M&A Deal Summary

Staci Acquires Amware Logistics

On March 1, 2023, Staci acquired transportation company Amware Logistics from Rotunda Capital Partners, Bratenahl Capital Partners, Runnymede Investments, Capital Southwest and Avante Capital Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Staci’s 2nd transaction in the Transportation sector.
  • This is Staci’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Staci’s 1st transaction in Georgia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2023-03-01
Target Amware Logistics
Sector Transportation
Buyer(s) Staci
Sellers(s) Rotunda Capital Partners
Bratenahl Capital Partners
Runnymede Investments
Capital Southwest
Avante Capital Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Amware Logistics

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States
Amware Logistics is a provider of B2B and B2C third-party logistics and order fulfillment services for a wide variety of industries throughout North America. Amware operates over 2 million square feet of warehouse space through nine facilities located across the United States. Amware Logistics was founded in 1989 and is based in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Staci

Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, France
Category Company
Founded 1989
Sector Transportation
Employees2,500
Revenue 207M EUR (2017)
DESCRIPTION

Staci is a third-party logistics provider with a focus on complex retail logistics. Staci offers innovative B2B and B2C logistics solutions for companies wishing to outsource all or part of their logistics and distribution. Staci was founded in 1989 and is based in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, France.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-15 Base Logistics

Klundert, Netherlands

Base Logistics is an asset-light provider of integrated transport and warehouse management services, specialized in time- and mission-critical transports. Base Logistics was founded in 1994 and is based in Klundert, Netherlands.

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Seller(S) 5

SELLER

Rotunda Capital Partners

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2009
PE ASSETS 195M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Rotunda Capital Partners is a private equity firm which invests equity and debt capital in established and profitable lower middle market companies. The Company targets businesses valued between $30 and $150 million with defensible market positions and strong growth prospects. Sectors of interest include financial services, business services, manufacturing, government services, insurance services, logistics and distribution, retail, and consumer. Rotunda Capital Partners is based in Bethesda, Maryland with an additional office in Chicago.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 13
Sector (Transportation) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 5
State (Georgia) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 12 of 13
Year (2023) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-10 U.S. Waterproofing

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

U.S. Waterproofing is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and is a provider of basement waterproofing and foundation repair services, improving the value, health, and longevity of homes throughout Chicagoland. U.S. Waterproofing was formed in 1957 and is based in Schaumburg, Illinois.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-03-02 Refrigeration Sales

Valley View, Ohio, United States

Refrigeration Sales is a wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. Refrigeration Sales is based in Valley View, Ohio.

Sell -
SELLER

Bratenahl Capital Partners

Investor Investor

Category Family Office
Founded 2003
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Bratenahl Capital Partners is a family-backed private investment group focused on fund as well as direct/co-investment opportunities. The Firm's direct investment practice seeks to commit $500K to $15 million in partnership with other funded or unfunded sponsors. Bratenahl does not have any sector preferences, but does prefer companies with diversified customers and experienced management in place. Bratenahl Capital Partners was formed in 2003 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 26 of 26
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 12
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 22 of 22
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-05-21 Nivel Parts & Manufacturing

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Nivel Parts & Manufacturing is an independent manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket golf car replacement parts and accessories. Nivel Parts & Manufacturing was founded in 1968 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sell -
SELLER

Runnymede Investments

Category Family Office
Founded 2016
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Runnymede Investments is a family-backed investment firm focused on private company and real estate investments. The Firm was formed in 2016 and is based in North Hampton, New Hampshire.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Transportation) 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
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-16 Smuttynose Brewing

Hampton, New Hampshire, United States

Smuttynose Brewing is a craft brewery and produces some of New England’s most popular craft beers. Smuttynose Brewing was founded in 1994 and is based in Hampton, New Hampshire.

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SELLER

Capital Southwest

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Business Development Company
Founded 1961
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Capital Southwest Corp. is a credit focused business development company focused on providing financing to profitable, mid-sized companies throughout the US. The Firm doesn't have any sector preferences and will consider a variety of investment structures. Capital Southwest Corp. was originally established in 1961 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 12
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 2
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 11 of 12
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-01-30 GPT

Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States

GPT produces critical-service flange isolation kits (FIKs) and monolithic isolation joints (MIJs) for oil, natural gas, and water pipeline applications globally. The company's patented, highly engineered products help prevent the causes of pipeline failures and protect against potential explosions, fires, and pollution. Its "Pikotek" brand is known as the pioneer of the flange isolation gasket industry and is recognized as the original brand to have introduced FIKs to the broader market in the 1980s. GPT is based in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-05-01 USA DeBusk

Deer Park, Texas, United States

USA DeBusk is a provider of highly specialized mechanical and industrial cleaning services including hydro blasting, transportation services, hydro cutting, vacuum services, chemical cleaning, hydro excavation, pigging and decoking services, hot and fixed bed inert catalyst handling and cleaning services, and specialty turnaround services. The company operates out of 22 field offices, providing services for customers in a wide variety of end-markets such as the downstream refining, petrochemical, power generation, and manufacturing sectors. USA DeBusk was founded in 2012 and is based in Deer Park, Texas.

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SELLER

Avante Capital Partners

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 2009
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Avante Mezzanine Partners is a provider of junior capital to lower middle-market companies generating at least $3 million in cash flow. The Firm looks to invest $5 to $20 million per transaction and generally works with private equity and independent sponsors in buyout transactions, as well as with entrepreneurs and owners to finance recapitalizations, refinancings, acquisitions and growth. Avante Mezzanine was formed in 2009 and has offices in Los Angeles and Boston.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 17 of 17
Sector (Transportation) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 5
State (Georgia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 17 of 17
Year (2023) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-12-02 Radon Medical Imaging

Charleston, West Virginia, United States

Radon Medical Imaging is an independent service organization that services, assembles, repairs, sells and distributes new and refurbished medical imaging equipment including, but not limited to: MRI, PET/CT, fluoroscopy, mammography, cardiac cath lab, urology, digital DR and CR, C-arm, general radiographic (X-Ray) and select PACS systems. Radon Medical Imaging is based in Charleston, West Virginia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-09-21 Monroe Biomedical Research

Monroe, North Carolina, United States

Monroe Biomedical Research offers a wide range of clinical trials, including investigations into treatments for pulmonary, metabolic, cardiological, psychiatric, and infectious diseases, as well as vaccine studies. Monroe Biomedical Research was founded in 2015 and is based in Monroe, North Carolina.

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