M&A Deal Summary

Valesco Industries and Brookside Capital Partners Acquire AAA Distributor

On June 17, 2021, private equity firm Valesco Industries and mezzanine finance firm Brookside Capital Partners acquired distribution company AAA Distributor

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Valesco Industries’ 1st and Brookside Capital Partners’ 4th transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Valesco Industries’ 8th and Brookside Capital Partners’ 46th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Valesco Industries’ 1st and Brookside Capital Partners’ 6th transaction in Pennsylvania.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-06-17
Target AAA Distributor
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Valesco Industries
Brookside Capital Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

AAA Distributor

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
AAA Distributor is a distributor, wholesaler, and retailer of kitchen, bathroom, and flooring home improvement and remodeling products. AAA Distributor was founded in 2003 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Buyer(S) 2

DESCRIPTION

Valesco Industries is a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented small and lower middle-market businesses across the US. Valesco seeks profitable companies with EBITDA of at least $4 million and revenue between $15 and $100 million in the manufacturing, distribution, and business services sectors. The Firm considers both minority and majority positions as well as provides subordinated debt to support owner successions, management buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth financings. Valesco does not invest in start-ups, real estate, financial services, and turnarounds. Valesco Industries was established in 1993 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 15
Sector (Distribution) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 4 of 5
State (Pennsylvania) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 8 of 15
Year (2021) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-23 Barrier1 Systems

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Barrier1 Systems is a designer, manufacturer, installer, and servicer of proprietary vehicle barrier systems and security solutions to high profile government and commercial clients. Barrier1 Systems was founded in 2006 and is based in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-10-21 T-H Marine

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

T-H Marine is a provider of branded marine parts and accessories. T-H Marine serves the expanding aftermarket parts and accessories market through its e-commerce site, various marine and big-box retail sites, and marine distribution channels. T-H Marine was founded in 1975 and is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

Sell $185M
Buyer
DESCRIPTION

Brookside Capital Partners is an investment management firm focused on stable lower-middle market companies in the US. The Firm typically commits $5 to $30 million per transaction to support buyouts, leveraged recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions and growth. Potential businesses generally have revenue greater than $15 million, and EBITDA of at least $4 million. Industries of interest include business services, consumer, distribution, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation and logistics. Brookside Capital Partners was established in 2001 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 46 of 65
Sector (Distribution) 4 of 6
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 13 of 15
State (Pennsylvania) 6 of 8
Country (United States) 46 of 65
Year (2021) 4 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-10 American Equipment

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

American Equipment is a distributor of overhead cranes and hoists. American Equipment is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-06-30 Flow Service Partners

Mount Juliet, Tennessee, United States

Flow Service Partners is a provider of essential services including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration ("HVACR") and plumbing services in Florida and Indiana. Flow Service Partners was founded in 2021 and is based in Mount Juliet, Tennessee.

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