M&A Deal Summary

TJC Acquires Agility

On August 1, 2019, private equity firm TJC acquired automotive company Agility

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is TJC’s 5th transaction in the Automotive sector.
  • This is TJC’s 59th transaction in the United States.
  • This is TJC’s 1st transaction in Tennessee.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2019-08-01
Target Agility
Sector Automotive
Buyer(s) TJC
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Agility

Clinton, Tennessee, United States
Agility is a differentiated, global platform consisting of opportunistic investments in automotive and related markets. Agility expects to capitalize on industry trends by acquiring businesses that are well positioned to benefit from increasing content per vehicle. The primary investment themes include vehicle light‐weighting, safety, comfort and interior and exterior lighting, among others. Agility is based in Clinton, Tennessee.

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Buyer

TJC

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1982
PE ASSETS 14.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TJC is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring North American middle-market businesses operating in basic industries. TJC specifically looks to provide liquidity for shareholders, raise capital for corporate growth and 'create significant equity opportunities for key management'. TJC will consider opportunities valued from $100 million to $2 billion in a wide variety of industries. Sectors of interest include aerospace/defense, automotive, building products, chemicals, consumer products, distribution, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial products, insurance, metals, packaging, retail, transportation/logistics, and telecom. TJC was formerly known as The Jordan Company. The Firm was formed in 1982 and is based in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 61 of 93
Sector (Automotive) 5 of 5
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 28 of 32
State (Tennessee) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 59 of 89
Year (2019) 6 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-06-30 Drew Marine

Whippany, New Jersey, United States

Drew Marine is a global manufacturer and provider of advanced performance chemicals and safety solutions to virtually every sector of the international maritime and offshore markets. Drew Marine has 100 distribution locations in more than 50 countries. Drew Marine is based in Whippany, New Jersey.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-08-28 DuBois Chemicals

Sharonville, Ohio, United States

DuBois Chemicals is a chemical maker whose products are used for cleaning in a wide variety of industries. DuBois prides itself on high-quality solutions that improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and perform to the most demanding standards. DuBois Chemicals was founded in 1920 and is based in Sharonville, Ohio.

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Mergr

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