M&A Deal Summary

Charlesbank Capital Partners and Webster Equity Partners Acquire FullBeauty Brands

On February 5, 2013, private equity firms Charlesbank Capital Partners and Webster Equity Partners acquired retailer FullBeauty Brands for 525M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Charlesbank Capital Partners’ 4th and Webster Equity Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Charlesbank Capital Partners’ 4th and Webster Equity Partners’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Charlesbank Capital Partners’ 39th and Webster Equity Partners’ 16th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Charlesbank Capital Partners’ 5th and Webster Equity Partners’ 2nd transaction in New York.
Investment Fate
  • FullBeauty Brands was divested to a strategic buyer in 2013 for 525M USD.
  • FullBeauty Brands was sold to a consortium of financial buyers in 2015.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-02-05
Target FullBeauty Brands
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Charlesbank Capital Partners
Webster Equity Partners
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 525M USD

Target

FullBeauty Brands

New York, New York, United States
website
FullBeauty Brands is a comprehensive resource for plus-size women and men seeking fashion inspiration, style advice, and clothing tailored to their individual needs. Proprietary brands under the FullBeauty Brands umbrella include: Woman Within (WomanWithin.com), Roaman's (Roamans.com), Jessica London (JessicaLondon.com), swimsuitsforall (swimsuitsforall.com), KingSize (KingSizeDirect.com), BrylaneHome (BrylaneHome.com), and fullbeauty.com, an online marketplace offering a curated collection of the finest Brands, and thousands of products, the premier fashion and lifestyle destination for women sizes 12+(www.fullbeauty.com). FullBeauty Brands was formed in 1901 and is based in New York, New York.

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Buyer(S) 2

Buyer

Charlesbank Capital Partners

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

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Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1998
PE ASSETS 6.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

Charlesbank Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in companies at various stages of development, including private and public companies, distressed situations, as well as later stage high growth businesses. Charlesbank typically invests $50 to $150 million per deal, in companies valued between $150 million and $3 billion. Industries of interest include consumer products, distribution, energy, financial services, food, education, health-care products and services, manufacturing, media and communications, and retail. Charlesbank Capital Partners is based in Boston, Massachusetts with an additional office in New York City.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 44 of 86
Sector (Retail) 4 of 4
Type (Divestiture) 6 of 9
State (New York) 5 of 9
Country (United States) 39 of 76
Year (2013) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 9
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-01-01 CSI Leasing

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

CSI Leasing is a large equipment leasing company in the U.S. engaging primarily in information and communication technology equipment (ICT equipment). CSI operates through 70 offices worldwide and leases in over 30 countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Spain, UK, Germany and many others. CSI has extensive experience in ICT equipment FMV (Fair Market Value) Leases and provides comprehensive equipment lifecycle and disposal services including refurbishments, resale and data erasure taking full advantage of its wholly owned subsidiary, Executive Personal Computers, Inc. (EPC).

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-06-28 Stretto

Irvine, California, United States

Stretto provides a full spectrum of bankruptcy-administration solutions and technology tools to fiduciaries. By merging the industry’s leading bankruptcy software and services providers for Chapter 7 trustees and debtors’ attorneys, and introducing new corporate-restructuring administration capabilities, Stretto provides an unparalleled portfolio of bankruptcy-related services. Stretto was established in 1987 and is based in Irvine, California.

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Buyer

Webster Equity Partners

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor

website

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 16 of 47
Sector (Retail) 2 of 5
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 2
State (New York) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 16 of 45
Year (2013) 1 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-08-01 Prospira PainCare

Roswell, Georgia, United States

Prospira PainCare is an interventional pain management practice delivering treatment for chronic pain through comprehensive, interdisciplinary programs targeting a large and underserved market. Prospira PainCare was founded in 2012 and is based in Roswell, Georgia.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-04-29 Best Friends Pet Care

Kent, Washington, United States

Best Friends Pet Care, Inc. is a provider of services to pet owners and their companion animals, operating 42 boarding, grooming, training and veterinary centers.

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