M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2007-05-01 |
| Target | Case Logic Wireless |
| Sector | Technology Hardware |
| Buyer(s) | Thule Group |
| Sellers(s) |
American Capital
L Catterton Partners KRG Capital Partners |
| Deal Type | Add-on Acquisition |
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| Category | Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1942 |
| Sector | Consumer Products |
| Employees | 2,644 |
| Revenue | 9.1B SEK (2023) |
The Thule Group is designs, produces, and markets a variety of products and brands that make it easy for people to transport their equipment securely and safely. The Thule Group was formed in 1942 and is based in Malmo, Sweden.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 6 |
| Sector (Technology Hardware) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 2 of 6 |
| State (Colorado) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 2 of 4 |
| Year (2007) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-20 |
C&C Distributors
Newport, Arkansas, United States C&C Distributors, Inc. is a manufacturer of recreational trailers for transporting cargo, snowmobiles, and other recreational equipment. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09-06 |
United Welding Services
Perry, Florida, United States United Welding Services, Inc. is a manufacturer of welded aluminum tool boxes, draw slides, step bars and transfer tanks. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| PE ASSETS | 22.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
American Capital was a publicly traded buyout and mezzanine investment firm. American Capital invested in buyouts, growth capital financings, acquistion financings, and recapitalizations. The Firm looked to finance businesses with at least $4 million in EBITDA and valued between $20 and $500 million. American Capital ws a generalist firm with broad interest in traditional industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and services. American Capital's European investment affiliate is European Capital. European Capital looked to invest $10 to $600 million of equity, mezzanine, and/or senior debt in similar opportunities across Europe. American Capital was formed in 1997 and in January 2017, merged with Ares Capital Management.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 64 of 194 |
| Sector (Technology Hardware) | 3 of 3 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 35 of 87 |
| State (Colorado) | 3 of 4 |
| Country (United States) | 63 of 186 |
| Year (2007) | 7 of 22 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-01 |
Erickson Construction
Chandler, Arizona, United States Erickson Construction Co., Inc. is a construction services and pre-fabricated building products company. It provides turnkey framing services, framing packages, trusses, and other products to builders and developers. Erickson Construction Co., Inc. was founded in 1975 and is based in Chandler, Arizona. |
Sell | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-05-14 |
TransFirst
Hauppauge, New York, United States TransFirst LLC is a provider of secure transaction processing services and payment enabling technologies. |
Sell | $683M |
| Category | Growth Capital Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| PE ASSETS | 30.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
L Catterton is a private equity firm that targets investments in consumer-related companies located throughout North America. L Catterton looks for businesses with identifiable brands and operating in 'defensible and extensible' positions within growth industry segments. Specific sectors of interest include branded consumables, food/beverages, consumer services, restaurants, media and marketing, household durables, specialty retail, mass merchant retail, and luxury/apparel. Prospective transactions include management buyouts, recapitalizations, turnarounds, and growth financings. L Catterton was formed in 1990 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11 of 101 |
| Sector (Technology Hardware) | 1 of 3 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 3 of 45 |
| State (Colorado) | 1 of 6 |
| Country (United States) | 11 of 75 |
| Year (2007) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-02-27 |
Monosol
Merrillville, Indiana, United States Monosol LLC is a manufacturer and marketer of polyvinyl alcohol ("poval") film. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-06-01 |
Healthy Pet
Shelton, Connecticut, United States Healthy Pet Corp. is an operator of veterinary hospitals in the eastern United States. |
Sell | $153M |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| PE ASSETS | 4.4B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
KRG Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in middle-market companies. Prospective transaction situations include owner recapitalizations, management buyouts of private companies, mangement buyouts of corporate divisions, outright purchases, and family successions. Target companies typically generate sales of $35 to $400 million and EBITDA of $10 to $100 million. Sectors of interest include healthcare services, medical technology and life sciences; business services and distribution; construction materials and services; transportation services; marketing; specialty finance and insurance; aerospace, defense, and government services; energy services and products; and infrastructure. KRG primarily looks for opportunities located in the US and Canada but will selectively consider investments in Western Europe. KRG was formed in 1996 and is based in Denver, Colorado with additional offices in Mill Valley, California and Las Vegas, Nevada.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 17 of 41 |
| Sector (Technology Hardware) | 1 of 1 |
| Type (Add-on Acquisition) | 11 of 21 |
| State (Colorado) | 4 of 4 |
| Country (United States) | 17 of 40 |
| Year (2007) | 1 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-01 |
Avizent
Dublin, Ohio, United States Avizent is a regional service providers to the self-insured and high deductible workers’ compensation, GL/PL, auto and other liability markets. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-11-05 |
Varel Energy Solutions
Houston, Texas, United States Varel Energy Solutions is a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality roller cone and fixed cutter drill bits. The company's proprietary design capabilities, efficient manufacturing, and global sales force uniquely position to provide drill bits that deliver outstanding performance and value to customers. VIES is comprised of three business units: Varel Oil & Gas Drill Bits, Varel Mining, and Downhole Products. Varel Energy Solutions was founded in 1947 and is based in Houston, Texas. |
Sell | $369M |
