Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2005-07-01 |
| Target | Bakewise Brands |
| Sector | Food |
| Investor(s) |
Ancor Capital Partners
Merit Capital Partners |
| Sellers(s) | Strategic Investments & Holdings |
| Deal Type | Secondary Buyout |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Ancor Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on recapitalizations of lower middle-market companies operating in the manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare sectors. Prospective businesses are generally valued between $25 and $150 million and are profitable with EBITDA of $5 to $15 million. The Firm prefers businesses located in the US. Ancor will does not invest in start-ups, turnarounds, or businesses in real estate, or energy exploration. Ancor Capital Partners was formed in 1994 and is based in Southlake, Texas.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 27 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 1 of 4 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 1 of 5 |
| State: New York M&A | 1 of 3 |
| Country: United States M&A | 4 of 27 |
| Year: 2005 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-11-10 |
American Staff Resources
Dallas, Texas, United States American Staff Resources was a successful company in the professional employer organization (PEO) industry. The Company acted as a co-employer of approximately 125 client companies of more than 6,000 worksite employees located in 25 states. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-01 |
Liguria Foods
Humboldt, Iowa, United States Liguria Foods, Inc. is a producer of high-quality pepperoni, salami, and other premium protein pizza toppings for both pizzerias and sandwich shops. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.5B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Merit Capital Partners is a private investment firm that targets investments in middle market manufacturing, distribution, and service based businesses. Merit looks for companies generating at least $20 million in sales and at least $4 million in EBITDA. Merit can provide both equity and junior capital financing and looks to commit at least $15 million per transaction. Prospective transaction situations include management buyouts, recapitalizations, growth financings, divestitures, unsponsored transactions, and ESOPs. Merit Capital will not invest in start-ups, turnarounds, real estate, specialty retail, or oil/gas opportunities. Merit Capital was originally known as William Blair Mezzanine Capital and became independent in 2004. Merit Capital Partners was formed in 1993 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 41 of 105 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 2 of 4 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 4 of 12 |
| State: New York M&A | 1 of 4 |
| Country: United States M&A | 41 of 104 |
| Year: 2005 M&A | 2 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-29 |
Advanced Refreshment
Mercer Island, Washington, United States Advanced Refreshment is a manufacturer of bottled water products and cold fill value-added beverages such as teas and flavored water. With five production facilities across the United States, Advanced Refreshment is a low cost production platform with the ability to service its customers nationally. Advanced Refreshment was founded in 1998 and is based in Mercer Island, Washington. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-01 |
Peak Sulfur
Lawrence, Kansas, United States Peak Sulfur, Inc. is a manufacturer, trader, and distributor of sulfur-related products including commercial-grade sulfuric acid and ultra-pure sulfuric acid. Additionally, Peak Sulfur receives and regenerates sulfuric acid which has been used by refineries, and then sells fresh commercial acid back to the refinery. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Strategic Investments & Holdings is a private equity firm focused on acquiring middle market companies. The firm seeks to invest up to $100 million in companies with sales between $10 to $200 million. Historically the firm has targeted food, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and service businesses. The firm prefers to work with companies that have low to moderate technological change in their industry, as well as a wide range of products. Recapitalizations and acquisition opportunities are specific transaction types the firm desires to focus on. Strategic Investments & Holdings is particularly interested in acquisition opportunities in Western New York, Western Pennsylvania and Southern Ontario. Strategic Investments & Holdings was originally founded in 1983, and is based in Buffalo, New York.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1 of 1 |
| Sector: Food M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Secondary Buyout M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: New York M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Year: 2005 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-07 |
Graphic Controls Holdings
Buffalo, New York, United States Graphic Controls is a manufacturer of consumables utilized in a variety of niche applications. The Company’s primary products include a growing set of disposable medical supplies, security-enabled point of sale (“POS”) products, and a variety of specialty cards, charts, and tickets. Graphic Controls has a diversified base of over 50,000 customers, including hospitals and healthcare providers, industrial businesses, leading casinos, and specialty marketing companies. Graphic Controls was formed in 1909 and is based in Buffalo, New York. |
Buy | - |
