M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2010-06-01 |
| Target | Electro-Motive Diesel |
| Sector | Transportation |
| Buyer(s) | Progress Rail |
| Sellers(s) |
Greenbriar Equity Group
Berkshire Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
| Deal Value | 820M USD |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Sector | Machinery |
| Employees | 8,000 |
Progress Rail is a provider of rail and transit products and services throughout North America.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 6 |
| Sector (Transportation) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 4 |
| State (Illinois) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 2 of 4 |
| Year (2010) | 2 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-07 |
FCM Rail
Fenton, Michigan, United States FCM Rail Ltd.,specializes in MOW leasing, total equipment solutions with warehouse leasing and short- and long-term equipment rentals. Its extensive equipment portfolio includes tampers, ballast regulators, spikers, spike pullers, anchor applicators, track stabilizers, undercutters and various other railroad and track maintenance equipment. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-28 |
Rail Product Solutions
Overland Park, Kansas, United States Rail Product Solutions, Inc. (RPS) is a North American provider of mission critical track fastening products and integrated fastening systems. The RPS product line provides fundamental components for the rail infrastructure, playing a crucial role in enhancing reliability and minimizing track downtime. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| PE ASSETS | 10.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Greenbriar Equity Group is a specialized private equity firm focused on investing in the global transportation and advanced manufacturing industries. Companies of interest include traditional carriers, such as railroads, cruise lines, airlines, air freight, shipping, and trucking, as well as ancillary manufacturers and service companies that support the transportation industry. Greenbriar will consider making majority as well as minority investments through a variety of structures, including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital investments, corporate joint ventures and privatizations. The Firm targets businesses valued from $100 million to $1 billion. Greenbriar Equity was formed in 1999 and is based in Rye, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3 of 26 |
| Sector (Transportation) | 1 of 10 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 12 |
| State (Illinois) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 3 of 22 |
| Year (2010) | 2 of 2 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 2 of 7 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-21 |
ATD
Huntersville, North Carolina, United States ATD is one of the largest independent suppliers of tires to the replacement tire market. It operates more than 130 distribution centers, including 24 distribution centers in Canada, serving approximately 80,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada. ATD was established in 1935 and is based in Huntersville, North Carolina. |
Sell | $1.3B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-25 |
GENCO Distribution System
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States GENCO Supply Chain Solutions is a provider of logistics services and the recognized leader in reverse logistics. The company manages 112 operations and 37 million square feet of warehouse space throughout North America for a diverse range of retail, manufacturing and government customers, including many Fortune 500 companies. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| PE ASSETS | 16.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Berkshire Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in businesses with strong management and that lead their respective markets. Berkshire will consider investments in both public and private companies. Prospective transactions for private companies include leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth capital financings, and privatizations. Public company transactions include take-privates, PIPEs, and equity stakes. Berkshire generally looks to invest $150 to $500 million of equity capital per transaction in companies valued up to $2 billion. Sectors of interest include industrial manufacturing, consumer products, retailing, transportation, communications and business services. Berkshire Partners was formed in 1984 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 27 of 61 |
| Sector (Transportation) | 2 of 3 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 10 of 20 |
| State (Illinois) | 2 of 4 |
| Country (United States) | 24 of 52 |
| Year (2010) | 2 of 5 |
| Size (of disclosed) | 7 of 16 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-26 |
Skillsoft
Nashua, New Hampshire, United States Skillsoft provides cloud-based learning solutions for its customers worldwide, ranging from global enterprises, government, and education to mid-sized and small businesses. Skillsoft's customer support teams draw on a wealth of in-house experience and a comprehensive learning e-library to develop off-the-shelf and custom learning programs tailored to cost-effectively meet customer needs. Skillsoft was formed in 1998 and is based in Nashua, New Hampshire. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-17 |
UBC
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, United States UBC engages in the biopharmaceutical market which provides integrated clinical, safety, and commercialization services. UBC brings together renowned scientific research and operations experts with innovative technologies, allowing for the best patient and healthcare provider experience. UBC was founded in 2003 and is based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. |
Sell | $730M |
