M&A Deal Summary

Quad/Graphics Acquires Vertis Holdings

On January 16, 2013, Quad/Graphics acquired marketing company Vertis Holdings from Crystal Capital for 170M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Quad/Graphics’ 2nd transaction in the Marketing sector.
  • This is Quad/Graphics’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Quad/Graphics’ 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Quad/Graphics’ 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-01-16
Target Vertis Holdings
Sector Marketing
Buyer(s) Quad/Graphics
Sellers(s) Crystal Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 170M USD
Advisor(s) Perella Weinberg Partners
Alvarez & Marsal (Financial)
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft (Legal)

Target

Vertis Holdings

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Vertis Holdings, Inc. is a marketing communications company that delivers inventive advertising, direct marketing and interactive solutions to prominent brands.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Quad/Graphics

Sussex, Wisconsin, United States

Category Company
Founded 1971
Sector Business Services
Employees13,000
Revenue 3.0B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Quad/Graphics is a provider of print and multichannel solutions for consumer magazines, special interest publications, catalogs, retail inserts/circulars, direct mail, books, directories, and commercial and specialty products with 50-plus print-production facilities on three continents. Quad/Graphics was founded in 1971 and is based in Sussex, Wisconsin.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 17
Sector (Marketing) 2 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 16
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 14
Year (2013) 1 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-02-01 Williamson Printing

Dallas, Texas, United States

Williamson Printing Corp. is a full-service commercial printing, binding, distribution and project-management company.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-10-09 Novia CareClinics

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Novia CareClinics LLC is a healthcare management solution services provider. Novia focuses on delivering advanced health and wellness solutions to employees and dependents.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Crystal Capital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2006
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Crystal Capital is an affiliate of Crystal Financial Corporation, Crystal Capital is a private investment firm that provides debt and equity capital to middle-market companies. Crystal Capital does not have an industry preference in evaluating opportunities, but looks to provide a minimum of $1 million in equity (co-investment) or $10 million in junior capital per transaction. Target companies typically generate sales of at least $150 million and EBITDA of $15 million. Crystal Capital was formed in 2006 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with additional offices in Los Angeles, California; Stamford, Connecticut; and Chicago, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 20
Sector (Marketing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 4
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 6 of 20
Year (2013) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-11-02 Ultra Stores

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ultra Stores, Inc. is the retailer of fine jewelry in Value and Outlet centers in the country. Currently the value retailer of fine jewelry in the nation, Ultra is ranked among the top 5 national jewelry chains by National Jeweler Magazine with over 198 stores in operation.

Sell $57M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-02-01 The SCOOTER Store

New Braunfels, Texas, United States

The SCOOTER Store is a provider of power mobility solutions including power wheelchairs, scooters, lifts, ramps, and accessories. The Company also provides Home Care products and services in select locations which provide seniors with a better quality of life and an alternative to living in nursing homes or other care facilities.

Sell -