M&A Deal Summary

The Riverside Company Acquires CertaSite

On July 11, 2019, private equity firm The Riverside Company acquired safety/security company CertaSite

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Riverside Company’s 6th transaction in the Safety/Security sector.
  • This is The Riverside Company’s 170th transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Riverside Company’s 5th transaction in Indiana.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-07-11
Target CertaSite
Sector Safety/Security
Buyer(s) The Riverside Company
Deal Type Consolidation

Target

CertaSite

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
CertaSite is a commercial fire and life safety company focused firmly on the customer. With a streamlined, solutions-driven approach, a team of experts and consultants are delivering a higher level of safety and compliance standards that also gives precious time back to their customers.

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Buyer

The Riverside Company

New York, New York, United States

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1988
PE ASSETS 5.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

The Riverside Company is a global private equity firm that seeks investments in profitable lower middle-market companies valued under $400 million. Riverside looks to invest in growth businesses headquartered in North America, Europe, and Asia (primarily Japan and South Korea), that have been in operation for at least five years. Riverside targets investments in a wide array of industries including distribution, automotive, healthcare, education, manufacturing, software, consumer services, plastics, publishing, food, communications, marine, and business services. Riverside was formed in 1988 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 245 of 283
Sector (Safety/Security) 6 of 8
Type (Consolidation) 6 of 9
State (Indiana) 5 of 5
Country (United States) 170 of 195
Year (2019) 7 of 12
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-01 Paradigm Tax Group

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Paradigm Tax Group is an independent national provider of comprehensive property tax management services. PTG provides taxpayers with a full suite of services, including real and personal property tax appeals, pre-acquisition planning due diligence, complex property consulting, and business personal property tax compliance. Paradigm Tax Group was founded in 2004 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-07-17 Uinta Brewing

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Uinta Brewing is a micro brewery serving the Western US. Named after the only major east-west running mountain range located in the continental U.S., Uinta Brewing Company’s journey began in 1993 with the reality that passion for craft beer and a hankering for the great outdoors could align in Salt Lake City, Utah. Built on an axis point that endorses sustainability, community involvement and innovation, their compass guides them on a path to admirable, consistent craft beer leading consumers to discover a brand with passion, personality and soul. Uinta Brewing was founded in 1993 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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