M&A Deal Summary

Zabel Companies Acquires Frame It Easy

On May 3, 2022, private equity firm Zabel Companies acquired business services company Frame It Easy

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Zabel Companies’ 1st transaction in the Business Services sector.
  • This is Zabel Companies’ 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Zabel Companies’ 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-05-03
Target Frame It Easy
Sector Business Services
Buyer(s) Zabel Companies
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

Frame It Easy

Derby, Connecticut, United States
Frame It Easy is an online, tech-enabled manufacturer of custom frames. Through FIE’s website, customers design custom frames for photos, prints, posters, and other frameable items. The company also provides custom frames to artists, photographers, and other commercial artisans, enhanced by web applications, drop‑shipping, and white-label capabilities. Frame It Easy is based in Derby, Connecticut.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Zabel Companies

Investor

Category Private Equity Firm
Size Small
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Zabel Companies is a private investment firm focused on buyouts, recapitalizations, and providing growth capital to a variety of lower middle-market US or Canadian-based companies. Zabel seeks businesses generating $2 to $12 million of EBITDA that have long-standing and diverse customer relationships and a strong position within an industry. Zabel prefers situations where management is looking to continue on. Zabel Companies is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 8
Sector (Business Services) 1 of 1
Type (Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)) 3 of 3
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 8
Year (2022) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-04 Medical Packaging

Flemington, New Jersey, United States

Medical Packaging is a manufacturer of pharmaceutical packaging and labeling systems, pharmacy packaging systems, medication and medicine packaging and labeling machines, unit dose and pill packaging and labeling materials, syringe filling and labeling machines, and much more for customers in a range of markets throughout the world. Medical Packaging was founded in 1971 and is based in Flemington, New Jersey.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-07 Stan’s NoTubes

Big Flats, New York, United States

Stan’s NoTubes provides tubeless technology for bicycles. The Company’s tubeless tire sealant, tubeless-specific rim designs, wheels, and other accessories offer riders better traction, control, and comfort while preventing flat tires. Stan’s is a global brand with distribution in nearly seventy countries serving OEMs, retailers, and end users. Stan’s NoTubes was founded in 2001 and is based in Big Flats, New York.

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