Secondary Buyout • Consumer Products

TA Associates Acquires Thermacell

On January 1, 2019, private equity firm TA Associates acquired consumer products company Thermacell from Kinderhook Industries

Acquisition Context
  • This is TA Associates’ 6th transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is TA Associates’ 223rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is TA Associates’ 22nd transaction in Massachusetts.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date January 1, 2019
Target Thermacell
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) TA Associates
Sellers(s) Kinderhook Industries
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target Company

Thermacell

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
Thermacell is a developer and marketer of premium branded insect repellent products. Thermacell’s spatial mosquito repellent devices, refills and other insect control products are wholesale distributed primarily through the mass, e-commerce, home & garden and outdoor channels throughout North America. The company’s products are also sold internationally in more than 20 countries.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

TA Associates

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1968
PE ASSETS 65.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TA Associates is a private equity firm that targets investments in middle-market and large companies around the world. TA will consider control or minority investments in profitable companies and looks to commit between $70 and $500 million per transaction. TA proactively reaches out to companies directly in sourcing potential investment opportunities. Prospective businesses are generally valued between $100 million and $3 billion. Areas of interest include technology, software, communications, financial services, healthcare, business services, semiconductors/electronics, and consumer products/services. In addition to investing equity capital, TA also makes subordinated debt investments. TA's geographic preference is North America, Asia/Pacific, and Europe. TA Associates was formed in 1968 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 289 of 375
Sector: Consumer Products 6 of 9
Type: Secondary Buyout 43 of 75
State: Massachusetts 22 of 25
Country: United States 223 of 271
Year: 2019 4 of 14
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-01 TEOCO

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

TEOCO Corp. is a provider of assurance and analytics software solutions to communication service providers (CSPs) worldwide. TEOCO's solutions provide CSPs with insights into business, customer, network and device metrics by harnessing big data analytics. TEOCO was founded in 1995 and is based in Fairfax, Virginia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-01-04 Behavioral Health Works

Anaheim, California, United States

Behavioral Health Works helps individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities reach their potential by working collaboratively with families, schools and relevant professionals. BHW’s treatment approach is rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with emphasis on individualized programs, focusing on each person's strengths and challenges. Each of BHW's programs shares the common goal of teaching individuals the necessary tools to obtain a better quality of life and to lead more independent lives. Behavioral Health Works is based in Anaheim, California.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Kinderhook Industries

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 8.5B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Kinderhook Industries targets control investments in companies valued between $25 to $250 million. Prospective transaction situations include acquiring non-core divisions of public companies, existing small capitalization companies lacking institutional support, management buyouts of entrepreneurial-owned businesses, and troubled companies. Sectors of interest include consumer products and services, media, packaging, industrial products, communications, and business services. Kinderhook Industries was formed in 2003 and is based in New York, New York.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 23 of 43
Sector: Consumer Products 2 of 3
Type: Secondary Buyout 3 of 4
State: Massachusetts 2 of 2
Country: United States 22 of 42
Year: 2019 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-31 VirTrial

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

VirTrial is a provider of software solutions for remote site startup and decentralized clinical trial conduct. VirTrial was founded in 2018 and is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-01 Vehicle Accessories Group

Mesquite, Texas, United States

Vehicle Accessories Group is an integrated manufacturer of protective door edge guards, splash guards, body side moldings, bumper protectors, and door sills for the automotive industry. Vehicle Accessories Group was founded in 1998 and is based in Mesquite, Texas.

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