M&A Deal Summary

SLWM Acquires DataSource

On June 24, 2020, SLWM acquired business services company DataSource from Inverness Graham Investments and Triangle Capital

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is SLWM’s 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is SLWM’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is SLWM’s 1st transaction in Missouri.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2020-06-24
Target DataSource
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) SLWM
Sellers(s) Inverness Graham Investments
Triangle Capital
Deal Type Merger

Target

DataSource

Kansas City, Missouri, United States
DataSource, Inc. is a technology-enabled Business Process Outsourcing (“BPO”) solutions provider of print supply and marketing services for industry-leading brands in the restaurant/hospitality and retail market segments. DataSource provides the expertise, services, technology, and products to help companies precisely execute and manage their branded programs through end-to-end brand management solution. DataSource was founded in 1989 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

SLWM

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Category Company
Founded 2004
Sector Marketing
DESCRIPTION

SLWM is a tech-enabled marketing services provider, optimizing marketing effectiveness and procurement of the print, digital & creative, point of sale and branded merchandise categories. SLWM provides a fully outsourced, end-to-end solution that delivers critical, high ROI solutions for its clients. SLWM is based in Kansas City, Missouri.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Merger) 1 of 2
State (Missouri) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2020) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-07 WebbMason

Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States

WebbMason is a full-service marketing firm focused on helping activate brands at the local level through engaging content, material, and merchandise providing upstream strategy, creative services, and technology. WebbMason was founded in 1989 and is based in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

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Seller(S) 2

SELLER

Inverness Graham Investments

Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Inverness Graham Investments is the private equity arm of The Graham Group. The Firm looks to make controlling investments in lower mid-market companies throughout the US. Inverness targets capital-efficient businesses with strong/sustainable cash flow, differentiated products, and operating in growing markets. The Firm seeks to commit $20 to $80 million in companies valued up to $75 million. Sectors of interest include aerospace/defense, biotech/pharmaceuticals, building materials, business services, consumer services, packaging, industrial equipment/components, electronic equipment, food/beverages, medical devices/supplies, energy & power products/services, specialty chemicals, and technology hardware. Prospective transaction situations include buyouts, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, consolidations, and divestitures. Inverness Graham Investments was formed in 2003 and is based in Philadelphia. The Firm has an additional office in Los Angeles.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 18
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 2
Type (Merger) 1 of 1
State (Missouri) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 14 of 18
Year (2020) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-06-24 SLWM

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

SLWM is a tech-enabled marketing services provider, optimizing marketing effectiveness and procurement of the print, digital & creative, point of sale and branded merchandise categories. SLWM provides a fully outsourced, end-to-end solution that delivers critical, high ROI solutions for its clients. SLWM is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-13 Electron Microscopy Sciences

Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States

Electron Microscopy Sciences manufactures and distributes lab consumables and equipment for the microscopy and lab research markets. Electron Microscopy Sciences was founded in 1969 and is based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.

Buy -
SELLER

Triangle Capital

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2007
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION


DEAL STATS #
Overall 69 of 72
Sector (Business Services) 6 of 6
Type (Merger) 2 of 2
State (Missouri) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 68 of 71
Year (2020) 3 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-01-21 Centerfield

Los Angeles, California, United States

Centerfield is a technology-driven marketing and customer acquisition company driving millions for sales for residential services, business services, and telecommunications brands. Centerfield's marketing and sales technology platform, Dugout, and leading consumer guides engage with in-market consumers to help them purchase internet, TV, wireless, landline, and home security, amongst other products and services. Centerfield was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Boston, New York, South Florida, Kingston and Montego Bay.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-05 Community Intervention Services

Brockton, Massachusetts, United States

Community Intervention Services was formed to acquire, develop and operate a national network of specialized mental health and substance abuse facilities and programs. Community Intervention Services is based in Brockton, Massachusetts.

Sell -