M&A Deal Summary

United Pet Group Acquires FURminator

On December 22, 2011, United Pet Group acquired consumer products company FURminator from Capitala Group, Bush O Donnell Capital Partners, HKW, Cardinal Equity Partners and Eagle Private Capital for 140M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is United Pet Group’s 2nd transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is United Pet Group’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is United Pet Group’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is United Pet Group’s 1st transaction in Missouri.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2011-12-22
Target FURminator
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) United Pet Group
Sellers(s) Capitala Group
Bush O Donnell Capital Partners
HKW
Cardinal Equity Partners
Eagle Private Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 140M USD

Target

FURminator

Fenton, Missouri, United States
FURminator is a innovator, marketer and producer of proprietary, branded pet products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

United Pet Group

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1997
Sector Consumer Products
DESCRIPTION

United Pet Group, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of pet foods and supplies, as well as the largest manufacturer and marketer of aquatic products in the U.S.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 3
State (Missouri) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2011) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-01-03 Seed Resources

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Seed Resources, LLC, which does business as Birdola® Products, is a wildlife feeding specialist. The Company’s products include seed cakes, seed bars, seed bells, bulk seed, suet, suet/seed combinations, hummingbird nectar, feeders, squirrel feed, and other related products. Seed Resources sells its products to national home centers, hardware chains, pet stores, mass merchandisers, and grocery retailers.

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Seller(S) 5

SELLER

Capitala Group

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Asset Manager
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 2.2B USD
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Capitala Group is an asset manager that provides equity and mezzanine capital to mid-sized companies valued up to $250 million. Funds are generally used to support growth needs, add-on acquisitions, management/leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations. Capitatala will invest across the US, but generally targets opportunities located in the Southeast. Industry preferences include building products, business services, consumer/reteail, general industrial, healthcare, and technology. Prospective companies typically have revenues greater than $10 million and EBITDA of at least $3 million. Capitala was formed in 1998 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 53
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 17
State (Missouri) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 12 of 52
Year (2011) 4 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-12-20 On-Site Fuel Service

Brandon, Mississippi, United States

On-Site Fuel Service (Jackson, MS) provides outsourced fueling services to businesses that operate fleets of vehicles, including governmental agencies, utilities, trucking, and construction companies.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-02-01 The Chef n

Seattle, Washington, United States

Founded in 1982, Chef’n has become a housewares leader by creating fun and innovative kitchen and food products. Headquartered in Seattle, WA, Chef'n boasts an award-winning in-house product design team and owns more than 250 innovative product patents worldwide. The company redesigns and reinvents utensils and gadgets that are often taken for granted. Chef’n makes better tools so consumers can make better food.

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SELLER

Bush O Donnell Capital Partners

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Category Private Equity Firm
PE ASSETS 250M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Bush O'Donnell Capital Partners (BOCP) is the private equity investment arm of Bush O'Donnell & Co., a firm that also provides investment advisory services. BOCP makes equity and mezzanine investments of $2 to $10 million in lower middle-market businesses with $5 to $100 million in sales. Funds are generally used to support growth initiatives, management buyouts, leveraged buyouts, and recapitalizations. Prospective companies typically have experienced management, stable cash-flows, and operate in a defensible market niche. The Firm will not invest in start-ups or turnarounds. BOCP is based in St. Louis, Missouri.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 25
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 15
State (Missouri) 4 of 6
Country (United States) 11 of 25
Year (2011) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-10-21 Great Expressions Dental Centers

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Great Expressions Dental Centers is a branded dental practice network that provides comprehensive affordable dental services distinguished by convenience, value, and a broad acceptance of insurance plans. Great Expressions Dental Centers was founded in 1982 and is based in Southfield, Michigan.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-30 Claris Vision

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

Koch Eye Associates, Inc. is a provider of eye care and surgical practices, with twenty doctors treating patients at eight office locations, three laser vision centers, and a surgery center. Koch Eye Associates was founded in 1981 and is based in Warwick, Rhode Island.

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SELLER

HKW

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1903
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Company (HKW) is a private equity firm focused on making control investments in mid-sized, 'market leading' companies generating sales of $5 to $75 million. HKW looks for companies with low risk for technological obsolescence, defined growth strategies, and talented management who want to own equity. Target transaction situations include industry consolidations, corporate divestitures, generational changes in ownership, growth equity, management buy-outs and recapitalizations. HKW prefers North American based opportunities. HKW dates back to 1903, however the Firm transitioned from sole to institutional investors in 2001. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis and New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 38
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 6 of 19
State (Missouri) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 11 of 30
Year (2011) 4 of 4
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-11-23 Royal Camp Services

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Royal Camp Services is a provider of workforce accommodations, catering and complementary services (“Camp and Catering” services) to customers operating in the oil, natural gas, and mining industries in western Canada. Royal Camp Services was founded in 1991 and is based in Edmonton, Alberta.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-28 OakRiver Technology

Oakdale, Minnesota, United States

OakRiver Technology provides innovative manufacturing engineering technology and services to manufacturers of medical devices and high-tech industrial components.

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SELLER

Cardinal Equity Partners

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1993
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Cardinal Equity Partners is a privately owned partnership that targets investments in lower middle-market businesses headquartered in the central portion of the US. Cardinal looks for light manufacturing, distribution, or service businesses with $5 to $50 million in revenue and at least $1 million of EBITDA. Prospective transaction situations include management buyouts, recapitalizations, family successions, and corporate spin-offs. Cardinal prefers businesses with proven management, recurring revenue, and no major customer concentration issues. Cardinal will not invest in software, heavy manufacturing, automotive, consulting, or companies with a significant percentage of non-US sales. Cardinal Equity Partners was formed in 1993 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 15
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 4
State (Missouri) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 7 of 15
Year (2011) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-11-17 Angi

Denver, Colorado, United States

Angi is an online subscription-based service that compiles and maintains customer satisfaction reports on local service providers from its subscribers. ANGI Homeservices was founded in 2017 and is based in Denver, Colorado.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-03-29 Essco

Twinsburg, Ohio, United States

Essco is a value-added distributor of floor care products in the U.S. to specialty household distributors, e-commerce retailers, repair centers, and independent dealers nationwide. Essco was founded in 1924 and is based in Twinsburg, Ohio.

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SELLER

Eagle Private Capital

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
PE ASSETS 1.0B USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Eagle Private Capital (EPC) makes private equity and mezzanine investments in middle-market companies. The Firm typically invests $4 to $15 million per investment. EPC looks to partner with management or other private equity investors to provide growth or change of control capital. EPC is based in St. Louis, Missouri.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 48
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 24
State (Missouri) 4 of 8
Country (United States) 11 of 48
Year (2011) 3 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-10-21 Great Expressions Dental Centers

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Great Expressions Dental Centers is a branded dental practice network that provides comprehensive affordable dental services distinguished by convenience, value, and a broad acceptance of insurance plans. Great Expressions Dental Centers was founded in 1982 and is based in Southfield, Michigan.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-30 Claris Vision

Warwick, Rhode Island, United States

Koch Eye Associates, Inc. is a provider of eye care and surgical practices, with twenty doctors treating patients at eight office locations, three laser vision centers, and a surgery center. Koch Eye Associates was founded in 1981 and is based in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Sell -