M&A Deal Summary

RAF Industries Acquires Hayabusa

On December 1, 2021, private equity firm RAF Industries acquired apparel/textiles company Hayabusa

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is RAF Industries’ 2nd transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is RAF Industries’ 1st transaction in Canada.
  • This is RAF Industries’ 1st transaction in Ontario.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-12-01
Target Hayabusa
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) RAF Industries
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Hayabusa

Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Hayabusa specializes in combat equipment and technical fight apparel, meticulously researched and designed for a new era of martial artists, boxers and fitness enthusiasts. Hayabusa was founded in 2006 and is based in Kingston, Ontario.

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Buyer

RAF Industries

Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1979
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

RAF Industries is a private investment group focused on acquiring manufacturing and service-oriented companies that produce both industrial and consumer products in the US. The company has a preference for businesses with strong management wishing to partner with RAF post-acquisition. For platform acquisitions, RAF generally looks for businesses with at least $5 million in cash-flow. The Firm targets businesses valued from $15 to $150 million. RAF Industries is particularly interested in the areas of building and DIY products, products, and services geared towards enhancing the elderly population's lifestyle, as well as products or services provided to high-end consumers. RAF Industries was formed in 1979 and is based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 19
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 13 of 13
State: Ontario M&A 1 of 1
Country: Canada M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-12-01 Road Widener

Floyds Knobs, Indiana, United States

Road Widener makes equipment that industry professionals wish existed. Road Widener was founded in 2007 and is based in Floyds Knobs, Indiana.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-04-15 Earth Tech

Land O'Lakes, Florida, United States

Earth Tech is a soil remediation firm. The company is a multi-generational business completing over 3,000 residential and commercial projects throughout the Southeast United States. Earth Tech’s technical expertise and services include cement and chemical grouting, steel underpinning and vibro-compaction to remedy loose soils in the earth. Earth Tech was established in 1991 and is based in Land O’Lakes, Florida.

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