Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Manufacturing

TJC Acquires Benchcraft

On May 14, 1982, private equity firm TJC acquired manufacturer Benchcraft

Acquisition Context
  • This is TJC’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is TJC’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is TJC’s 1st transaction in Mississippi.
Investment Fate
  • Benchcraft merged with another company in 2002.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date May 14, 1982
Target Benchcraft
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) TJC
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

Benchcraft

Blue Mountain, Mississippi, United States
Benchcraft, Inc. manufacturer of upholstered furniture.
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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 Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 96
Sector: Manufacturing 1 of 10
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 1 of 32
State: Mississippi 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 92
Year: 1982 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1993-01-01 LePage s

Romulus, Michigan, United States

LePage's, Inc. is a manufacturer of consumer pressure sensitive tape sold under private label. LePage’s also sells pressure sensitive tape under the “LePage’s” label, specialty tapes, adhesives and cements.

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