M&A Deal Summary

Randolph Group Acquires Hawk Research Laboratories

On March 1, 2016, family office Randolph Group acquired chemicals company Hawk Research Laboratories

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Randolph Group’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Randolph Group’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Randolph Group’s 4th transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-03-01
Target Hawk Research Laboratories
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Randolph Group
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Hawk Research Laboratories

Wheeling, Illinois, United States
Hawk Research Laboratories is a provider of bathtub, tile, countertop and kitchen cabinet refinishing paints and coatings. The Company’s acrylic urethanes and adhesive coatings are used for residential, commercial and industrial painting applications worldwide. Hawk Research Laboratories was founded in 1979 and is based in Wheeling, Illinois.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Randolph Group

Investor Investor Investor

Category Family Office
Founded 1988
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Randolph Group is a family-backed private investment firm that looks to acquire lower mid-market US-based companies with revenues up to $50 million. The Firm has a special interest in building companies with enduring intellectual property, tangible products, and growth/add-on opportunities. The Randolph Group was formed in 1988 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 5 of 5
State (Illinois) 4 of 4
Country (United States) 7 of 7
Year (2016) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-03-24 Rockford Systems

Rockford, Illinois, United States

Rockford Systems designs, manufactures and installs safety systems for machine tools, grinders, sanders, cutting tools, press brakes, lathes, and shears, CNC mills and other equipment in which the operator would be at risk of injury without safety systems. Rockford Systems was founded in 1971 and is based in Rockford, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-01 Kiefer Aquatics

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Kiefer Aquatics manufactures and sells primarily Kiefer branded aquatic performance and safety products including racing lanes, customizable starting blocks, lifeguard equipment and apparel, and a complete line of competitive swimwear, supplies, and equipment. Kiefer Aquatics was founded in 1947 and is based in Bloomington, Illinois.

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