Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) • Apparel/Textiles

Winona Capital Management Acquires Peter Millar

On April 1, 2009, growth capital firm Winona Capital Management acquired apparel/textiles company Peter Millar

Acquisition Context
  • This is Winona Capital Management’s 1st transaction in the Apparel/Textiles sector.
  • This is Winona Capital Management’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Winona Capital Management’s 1st transaction in North Carolina.
Investment Fate
  • Peter Millar was sold to a publicly-traded strategic buyer in 2012.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date April 1, 2009
Target Peter Millar
Sector Apparel/Textiles
Buyer(s) Winona Capital Management
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target Company

Peter Millar

Durham, North Carolina, United States
Peter Millar is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium lifestyle apparel. Peter Millar markets classically designed sweaters, shirts, and outerwear to high-end golf clubs and select specialty retail stores both in the United States and internationally.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Winona Capital Management

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Growth Capital Firm
Founded 2006
PE ASSETS 125M USD
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Winona Capital Management is a private investment firm that makes direct investments in consumer related middle-market companies. Winona targets growth companies generating sales of $10 to $100 million and EBITDA of at least $1 million. The Firm can commit up to $15 million per transaction. Specific areas of interest include niche consumer goods and services; sports, recreation and leisure; specialty manufacturing and distribution; growth-oriented, multi-unit specialty food and retail; and education services. Winona's investment horizon is five years. Winona Capital Management is based in Chicago, Illinois.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 4 of 17
Sector: Apparel/Textiles 1 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) 2 of 3
State: North Carolina 1 of 1
Country: United States 4 of 14
Year: 2009 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-07-01 Dragon Alliance

Carlsbad, California, United States

Dragon Alliance is a branded designer, marketer and manufacturer of goggles, sunglasses, soft goods, and accessories for the global action sports market. Dragon enjoys a premium brand and international reach, particularly in the snow sports category. The Company's diverse product mix, customer base, substantial brand equity, and world class professional team positions the company as one of the leading action sports companies in the world.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2011-01-01 Boloco

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boloco is a quick service-fast casual restaurant chain featuring specialty burritos, salads, and smoothies incorporating fresh ingredients and non-traditional flavor combinations. The company operates 16 restaurants in and around the greater Boston area. Boloco was founded in 1996 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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