M&A Deal Summary

The Heico Companies Acquires B/A Products

On June 1, 2017, family office The Heico Companies acquired automotive company B/A Products

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Heico Companies’ 2nd transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is The Heico Companies’ 8th transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Heico Companies’ 1st transaction in Maryland.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-06-01
Target B/A Products
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) The Heico Companies
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

B/A Products

Columbia, Maryland, United States
B/A Products develops, manufactures, and distributes a broad range of products used in the towing and auto transport industries. The company offers a premium line of chain and wire rope assemblies along with straps, lighting, safety, and other truck accessories. B/A Products was founded in 1978 and is based in Columbia, Maryland.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

The Heico Companies

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Family Office
Founded 1979
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Heico Companies is a private investment firm focused on acquiring manufacturing, distribution and service businesses where the Firm believes that its management expertise can improve profitability. In addition to stable businesses, Heico has a special interest in distressed or special situations. Heico generally looks to acquire platform companies with at least $5 million in sales and will consider $5 to $15 million in EBITDA. Heico was formed in 1979 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 15
Sector (Automotive) 2 of 3
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 9 of 11
State (Maryland) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 8 of 10
Year (2017) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-05-01 KaRo

Hückeswagen, Germany

KaRo is a manufacturer and distributor of drain and sewer cleaning equipment. The company’s products include spring machines, high-pressure jetters, cameras and accessories for cleaning and inspection of small and medium-sized drains and sewers. The company supplies service providers and public institutions throughout Germany. KaRo was founded in 1977 and is based in Hückeswagen, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-02 Astro Cargo Solutions

Cachoeirinha, Brazil

Astro Cargo Solutions manufactures and supplies cargo restraints and lifting products for the transport market. The company offers a full line ratchet straps, lifting slings and thermal bulkheads primarily to transport companies, distributors, and OEMs. Astro Cargo Solutions was founded in 1998 and is based in Cachoeirinha, Brazil.

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