M&A Deal Summary

Quantum Energy Partners, Fisher Capital Partners and EIG Partners Acquire FourPoint Energy

On January 30, 2014, private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners, private equity firm Fisher Capital Partners and asset manager EIG Partners acquired oil/gas exploration company FourPoint Energy

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Quantum Energy Partners’ 36th, Fisher Capital Partners’ 1st and EIG Partners’ 7th transaction in the Oil/Gas Exploration sector.
  • This is Quantum Energy Partners’ 44th, Fisher Capital Partners’ 2nd and EIG Partners’ 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Quantum Energy Partners’ 5th, Fisher Capital Partners’ 2nd and EIG Partners’ 1st transaction in Colorado.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-01-30
Target FourPoint Energy
Sector Oil/Gas Exploration
Buyer(s) Quantum Energy Partners
Fisher Capital Partners
EIG Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

FourPoint Energy

Denver, Colorado, United States
FourPoint Energy is an operator of a private oil and gas exploration and production company. FourPoint Energy was founded in 2013 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

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Buyer(S) 3

Buyer

Quantum Energy Partners

Houston, Texas, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 17.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Quantum Energy Partners is a specialist private equity firm focused on investments within the energy sector. Quantum's primary focus is on opportunities within the oil and gas upstream and midstream sectors, however, the Firm will also consider investments in oil field services and equipment, coal, power generation and transmission, and renewable/alternative energy. Quantum's target investment size is $100 to $400 million. Quantum invests in start-ups as well as established companies needing expansion capital. Quantum Energy Partners was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 51 of 89
Sector (Oil/Gas Exploration) 36 of 58
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 44 of 63
State (Colorado) 5 of 11
Country (United States) 44 of 78
Year (2014) 1 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-10-01 Elk River Resources

Midland, Texas, United States

Elk River focuses on the acquisition and development of onshore U.S. resource opportunities in select basins.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-04-09 Oryx Midstream Services

Midland, Texas, United States

Oryx Midstream Services is a midstream crude operator in the Permian Basin. Oryx Midstream Services owns and operates a crude oil gathering and transportation system underpinned by nearly one million acres under long-term dedications from more than 20 customers. The system's 2.1 million barrels of storage and approximately 1,200 miles of in-service and under-construction pipeline span eight counties in Texas and two in New Mexico. Oryx Midstream Services was founded in 2013 and is based in Midland, Texas.

Buy -
Buyer

Fisher Capital Partners

Englewood, Colorado, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1991
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Fisher Capital is a family run and owned private investment firm focused on private equity and commercial real estate opportunities. Within private equity, Fisher generally looks to invest $1 to $5 million in smaller, privately owned companies operating in basic industries. Sectors of interest include light manufacturing, consumer products/services, and financial services. Fisher typically acts as a 'hands-off' investor, but will support portfolio companies with administrative/advisory help if needed. Fisher Capital was formed in 1991 and is based in Denver, Colorado.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 4
Sector (Oil/Gas Exploration) 1 of 2
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 2 of 2
State (Colorado) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 2 of 4
Year (2014) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-05-25 Castle Pines Capital

Englewood, Colorado, United States

Castle Pines Capital LLC, provides channel financing solutions to resellers in the technology industry.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-09-06 West Edge

Denver, Colorado, United States

West Edge operates an integrated energy business with five primary business segments: refined petroleum products, crude oil, natural gas liquids (NGLs), natural gas and water. West Edge is based in Denver, Colorado.

Buy -
Buyer

EIG Partners

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1982
PE ASSETS 39.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

EIG Global Energy Partners specializes in private investments in energy and energy-related infrastructure around the world. Specific areas of interest include upstream oil and gas, midstream, power generation, renewables, and related infrastructure. EIG manages a variety of funds that provide hybrid debt and structured equity financing solutions to energy projects and companies. The Firm also offers credit/direct lending vehicles that target higher credit-quality project finance instruments. EIG Global Energy Partners is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 16 of 55
Sector (Oil/Gas Exploration) 7 of 21
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 9 of 28
State (Colorado) 1 of 6
Country (United States) 9 of 34
Year (2014) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-12-01 Panda Patriot

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States

Panda Patriot is a clean natural gas-fueled, 829-megawatt combined-cycle generating station designed to supply the power needs of up to 1 million homes in the Northern Pennsylvania region.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-05-14 Jonah Energy

Denver, Colorado, United States

Jonah Energy is one of the largest privately-held natural gas producers in the US and pursues a strategy of growth through the acquisition, development, and enhancement of high-quality producing assets. Jonah Energy was founded in 2014 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

Buy -