M&A Deal Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2015-01-06 |
| Target | Cloud Star |
| Sector | Food |
| Buyer(s) | Whitebridge Pet Brands |
| Sellers(s) |
Avante Capital Partners
Frontenac |
| Deal Type | Merger |
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Whitebridge Pet Brands is a provider of natural, wholesome, and minimally processed food and treats for dogs and cats. The Company’s family of brands – Cloud Star, Buddy Biscuits, Wag More Bark Less, Tiki Cat, Tiki Dog, Dogswell, and Nutrisca are sold through a variety of retailers across the U.S. and Canada. Whitebridge Pet Brands is based in Chesterfield, Missouri.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 5 |
| Sector (Food) | 2 of 4 |
| Type (Merger) | 2 of 2 |
| State (Missouri) | 1 of 1 |
| Country (United States) | 2 of 5 |
| Year (2015) | 2 of 2 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-06 |
Petropics Gourment Whole Foods
St. Louis, United States Petropics Gourment Whole Foods LLC (Tiki Pets) is a provider of cat and dog gourmet whole food under the Tiki Cat® and Tiki Dog™ brands. Created to mirror the nutrient profile of natural prey, Tiki was the first true gourmet pet food to hit the market, featuring grain-free, human grade, whole shredded or sliced meats and seafood. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-18 |
Arthur Dogswell
Los Angeles, California, United States Arthur Dogswell LLC is a maker of Dogswell and Nutrisca treats and foods for dogs and cats. Dogswell is a supplier of premium, innovative pet food and treats that are high-quality, delicious and provide proactive, nutritional benefits. Founded in 2004, the Los Angeles-based company was built on the belief that better nutrition leads to a longer, healthier and happier life for pets. |
Buy | - |
| Category | Mezzanine Finance Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Avante Mezzanine Partners is a provider of junior capital to lower middle-market companies generating at least $3 million in cash flow. The Firm looks to invest $5 to $20 million per transaction and generally works with private equity and independent sponsors in buyout transactions, as well as with entrepreneurs and owners to finance recapitalizations, refinancings, acquisitions and growth. Avante Mezzanine was formed in 2009 and has offices in Los Angeles and Boston.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 17 |
| Sector (Food) | 1 of 2 |
| Type (Merger) | 2 of 2 |
| State (Missouri) | 1 of 2 |
| Country (United States) | 4 of 17 |
| Year (2015) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-06 |
Whitebridge Pet Brands
Chesterfield, Missouri, United States Whitebridge Pet Brands is a provider of natural, wholesome, and minimally processed food and treats for dogs and cats. The Company’s family of brands – Cloud Star, Buddy Biscuits, Wag More Bark Less, Tiki Cat, Tiki Dog, Dogswell, and Nutrisca are sold through a variety of retailers across the U.S. and Canada. Whitebridge Pet Brands is based in Chesterfield, Missouri. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-07 |
Telestream
Nevada City, California, United States Telestream is a provider of digital video software and workflow solutions that allow consumers and businesses to transform video content on the desktop and across the enterprise. Telestream was founded in 1998 and is based in Nevada City, California. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| PE ASSETS | 2.1B USD |
| Size | Large |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Frontenac is a Midwest US-based private equity firm that seek profitable, lower middle-market company investments with $5 to $25 million of EBITDA. Frontenac typically partners with management when pursuing acquisitions, including companies managed by owner-operators. Sectors of interest include financial services, healthcare services, education/HR services, manufacturing, publishing/media, and technology services. Frontenac was formed in 1971 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 40 of 60 |
| Sector (Food) | 3 of 6 |
| Type (Merger) | 1 of 2 |
| State (Missouri) | 2 of 3 |
| Country (United States) | 38 of 58 |
| Year (2015) | 1 of 3 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-06 |
Whitebridge Pet Brands
Chesterfield, Missouri, United States Whitebridge Pet Brands is a provider of natural, wholesome, and minimally processed food and treats for dogs and cats. The Company’s family of brands – Cloud Star, Buddy Biscuits, Wag More Bark Less, Tiki Cat, Tiki Dog, Dogswell, and Nutrisca are sold through a variety of retailers across the U.S. and Canada. Whitebridge Pet Brands is based in Chesterfield, Missouri. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-08 |
GNAP
Byron Center, Michigan, United States GNAP is a national distributor of industrial abrasive products, equipment, specialty ceramics and ancillary services used by a broad base of customers in the applications of investment casting, metal stamping, machining, forging, remediation, coating, and paving. |
Buy | - |
