M&A Deal Summary

WILsquare Capital Acquires TekBrands

On December 15, 2021, private equity firm WILsquare Capital acquired apparel/textiles company TekBrands

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is WILsquare Capital’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is WILsquare Capital’s 7th transaction in the United States.
  • This is WILsquare Capital’s 1st transaction in Nebraska.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-12-15
Target TekBrands
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) WILsquare Capital
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

TekBrands

Omaha, Nebraska, United States
TekBrands is a designer and eCommerce-based marketer of branded products to quilting and crafting enthusiasts and retailers. TekBrands was founded in 1990 and is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

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DESCRIPTION

WILsquare Capital is a private equity firm focused on acquiring closely held lower middle-market companies. WILsquare will consider opportunities throughout the Midwest and South US and has a preference for businesses whose owners are looking for a partner to help pursue growth strategies. Sectors of interest include business services, technology products and services, distribution, niche manufacturing, and e-commerce. WILsquare Capital was formed in 2015 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 7 of 10
Sector: Apparel/Textiles M&A 1 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 4 of 7
State: Nebraska M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 7 of 10
Year: 2021 M&A 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Janesville, Wisconsin, United States

Rock Energy Systems offers waste oil furnaces and boilers, high volume low-speed fans, and energy-efficient portable radiant heaters to provide comfort to workers within various industrial settings. The company offers leading brands Clean Burn, Lanair, EnergyLogic and MacroAir. Its branded products are manufactured in its Janesville location and distributed worldwide. Rock Energy Systems was founded in 1976 and is based in Janesville, Wisconsin.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-06-07 All Surfaces

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

All Surfaces is a specialty distributor of flooring, flooring sundries, and carpet pad. All Surfaces has over 40 branch locations in 16 states throughout the Midwest and Plains. The company serves a diverse customer base of builders, remodelers, contractors, and installers with a leading selection of top flooring and flooring sundries vendors. All Surfaces is based in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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