M&A Deal Summary

Webster Equity Partners Acquires ShelterLogic

On June 22, 2018, private equity firm Webster Equity Partners acquired consumer products company ShelterLogic from RFE Investment Partners, Charter Oak Equity and Smith Whiley

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Webster Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in the Consumer Products sector.
  • This is Webster Equity Partners’ 29th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Webster Equity Partners’ 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2018-06-22
Target ShelterLogic
Sector Consumer Products
Buyer(s) Webster Equity Partners
Sellers(s) RFE Investment Partners
Charter Oak Equity
Smith Whiley
Deal Type Secondary Buyout

Target

ShelterLogic

Watertown, Connecticut, United States
ShelterLogic is a manufacturer and marketer of fabric-covered, steel frame shelters and canopies for diverse consumer and commercial applications, including sheds, garages, greenhouses, and pop-up canopies. ShelterLogic was founded in 1991 and is based in Watertown, Connecticut.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Webster Equity Partners

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2003
PE ASSETS 6.8B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

Webster Capital is a private equity firm that targets growth capital and buyout investments in profitable, middle-market healthcare and consumer companies. Prospective business characteristics of interest include differentiated products or services, distinctive brands, and loyal/repeat customers. Webster looks for companies generating sales of $20 to $200 million, EBITDA of $5 to $20 million, and valued up to $200 million. Webster Capital was formed in 2003 and is based in Waltham, Massachusetts.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 30 of 48
Sector (Consumer Products) 1 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 5 of 8
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 29 of 46
Year (2018) 3 of 6
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-15 Center For Discovery

Los Alamitos, California, United States

Center For Discovery is a behavioral health provider specializing in eating disorder treatment for adolescents and adults, in addition to mental health and addiction treatment for adolescents. Under Webster’s ownership, Center For Discovery has rapidly expanded its national footprint through both residential and outpatient facilities and is now one of the largest eating disorder treatment providers in the United States.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-08-06 CenExel

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

CenExel is a clinical research site manager primarily conducting studies in post-op pain, neurology and psychiatry on behalf of pharmaceutical companies. The Company offers study services spanning from patient recruitment and screening/enrollment, to medical procedures and monitoring. CenExel was formed in 2018 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Seller(S) 3

SELLER

RFE Investment Partners

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1979
Size Large
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

RFE Investment Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle-market service, manufacturing and healthcare service businesses. Prospective companies are generally profitable with annual cash-flow of at least $5 million. Target businesses also have proven management, defensible market positions, and 'a clearly identified and growing market'. RFE looks to commit $10 to $35 million of equity capital per transaction to support acquisitions, management led buyouts, and recapitalizations. RFE is licensed as a SBIC and was formed in 1979. RFE Investment Partners is based in New Canaan, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 14
Sector (Consumer Products) 3 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 6 of 7
State (Connecticut) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 11 of 14
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-01-04 ThreeBridge Solutions

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

ThreeBridge Solutions is a provider of information technology and business consulting services. ThreeBridge is focused on serving the growing market opportunity between global strategic consulting firms and local staffing companies. ThreeBridge Solutions was founded in 2009 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-12-17 ZRG Partners

Rochelle Park, New Jersey, United States

ZRG Partners is a progressive mid-sized global executive search firm that uses a proven, data-driven approach. For 19 years, clients have trusted ZRG Partners to recruit top talent around the world. ZRG Partners is recognized as one of the fastest-growing executive search firms in the world driven by the firm’s client-focused, results-driven approach grounded in technology and innovation. ZRG Partners was founded in 1999 and is based in Rochelle Park, New Jersey.

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SELLER

Charter Oak Equity

Westport, Connecticut, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1992
PE ASSETS 500M USD
Size Middle-Market
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Charter Oak Equity is a private equity group focused on control investments in lower middle-market companies valued between $25 and $150 million. The Firm looks for businesses operating large markets with significant room for growth. Target sectors include niche manufacturing, packaging, medical products, specialty chemicals, consumer products, and financial services. Charter Oak generally targets family-owned companies or non-core divisions of larger companies. Charter Oak Private Equity was formed in 1992 and is based in Westport, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 24 of 27
Sector (Consumer Products) 3 of 3
Type (Secondary Buyout) 4 of 4
State (Connecticut) 3 of 3
Country (United States) 24 of 27
Year (2018) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-06-13 EiKO

Olathe, Kansas, United States

EiKO is a manufacturer of advanced lighting solutions for the commercial and industrial markets a US-based lighting manufacturer solving the lighting needs of industrial and commercial end‐users for over 40 years, with offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and APAC. EiKO carries a broad range of LED lamps, indoor and outdoor LED fixtures, and traditional lighting products, selling through electrical distribution. Additionally, EiKO offers a comprehensive suite of services, including real-time quotation and availability, lighting layout tools, utility rebate tools, payback calculator, project financing, search and cross-reference tools. EiKO was founded in 1978 and is based in Olathe, Kansas.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-10-25 LicaFlex Packaging

Lachine, Quebec, Canada

LicaFlex Packaging is a vertically-integrated producer of flexible plastic packaging, including shrink film, laminated roll stock, and pouches, for food and beverage customers in the US and Canada. LicaFlex Packaging extrudes its own film for printing and also features add-on laminating and slitting capabilities. LicaFlex Packaging was founded in 1988 and is based in Lachine, Quebec.

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SELLER

Smith Whiley

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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

Smith Whiley & Co. is a generalist private equity firm focused on equity and subordinated debt investments in mid-sized businesses located throughout the US. Smith Whiley was formed in 1994 and is based in Hartford, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 7
Sector (Consumer Products) 2 of 2
Type (Secondary Buyout) 3 of 3
State (Connecticut) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 7 of 7
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-10-18 Brook & Whittle

Guilford, Connecticut, United States

Brook & Whittle is a manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The Company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging, with a focus on sustainable solutions and decorative effects requiring significant technical expertise. Brook & Whittle was founded in 1995 and is based in Guilford, Connecticut.

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