M&A Deal Summary

Silver Oak Services Partners Acquires Pallet Logistics of America

On March 29, 2016, private equity firm Silver Oak Services Partners acquired transportation company Pallet Logistics of America from Kern Whelan Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Silver Oak Services Partners’ 1st transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Silver Oak Services Partners’ 21st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Silver Oak Services Partners’ 3rd transaction in Texas.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-03-29
Target Pallet Logistics of America
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Silver Oak Services Partners
Sellers(s) Kern Whelan Capital
Deal Type Recapitalization

Target

Pallet Logistics of America

Dallas, Texas, United States
Pallet Logistics of America is a provider of recycled pallets and pallet management services. Pallet Logistics of America provides recycling and repair services facilitating the re-use of previously used wood pallets, helping companies across the supply chain capture value from an otherwise wasted asset. Pallet Logistics of America was founded in 1989 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Silver Oak Services Partners

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC is a private equity firm focused on service businesses, specifically business services, healthcare services, and consumer services. The Firm targets companies with revenues between $15 and $150 million and EBITDA of $4 to $25 million. The Firm's typical investment size is $10 to $50 million with the ability to invest more through co-investment from the firm's limited partners. The company will not consider investments in start-ups, businesses with project-based revenue models, retail, or restaurants. Silver Oak Services Partners was formed in 1995 and is based in Evanston, Illinois.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 21 of 38
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Recapitalization) 9 of 22
State (Texas) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 21 of 38
Year (2016) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-02-03 NDC

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

NDC is a distributor of medical supplies to the healthcare industry. The company operates as a master distributor, purchasing medical supplies directly from manufacturers and providing a broad product line to local, regional, and national distributors who handle the last mile delivery direct to health care providers.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-07-29 GKIC

Chicago, Illinois, United States

GKIC is a provider of marketing training and advice to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The Company utilizes a unique membership model and possesses a comprehensive product offering for members including monthly newsletters, seminars, coaching groups and courses (CDs, manuals, online, etc.) each designed to help members grow their businesses through the application of proven, innovative marketing techniques. Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle was founded in 2003 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Kern Whelan Capital

Larkspur, California, United States

Investor Investor


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

Kern Whelan Capital is an independent investment firm focused on companies at all stages of development. Kern Whelan will consider funding new ventures as well as investing in established/profitable businesses. The Firm is a generalist investor, with no industry preferences and generally targets capital efficient businesses with strong management and the potential to generate operating profits of 15% or better. Kern Whelan Capital is based in San Francisco.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 7
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Recapitalization) 1 of 1
State (Texas) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 7
Year (2016) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-11-25 Shopatron

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Shopatron, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based, distributed order management solutions.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-05-25 Reata

Plano, Texas, United States

Reata engages in developing novel oral anti-inflammatory drugs targeting NrF2. This important biological target has been shown to protect against a broad range of diseases associated with inflammation and oxidative stress. Reata was founded in 2002 and is based in Plano, Texas.

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