M&A Deal Summary

The Riverside Company Acquires EverSmith Brands

On January 15, 2021, private equity firm The Riverside Company acquired business services company EverSmith Brands

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is The Riverside Company’s 19th transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is The Riverside Company’s 179th transaction in the United States.
  • This is The Riverside Company’s 3rd transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-01-15
Target EverSmith Brands
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) The Riverside Company
Deal Type Consolidation

Target

EverSmith Brands

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
EverSmith Brands is a platform of strong and growing franchised brands, uniquely focused on the Commercial Facilities Sector. Its brands are known for the following impressive attributes: delivering reliable and high-quality service to commercial properties, supporting accelerated and profitable growth for franchise owners, enabling superior customer experience by leveraging technology, and creating a fun and high-performing work environment with long-term career growth opportunities. EverSmith Brands is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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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 258 of 283
Sector (Business Services) 19 of 23
Type (Consolidation) 8 of 9
State (North Carolina) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 179 of 195
Year (2021) 2 of 14
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-13 Camelot Education

East Dripping Springs, Texas, United States

Camelot Education is a provider of services to youth and adolescent populations in both the behavioral health and education markets. Camelot conducts its operations through residential treatment facilities, therapeutic day schools and alternative education and community-based programs.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-21 LILLEbaby

Boulder, Colorado, United States

LILLEbaby LLC is a provider of baby carriers that comfortably support the bond between parent and child. LILLEbaby is supported by a close community of parents that are excited about the company’s strong focus on innovation with products that have patented features to enhance safety and comfort. LILLEbaby was founded in 2002 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

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