M&A Deal Summary

Providence Equity Partners and CIVC Partners Acquire KPA

On August 8, 2018, private equity firms Providence Equity Partners and CIVC Partners acquired internet software and services company KPA from CIVC Partners and Maranon Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Providence Equity Partners’ 11th and CIVC Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Providence Equity Partners’ 67th and CIVC Partners’ 54th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Providence Equity Partners’ 3rd and CIVC Partners’ 4th transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-08-08
Target KPA
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Providence Equity Partners
CIVC Partners
Sellers(s) CIVC Partners
Maranon Capital
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

KPA

Lafayette, Colorado, United States
KPA is a provider of cloud-based EHS risk management solutions for the automotive, collision repair, manufacturing, insurance, and distribution & logistics industries. KPA’s innovative software platform combined with recurring on-site audit/loss control services delivers a comprehensive solution that helps 10,000+ client locations achieve regulatory compliance; control risk; protect assets; and effectively train, retain, and manage people. KPA was founded in 1986 and is based in Lafayette, Colorado.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Providence Equity Partners

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1989
PE ASSETS 36.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Providence Equity Partners is a specialist private equity firm that targets investments in media, entertainment, communications, and information companies. Specifically, Providence seeks investments in wireless and wireline telephony, cable television content and distribution, music, film, publishing, radio and television broadcasting, and other media and communications sectors. Providence Equity looks to commit $150 million to $800 million of equity capital in transactions ranging from growth financings and recapitalizations, to buyouts and take-privates. Providence Equity Partners was formed in 1989 and has offices in Providence, Rhode Island; New York, New York; Los Angeles, California; London, United Kingdom; Hong Kong, China; and New Delhi, India.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 105 of 135
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 11 of 16
Type (Secondary Buyout) 22 of 38
State (Colorado) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 67 of 85
Year (2018) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-07-24 Therapy Brands

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Therapy Brands is a provider of fully-integrated practice management software and EHR solutions for mental and behavioral health providers. Therapy Brand's mission is to provide the best software and tools to manage your practice. Therapy Brands is based in Birmingham, Alabama.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-09-17 Aditya Birla Telecom

Mumbai, India

Aditya Birla Telecom provides cellular telecommunication services. Aditya Birla Telecom was founded in 2005 and is based in Mumbai, India.

Sell -
Buyer

CIVC Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1970
PE ASSETS 2.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CIVC Partners is a private equity firm that provides buyout and growth capital to middle-market businesses located in the US and Canada. CIVC invests in companies generating sales of $40 - $300 million with an EBITDA of $5 to $25 million. Sectors of interest include Business Services, Information Services, Facility Services, Insurance Services, Transportation & Logistics, Tech-enabled Services, BPO, SaaS, Compliance Services, Corporate Training, IT Services, and Utility Services. The firm invests in the range of $20 - $100 million per transaction. CIVC prefers to be the lead equity sponsor and will consider both majority and minority investment situations. CIVC Partners was formed in 1970 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 56 of 76
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 12 of 15
State (Colorado) 4 of 5
Country (United States) 54 of 72
Year (2018) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-20 GPRS

Toledo, Ohio, United States

GPRS is a provider of private utility locating and concrete scanning services to utilities, contractors, engineering firms, and environmental consultants in every major market in the United States. GPRS was founded in 2001 and is based in Toledo, Ohio.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-28 Equipment Transport

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

Equipment Transport is a diversified ancillary well site services company. The company provides critical services supporting the Marcellus and Utica Shale drilling and hydraulic fracturing programs of major exploration and production ("E&P") companies. Equipment Transport brings significant value to its E&P customers through a broad service offering that includes fluid transportation, waste management, heavy equipment hauling, and ancillary pad support services.

Sell -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

CIVC Partners

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1970
PE ASSETS 2.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

CIVC Partners is a private equity firm that provides buyout and growth capital to middle-market businesses located in the US and Canada. CIVC invests in companies generating sales of $40 - $300 million with an EBITDA of $5 to $25 million. Sectors of interest include Business Services, Information Services, Facility Services, Insurance Services, Transportation & Logistics, Tech-enabled Services, BPO, SaaS, Compliance Services, Corporate Training, IT Services, and Utility Services. The firm invests in the range of $20 - $100 million per transaction. CIVC prefers to be the lead equity sponsor and will consider both majority and minority investment situations. CIVC Partners was formed in 1970 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 39 of 48
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 1 of 1
Type (Secondary Buyout) 14 of 19
State (Colorado) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 39 of 47
Year (2018) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-11-20 GPRS

Toledo, Ohio, United States

GPRS is a provider of private utility locating and concrete scanning services to utilities, contractors, engineering firms, and environmental consultants in every major market in the United States. GPRS was founded in 2001 and is based in Toledo, Ohio.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-11-28 Equipment Transport

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

Equipment Transport is a diversified ancillary well site services company. The company provides critical services supporting the Marcellus and Utica Shale drilling and hydraulic fracturing programs of major exploration and production ("E&P") companies. Equipment Transport brings significant value to its E&P customers through a broad service offering that includes fluid transportation, waste management, heavy equipment hauling, and ancillary pad support services.

Sell -
SELLER

Maranon Capital

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2007
PE ASSETS 4.0B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Maranon Capital LP is an investment firm that provides senior financing, mezzanine debt and equity co-investments for private equity backed and non sponsored middle market companies. Maranon seeks investments in financially healthy businesses with stable cash flows, diverse customers, and strong management. Prospective companies are valued between $30 and $150 million and generate $5 to $30 million of EBITDA. Maranon looks to invest $2 to $10 million for equity co-investments, $5 to $30 million for junior capital needs, and $10 to $50 million for senior debt requirements. Areas of interest include business services, healthcare services, distribution, manufacturing and consumer products/services. Funds typically support acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinancings, consolidations, ESOPs and growth capital needs. Maranon Capital LP was formed in 2007 and is based in Chicago. The Firm has additional offices in Birmingham, Michigan and South Bend, Indiana.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 21
Sector (Internet Software and Services) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 8 of 14
State (Colorado) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 12 of 21
Year (2018) 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-05-21 PartsASAP

De Soto, Iowa, United States

PartsASAP is a supplier of used, rebuilt and aftermarket parts (collectively, “Alternative Parts”) for all makes and models of tractors, combines, and other farm machinery. The Company is a buyer of salvage agriculture equipment in the U.S. and maintains an extensive inventory of parts to support all OEM brands. ASAP provides a compelling value proposition to its customers based upon the price, availability, and warranty on its parts. PartsASAP was founded in 1998 and is based in De Soto, Iowa.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-15 Atlantic Beverage

Edison, New Jersey, United States

Atlantic Beverage is a specialty importer and distributor of non-perishable food and beverage products to foodservice customers across the U.S. Operating for more than 30 years. Atlantic Beverage was founded in 1986 and is based in Edison, New. Jersey.

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