Add-on Acquisition • Distribution

Vistar Acquires Liberty Distribution Co.

On June 1, 2012, Vistar acquired distribution company Liberty Distribution Co. from Bush O Donnell Capital Partners, C3 Capital and Eagle Private Capital

Acquisition Context
  • This is Vistar’s 1st transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Vistar’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Vistar’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date June 1, 2012
Target Liberty Distribution Co.
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Vistar
Sellers(s) Bush O Donnell Capital Partners
C3 Capital
Eagle Private Capital
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target Company

Liberty Distribution Co.

Chandler, Arizona, United States
Liberty Distribution Company LLC is a distributor of candies, snacks, and other items to retailers in the United States.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Vistar

Centennial, Colorado, United States

Category Company
Founded 2002
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Vistar Corp. (formerly known as Multifoods Distribution Group, Inc.), is one of the largest distributors of food and other products to the foodservice and vending industries in the United States.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Distribution 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition 1 of 1
State: Arizona 1 of 1
Country: United States 1 of 1
Year: 2012 1 of 1

Seller Profiles 3

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 Context for Seller #
Overall 13 of 25
Sector: Distribution 1 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition 5 of 15
State: Arizona 1 of 1
Country: United States 13 of 25
Year: 2012 2 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-03-27 Copper Conferencing

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Copper Conferencing focuses on the small to medium-sized business providing a complete web and audio conferencing experience including online account management.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-19 Renovation Brands

Florence, Alabama, United States

Renovation Brands is a distributor and retailer of electric fireplaces, electric heating appliances, customized fireplace mantels, and outdoor heating products. Renovation Brands was founded in 2002 and is based in Florence, Alabama.

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SELLER

C3 Capital

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Mezzanine Finance Firm
Founded 1994
PE ASSETS 500M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

C3 Capital is a private investment firm that provides capital for later-stage growth, strategic acquisitions, ownership transitions, and recapitalizations. The Firm typically invests in the form of subordinated debt or preferred equity and can commit between $3 and $15 million in businesses with at least $2 million of EBITDA. Target sectors include chemicals, plastics, energy, business services, distribution, and high value-added manufacturing. C3 does not seek a controlling interest when pursuing investments. C3 will not invest in real estate, oil/gas exploration, or financial institutions. C3 Capital is based in Kansas City, Missouri.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 6 of 25
Sector: Distribution 2 of 2
Type: Add-on Acquisition 2 of 10
State: Arizona 2 of 2
Country: United States 6 of 25
Year: 2012 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-01 Epolin

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Epolin provides ready-to-mold compounded pellets in a range of thermoplastic and thermoset polymeric materials including polycarbonate, acrylic, polyamide, cellulose propionate, polystyrene, PCV, COC, and polyurethane for use in injection molding, film extrusion, liquid casting, laminating, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and solvent-borne coating applications. Epolin is based in Newark, New Jersey.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-07-23 GCM Holding

Union, California, United States

GCM Holding is a manufacturer of low-to-medium volume, mission-critical precision machined components and assemblies. Based near Chicago’s O’Hare airport, the Company serves large, market customers in the energy, medical equipment, scientific laboratory, and industrial end markets. GCM Holding was founded in 1978 and is based in Union, California.

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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 Context for Seller #
Overall 14 of 50
Sector: Distribution 1 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition 5 of 26
State: Arizona 1 of 3
Country: United States 14 of 50
Year: 2012 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-03-27 Copper Conferencing

Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Copper Conferencing focuses on the small to medium-sized business providing a complete web and audio conferencing experience including online account management.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-06-19 Renovation Brands

Florence, Alabama, United States

Renovation Brands is a distributor and retailer of electric fireplaces, electric heating appliances, customized fireplace mantels, and outdoor heating products. Renovation Brands was founded in 2002 and is based in Florence, Alabama.

Buy -