M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2018-09-27 |
| Target | Walker Edison |
| Sector | Furniture |
| Buyer(s) |
Prospect Hill Growth Partners
The Blackstone Group |
| Sellers(s) | Caltius Structured Capital |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
| Advisor(s) | Lincoln International (Financial) Strong & Hanni (Legal) |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.7B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Prospect Hill Growth Partners is a private equity firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations of middle-market growth companies across the US. Prospect Hill looks for profitable businesses ($5 to $25 million of EBITDA) with annual revenues from $50 to $300 million with strong brands and leading market positions. Target sectors include consumer products, healthcare, specialty retail, and asset management. Prospect Hill Growth Partners was formerly known as J.W. Childs and changed its name in 2019. The Firm was originally formed in 1995 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 28 of 32 |
| Sector (Furniture) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 14 of 15 |
| State (Utah) | 2 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 28 of 32 |
| Year (2018) | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-04 |
Urology
New Jersey, United States Urology is a provider of administrative services to New Jersey Urology. UMA enables NJU to continue to focus on providing world-class urology services while remaining a physician-led organization. UMA plans to partner with additional urology groups to provide administrative practice management services initially in the greater New York metropolitan area with long-term plans to expand nationally. Urology was founded in 2018 and is based in New Jersey. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-19 |
Simcom
Orlando, Florida, United States Simcom is a privately-owned, comprehensive learning institution, SIMCOM utilizes realistic simulator-based training to provide advanced aviation training services to professional pilots, owner-operators, Part 135 operators and maintenance personnel operating in general aviation, regional, military, government and cargo operations around the world. Simcom was founded in 1989 and is based in Orlando, Florida. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| PE ASSETS | 131.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
The Blackstone Group is a global alternative investment management firm. The Firm's investment activities span real estate, secondary investments, hedge funds, credit, infrastructure, and private equity. Blackstone's private equity group targets opportunities globally including buyout acquisitions of established companies, development projects, growth equity financings, and industry consolidations. Sectors of interest include automotive, healthcare, chemicals, industrial, commercial property, lodging, communications, media/publishing, consumer & retail, packaging, consumer products, pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, entertainment, telecommunications, financial services, theme parks, food & beverage, and transportation. Blackstone's private equity real estate group looks for opportunities across North/South America, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Europe. The real estate group will consider both equity and debt investments. Areas of interest include healthcare, hotel, industrial, office, residential, and retail. The Blackstone Group was formed in 1987 and is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 244 of 336 |
| Sector (Furniture) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 45 of 80 |
| State (Utah) | 2 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 152 of 211 |
| Year (2018) | 10 of 12 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-25 |
Gianni Versace
Milan, Italy Gianni Versace S.p.A. is an Italian fashion brand that designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including haute couture, prèt-à-porter, accessories, jewelry, watches, eyewear, fragrances, and home furnishings all bearing the distinctive Medusa logo. The Versace group distributes its products through a worldwide distribution network which includes over 200 boutiques in some of the world’s most glamourous cities. It was formed in 1978 and is based in Milan. |
Sell | €1.8B |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-15 |
NEC Group
Birmingham, United Kingdom NEC Group is a live entertainment business operating exhibitions, conferences, music, sports, family entertainment and hospitality. NEC Group was founded in 1976 and is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 1.4B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Caltius Structured Capital is an investment firm focused on providing junior debt and minority equity to lower middle-market companies throughout North America. The Firm looks to invest between $7 to $50 million in companies with revenues of $15 to $250 million. The Firm pursues a variety of transaction types, including management buyouts, growth financings, and acquisition financings. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products/services, healthcare services, manufacturing, tech-enabled services, and staffing. Caltius Structured Capital was formed in 1997 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 29 of 32 |
| Sector (Furniture) | 2 of 2 |
| Type (Secondary Buyout) | 11 of 13 |
| State (Utah) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 29 of 32 |
| Year (2018) | 3 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-12 |
Bulk Handling Systems
Eugene, Oregon, United States Bulk Handling Systems is a designer, manufacturer and installer of premium conveying and screening systems for the solid waste and recycling materials processing industry. BHS develops and manufactures materials processing equipment for waste processing facilities. The company's systems sort solid waste and recyclable materials streams into resalable products. BHS' emphasis on reducing costs and improving processing efficiency for its customers has propelled it to the forefront of the materials processing industry and positioned the company as a leading global provider of recycling equipment. Bulk Handling Systems was founded in 1976 and is based in Eugene, Oregon. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-06 |
Adrenaline
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Adrenaline is an experience-design agency and consulting firm that creates and implements holistic brand strategies for retail environments throughout the US. The company’s comprehensive services coalesce branding, advertising, technology, culture, and physical environments to convert brand affection and loyalty into action and results. It has a market-leading position in the financial services industry, supporting banks and credit unions with brand strategy, branch network design and digital solutions. Adrenaline is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with significant operations in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. |
Buy | - |
