounts. Handgards was founded in 1959 and is based in El Paso, Texas.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-02-16 Active Interest Media

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Active Interest Media is a publisher of enthusiast magazines, events, and websites. AIM publishes several category magazines including American Cowboy, Backpacker, Better Nutrition, Black Belt, Building Systems, The Collectors Guide, Log Home Design Ideas, Log Home Living, Old-House Journal Publications, Optimum Wellness, Southwest Art, Timber Home Living, Vegetarian Times, Wild Oats, Yachts International, Yellowstone Journal and Yoga Journal. Active Interest Media was founded in 2003 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Sell -
SELLER

Stockwell Capital

Austin, Texas, United States

Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2002
PE ASSETS 750M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Stockwell Capital is a co-investment firm, focused on making minority investments alongside private equity sponsors. Stockwell is a generalist investor, with no sector preferences and looks to commit $3 to $10 million per investment. The Firm will consider opportunities throughout the US and Europe and prefers late-stage or growth equity situations. Stockwell Capital was formed in 2002 and is based in Chicago.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 40 of 41
Sector (Chemicals) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 8 of 9
State (Indiana) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 32 of 33
Year (2021) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-02-25 Univision

New York, New York, United States

Univision entertains, informs, and empowers U.S. Hispanics with news, sports, and entertainment content across broadcast and cable television, audio, and digital platforms. The company’s top-rated media portfolio includes the Univision and UniMás broadcast networks, as well as cable networks Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the country. Locally, Univision owns or operates 65 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico. Additionally, Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, encompasses 58 owned or operated radio stations, plus 89 affiliates, a live event series, and a robust digital audio footprint. Univision was formed in 1992 and is based in New York, New York.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-06 Cast-Crete USA

Seffner, Florida, United States

Cast-Crete USA is a manufacturer and distributor of precast and prestressed concrete lintels and sills. Cast-Crete USA was established in 1955 and is based in Seffner, Florida.

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