M&A Deal Summary

Safe-Guard Acquires Dealer Solutions & Design

On July 6, 2023, Safe-Guard acquired automotive company Dealer Solutions & Design from KT Capital Partners, Parkway Capital and Pine Street Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Safe-Guard’s 1st transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is Safe-Guard’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Safe-Guard’s 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2023-07-06
Target Dealer Solutions & Design
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) Safe-Guard
Sellers(s) KT Capital Partners
Parkway Capital
Pine Street Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Dealer Solutions & Design

Duluth, Georgia, United States
Dealer Solutions & Design is a provider of the automotive fixed operation approach to design and outfitting fixed operations facilities with shop equipment for new and renovated automobile dealerships. DSD has now been involved in over 700 facility projects. Dealer Solutions & Design was founded in 2005 and is based in Duluth, Georgia.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Safe-Guard

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Category Company
Founded 1992
Sector Automotive
DESCRIPTION

Safe-Guard is a provider of branded vehicle protection products in the finance and insurance space to the automotive, RV, marine and motorcycle/Powersports industries. Safe-Guard Products develops, markets and administers programs on behalf of clients, backed by industry-leading sales and marketing, advanced technology solutions, and comprehensive customer service. Safe-Guard is a proud partner to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents across the United States and Canada. Safe-Guard was founded in 1992 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2023) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 3

SELLER

KT Capital Partners

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

KT Capital Partners is a private investment group that looks to partner with management is acquiring Southeast US-based companies generating revenues from $5 to $50 million with an enterprise value of $5 to $50 million and at least $1 million of EBITDA. Prospective businesses generally have established products or services; operate in stable, growing markets; exhibit 'reasonable' opportunities for growth; and possess 'opportunities to create efficiencies through process improvements'. KT Capital Partners is based in Atlanta, Georgia.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Georgia) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-01-06 Estimating Edge

Boynton Beach, Florida, United States

Estimating Edge is a developer of The EDGE commercial construction estimating, project management tracking, and takeoff software for acoustical, drywall, EIFS, fireproofing, flooring, painting, roofing, wall paneling, and waterproofing contractors. Estimating Edge was founded in 1986 and is based in Boynton Beach, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-09-17 Recycling Equipment

Newton, North Carolina, United States

Recycling Equipment is a turnkey systems integrator that provides equipment solutions for recycling plastic, wood, and other essential materials. Recycling Equipment was founded in 1994 and is based in Newton, North Carolina.

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SELLER

Parkway Capital

Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2000
PE ASSETS 400M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Parkway Capital is the mezzanine finance unit of Calvert Street Partners. Parkway's investments typically take the form of subordinated debt, which can be combined with a junior secured loan or preferred stock. If an opportunity calls for common equity, Parkway can also co-invest with other shareholders. Parkway looks to commit $3 to $12 million of capital per transaction in companies with at least $10 million in revenue and EBITDA in excess of $2 million. Funds are generally used to support business expansions, corporate acquisitions, leverage buyouts, recapitalization, ownership transfers, and 'wealth diversification'. Parkway Capital was formed in 2000 and became a unit of Calvert Street in 2019.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 13
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 5
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 13
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-02-28 Palmetto Adhesives

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Palmetto Adhesives is a manufacturer and distributor of hot melt and water-based adhesives. Palmetto’s adhesives are primarily used in the packaging, paper converting, product assembly and general purpose industries. Palmetto Adhesives was founded in 1995 and is based in Greenville, South Carolina.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-17 Stokes Counseling

Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States

Stokes Counseling is a provider of mental health counseling to individuals, families, couples, and groups. Stokes Counseling was founded in 2011 and is based in Naugatuck, Connecticut.

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SELLER

Pine Street Capital Partners

Albany, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2004
PE ASSETS 425M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Pine Street Capital Partners (PSCP) provides mezzanine capital to small and medium-sized private and public companies. PSCP will consider investments from $3 to $15 million in companies generating at least $10 million of sales. Target sectors include manufacturing, business services, consumer products, healthcare and media. PSCP prefers investments in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US, but will consider opportunities nationwide. Investment funds are typically used to support strategic acquisitions, growth, management and employee buyouts, and leveraged recapitalization. PSCP will not invest in the real estate, biotech and oil & gas industries. Pine Street Capital Partners was formed in 2004 and is based in Albany, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 16
Sector (Automotive) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 5
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 14 of 16
Year (2023) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-02-01 Ardurra

Tampa, Florida, United States

Ardurra provides highly complex engineering and design services for water, transportation, and aviation end-markets across the Southeast, Central, Southwest, and Northwest United States. The company's services make a positive impact on the country’s most critical pieces of infrastructure, providing innovative, technology driven solutions to municipalities, state government entities, utilities and businesses. Its work enables local communities to provide residents clean water, implement transit and transportation solutions, treat wastewater, and develop sustainable, resilient infrastructure, among many other solutions. Ardurra Group is based in Tampa, Florida.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-07 Verdantas

Dublin, Ohio, United States

Verdantas provides engineering, science, & planning consultants dedicated to making the world a better place for ourselves and future generations. Verdantas was founded in 2020 and is based in Dublin, Ohio.

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