Recapitalization • Retail

The People Fund Acquires BSC Supply

On September 1, 2009, private equity firm The People Fund acquired retailer BSC Supply

Acquisition Context
  • This is The People Fund’s 1st transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is The People Fund’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is The People Fund’s 1st transaction in Massachusetts.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date September 1, 2009
Target BSC Supply
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) The People Fund
Deal Type Recapitalization
Advisor(s) Consilium Partners (Financial)

Target Company

BSC Supply

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
BSC Supply offers go-to-market solutions to serve the needs of the medical, automotive, and educational industries. BSC Supply provides value-added, high-grade office supplies to companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. BSC Supply was founded in 1984 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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Buyer Overview 1

DESCRIPTION

The People Fund is an investment group focused exclusively on acquiring small independent dealers of safety products, office products, and medical products. The Firm seeks opportunities generating sales of $1 to $10 million. The People Fund was formed in 2008 and is based in Valencia, California.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector: Retail 1 of 1
Type: Recapitalization 1 of 1
State: Massachusetts 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 3
Year: 2009 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-03-05 Guardian Safety & Supply

Visalia, California, United States

Guardian Safety & Supply engages in distribution and supply of safety products. Guardian Safety & Supply was founded in1996 and is based in Visalia, California.

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