Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
Benesch has been assisting multinational, middle market and emerging companies in connection with complex public and private mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures for more than 50 years.
Overview
We counsel clients in all aspects of complex M&A transactions. The types of M&A matters in which Benesch attorneys are engaged cover the full spectrum of negotiated and contested situations, including advance preparation/diligence for prospective targets, asset sales and purchases, mergers, corporate governance advice, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts, private equity, proxy contests, recapitalizations, stock sales and purchases and equity and debt offerings. Benesch’s high degree of sophistication and expertise reflects the decades that our M&A attorneys have spent doing deals domestically and abroad. Together with our high client service standards and entrepreneurial tradition, we are able to provide advice and assistance to our clients on a cost-effective basis.
Our team has completed hundreds of purchase, sale, minority investment or joint venture transactions in the past several years. Many of these have involved businesses where we have been involved in creating the sell-or buy-side strategy in concert with the company’s financial advisor/investment banker. We understand the importance of moving the deal forward, subject to potential regulatory constraints; each transaction has a pace to it that is important if momentum is to be maintained and positive results achieved.
Our clients tend to be acquisitive. Our range of EBITDA on transactions goes from single digits into triple digits; and we staff transactions according to the level of complexity. The deals that we handle are national and often international in scope. We are experienced in working on transactions across the country and overseas. We have worked with firms worldwide and are a member of TerraLex, a strong International network of firms.
As an experienced “deal shop,” Benesch adds value by understanding and addressing objectives quickly and efficiently, thus reinforcing a virtual ongoing “best practices” system. We believe that our ability to add value in these ways along with our responsiveness and our business-minded approach, distinguishes Benesch from other firms.
M&A transactions require the successful management and mitigation of tax obligations. The team of tax attorneys at Benesch provides direction in navigating the complexities of taxation indicated by the transaction. We are knowledgeable in addressing various tax-related issues which can effect transactions, such as availability of tax deferral to sellers; use of limited liability companies, joint venture entities and partnerships; and implications of financing structures on buyers, sellers, prospective investors and lenders.
Our tax attorneys are involved with both taxable and tax-free purchase, sale and joint venture transactions, LBO’s, spin-offs, reorganizations and recapitalizations. We have extensive experience in partnerships, limited liability company formation and structuring. In every transaction, it is the goal of our team to consider and minimize the impact on our client’s tax costs.
Our Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits attorneys assist clients in navigating the human capital and people services issues that arise in all types of corporate transactions. We have significant experience advising buyers, sellers, investors, private equity funds, and executive teams with equity, retirement, health and welfare, fringe, and other compensation and benefit plans and arrangements and their impact in the transaction. We regularly counsel clients in assessing liability exposure, evaluating risk mitigation opportunities, addressing transition issues, and implementing best practices through every phase of the deal and investment lifecycle, including the critical post-closing integration period and on day to day matters that arise thereafter.
Real estate is a common component in the financial and strategic portions of M&A transactions. Benesch’s team of real estate attorneys counsels clients through the complexities of joint ventures, private placements and public offerings, ground lease financing, mortgage loans, mezzanine debt and securitized assets.
We represent a wide variety of clients in connection with the purchase and sale of all types of real property, including sophisticated multi-state transactions, portfolios of properties, shopping centers, office buildings, industrial facilities and apartment complexes. Our attorneys represent buyers, sellers, lenders, tenants and the various other parties either directly or indirectly involved in the acquisition and disposition of real estate. The acquisition and disposition of shopping malls, strip centers, large office buildings, valuable vacant land, industrial facilities and corporate headquarters are frequently handled in conjunction with our real estate team.
M&A transactions can involve environmental and compliance challenges which require practical solutions. Compliance counseling requires a thorough knowledge of existing environmental regulations, laws and regulations in the pipeline, and the marketplace responses to perceived environmental problems, particularly those not yet regulated. Benesch’s knowledgeable team of environmental attorneys works closely with our clients on matters involving regulatory and environmental issues, and helps to attain and maintain compliance throughout M&A transactions.
Benesch’s IP transaction lawyers have substantial experience in all phases of a sale or transfer of intellectual property assets. We help companies prepare for sale to enhance the value of their IP and perform due diligence for purchasers of intellectual property assets. Our business acumen and extensive experience in all aspects of business negotiations provide clients sound counsel on appropriately structuring the transaction. Services provided include conducting due diligence of targeted IP assets to identify strengths and weaknesses; conducting audits of IP portfolios and procedures to assess the value, scope and coverage; counseling clients on technology transfer strategies to maximize value; and drafting and negotiating agreements involving intellectual property, including licenses.
Benesch’s Labor & Employment Practice Group provides a full range of services to clients on a national basis. From counseling clients on daily employment issues to the handling of the most complex litigation, our Labor and Employment lawyers have the experience, skills and commitment to service your needs to minimize the risks inherent in today’s workplace. We are actively involved with many clients in the public sector as well as industries such as retail, automotive, health care, manufacturing, trucking, technology, food and beverage distribution, industrial product distribution, professional services and banking, and investments.
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Experience
Represented Honeywell in the spin-off of its Advanced Materials business, now operating as Solstice Advanced Materials, including leading the separation workstream and contract analysis to establish Solstice as an independent, publicly traded company and supporting Honeywell’s strategic transformation into three distinct industry-leading businesses.
Represented Palmetto in its acquisition of The Cool Down, the world’s leading clean lifestyle media platform, marking the first time a clean energy company has acquired a clean lifestyle platform and expanding Palmetto’s reach in the home energy marketplace.
Represented Truven by Merative, a Francisco Partners portfolio company, in its acquisition of Springbuk, a leading health intelligence solution for employers, expanding its ability to scale to meet employer needs.
Represented Honeywell in its acquisition of SparkMeter’s data platform, software technologies, intellectual property and related assets, strengthening Honeywell’s Smart Energy portfolio and enhancing its ability to deliver advanced analytics and visibility solutions.
Represented Weltman, Weinberg, & Reis, Co., LPA, an Ohio based law firm, in its strategic acquisition of Hodges, Avrutis, & Foeller, a creditors rights and collections law firm based in Sarasota, Florida.
Represented a private equity firm in the $285 million acquisition of a home healthcare service provider.
Regularly represents private equity sponsor and its portfolio companies in connection with various middle market buyout transactions and add-on acquisitions.
Represents an international flooring manufacturer in its U.S. acquisitions.*
Represented Kenan Advantage Group, the largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider in North America, in its acquisition of Xcel Bulk Logistics, a dry bulk transportation and logistics company based in Texas, from Lilium Group.
Represented sellers of a leading Midwest roofing and insulating contractor in their sale to Prospect Partners.
Represented a global leader in the formulation, development and manufacture of performance polymer solutions in its acquisition of one of the largest independent nylon compounders in the U.S.
Represented Vertical Supply Group in its serial acquisition build and grow strategy across the US, UK, EU, and Canada, including Honey Brothers Limited, Tree Kit Limited, and Universal Field Supplies.
Represented Rannerdale Capital in its financing and acquisition of Small Engine Warehouse.
Represented Praetorian Holdings Group in its strategic financing initiatives and acquisition of Dominion Steel, Inc., a Virginia-based structural steel fabricator.
Represented The Braun Corporation, an Investor AB Company, in its various strategic acquisitions.
Represented Health Design Plus (Contigo Health), a third-party administrator and care management company, in its sale to Premier Healthcare.
Represented Kenan Advantage Group in its acquisition of Florida Food Trucking/Leasing.
Represented Kenan Advantage Group, a large transportation and logistics company headquartered in Ohio, in its equity acquisition of two Idaho transportation and logistics companies – IMT Holdings LLC and Idaho Milk Transport LLC.
Represented Niedax Group, a leading worldwide cable management systems supplier in facilitating a joint venture with ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation. The collaboration is expected to close in Q4 of this year.
Represented the owners of an insurance brokerage firm in the $56 million sale of the brokerage firm to a strategic buyer.*
Represented a private equity firm in the $217 million acquisition of a landscaping supplies manufacturer.*
Represented a private equity firm in the $250 million acquisition of an oil and gas company.*
Represented a private equity firm in the $280 million acquisition of a landscaping supplies manufacturer.*
Represented a private equity firm in the $400 million sale of a fast food restaurant chain.*
Represented a global leader in labeling and packaging materials in its acquisition of a leading provider of sports apparel customization & retail experience technology.
Represented Weinberg Capital Group in the sale of the Alex N. Sill Company, a leading public insurance adjusting firm in North America with offices through the U.S. and Canada, to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.
Represented seller of a technology company to a strategic acquirer in an $11 million two-step merger process.
Represented Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC in its $313 million acquisition of Specialty Fertilizer Products, LLC.
Represented Turning Tech Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of Talisman Capital Partners, in the sale of its membership interests to Brockway Moran & Partners for $94 million, helping Turning Tech to solidify and enhance its leadership position in its various end markets.
Led all legal and negotiation efforts on numerous merger, acquisition and sale transactions for various financial and strategic buyers and sellers, in private, public and cross-border transactional settings.
Represented seller in the $23 million sale of a last-mile delivery business to a strategic acquirer.
Represented Arsenal Capital Partners’ acquisition of Plasticolors, Inc. In this case, a new entity called Plasticolors Acquisition Corporation was set up and merged in Plasticolors, Inc., with Plasticolors, Inc. being the surviving corporation and whose name was then changed to Chromaflo Technologies Corporation.
Represented seller in a $200 million sale of one of its product line divisions through an auction process to a private equity purchaser.
Represented a U.S.-based manufacturer in establishing a joint venture in China with a Hong Kong business partner.
Represented Human Arc Corporation in its acquisition of the stock of L&S Associates, Inc.
Represented a Texas-based professional employer organization in a $70 million sale to an Illinois / British Columbia-based private equity firm.
Represented a purchaser of technology company in a $4 million strategic acquisition utilizing a two-step merger process.
Represented a private equity firm in combining two platform companies through a contribution of equity interests and restructuring of the credit facility.
Represented a Canadian buyer in a stock acquisition of an Ohio-based manufacturing company.
Represented a company in obtaining a $250 million credit facility administered by Goldman Sachs Bank USA.
Represented management in a management led buy-out of a manufacturer of aerospace components from its private equity sponsor for $365 million.
Represented a publicly held company in its $250 million acquisition of a component manufacturer for the healthcare and medical device markets.
Represented Cleveland Unlimited acquisition of Cricket Communications.
Represented an Ohio-based multi-location restaurant business in a $34 million sale to a California-based private equity firm.
Represented Altus Capital Partners II, L.P. in the acquisition of Nichols Portland, a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation. Team handled all aspects of the acquisition – the acquisition itself and the equity and debt financing of the acquisition.
Represented an equipment leasing company in a $18.5 million sale to a strategic acquirer.
Represented buyer in acquiring a transportation related equipment sales company including bringing in investors and assisting with the related credit facility.
Represented Axentis, Inc., a software developer, in the sale of assets and stock of its Indian subsidiary to CCH Incorporated/Wolters Kluwer International.
Represented Cleveland Thermal Holdings LLC in the sale of its membership interests of Cleveland Thermal LLC which owned and operated the district heating and cooling systems in downtown Cleveland, Ohio that provided both steam for heating and chilled water for cooling to numerous customers.
Represented Signal Peal Energy, LLC and Wayne M. Boich in establishing a joint venture with FirstEnergy Ventures that acquired the Bull Mountain coal mining operation in the State of Montana.
Represented The J. M. Smucker Company in the sale of its U.S. baking business, including brands such as Pillsbury, Martha White, Hungry Jack, and White Lily, to Brynwood Partners for $375 million.
Represented client in purchasing Liberty Waste Services, a leading provider of solid waste transportation and disposal services for customers throughout the Northeast and Midwest. The company handles municipal solid waste and construction and demolition debris through three facilities located in New Jersey, a 1,285 acre landfill in Springfield Township, Ohio, and a transfer station in Bridgeport, Ohio.
Represented a sponsor-backed national food products business in a significant acquisition from a publicly-traded food business; and in the subsequent divestiture of non-core operations.
Represented a last-mile delivery business in its sale to a private equity backed national competitor.
Represented Environmental & Occupational Risk Management Inc. (EORM) in its stock sale to BSI Americas Inc.
Represented Linsalata Capital Partners and its portfolio companies in numerous transactions including its acquisition of Excell, a premier food service equipment and supplies marketing and procurement group, its acquisition of Glynlyon, a leading national provider of technologyenabled secular and faith-based education curriculum, its acquisition of Happy Floors, a leading designer, importer and distributor of premium Italian and Spanish porcelain tile products, its acquisition of Home Helpers, a leading franchisor of in-home care franchises, its acquisition and sale of Spartan Foods of America, a leading manufacturer and distributor of shelf-stable pizza crusts, frozen pancakes, frozen pizzas and .related products; its acquisition and sale of NeuroTherm, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and provider of medical products and services used primarily in pain management, its sale of Transtar, a distributor of remanufactured automotive aftermarket products, its sale of Home Decor, a distributor of wall decor, lamps, decorative pillows, accent furniture and accessories, its acquisition and sale of U-Line, a leader in the under counter ice making, refrigeration and wine cabinet market, its acquisition and sale of Lund, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of branded automotive aftermarket accessories and its sale of Stag-Parkway, an aftermarket distributor of recreational vehicle parts and accessories.
Represented a multinational chemical company in the acquisition of two plastics businesses.
Represented Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC in acquiring 100% of the membership interests of QC Holdings I, LLC, QC LLC and Add-Iron LLC.
Counseled a leading MRO provider in connection with the acquisition of a software development firm.
Negotiated purchase of several major hotel/casino properties.
Represented seller of a marketing company to a private equity purchaser for $45 million.
Represented a software company in the sale of the business to a publicly-traded competitor.
Represented an Ohio-based manufacturer in the acquisition of a subsidiary of a state-owned Chinese business.
Represented a Texas-based independent sponsor in a $20 million acquisition of a marketing company, documented related equity investments and negotiated a credit facility.
Represented a Texas-based independent sponsor in its acquisition of a commercial roofing company, documented related equity investments and negotiated a credit facility
Represented a company in acquiring an international logistics and transportation company for $2.85 million and helped in bringing in investors and with obtaining a loan facility.
Represented purchaser of a technology company in a $4 million strategic acquisition utilizing a two-step merger process.
Represented SIFCO Industries, Inc. in its acquisition of the Italian-based company C* Blade from Riello Investment Partners.
Represented owners in the sale of a retail marketing business to a private equity fund.
Represented Worldpay in its acquisition of Moneris Solutions, Inc. from Moneris Solutions Corporation for $425 million.
Represented a private equity firm in obtaining a $57 million chemical additives company and a related $31 million credit facility administered by Bank of Ireland.
Completed purchase of one of the nation’s largest theme parks.
Represented Lexi-Comp, Inc., a developer of clinical information solutions, in its sale to Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
Represented The J. M. Smucker Company in its announced acquisition of the Wesson Oil business from ConAgra Foods.
Represented Dealer Tire LLC in selling a minority stake in the company to TA Associates, a leading growth private equity firm and subsequently a recapitalization with a different PE firm
Served as seller’s counsel in the disposition of a testing equipment business to a private equity fund.
Representation of Wellspring Capital Management LLC in connection with the acquisition of Advoserv, a nationwide provider of residential group homes and services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Represented an agricultural company in a $313 million strategic acquisition.
Represented ACU-Serve received a majority growth investment from a private equity firm specializing in investments in financial services, business services and financial technology companies.
Represented Qualus Power Services, a portfolio company of New Mountain Capital, in its acquisition via merger of GridBright, a leading power industry technology solutions firm.
Represented Sequoia Financial Group, LLC, a financial planning wealth management, and asset management firm, in its acquisition of Affinia Financial Group LLC, a wealth manager offering a specialty practice dedicated to special needs financial planning
Represented Sequoia Financial Group, LLC, a financial planning, wealth management, and asset management firm, in its acquisition of Cirrus Wealth Management.
Benesch represented Rotunda Capital Partners in the sale of their portfolio company Refrigeration Sales Company LLC to Master Group a Canadian strategic acquirer in the HVAC distribution industry.
Represented Rotunda Capital Partners in the sale of their portfolio company Amware Fulfillment LLC to Staci Group, a leading fulfilment and logistics service provider headquartered in France.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a developer of metal injection molded components.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a distribution company representing manufacturers of engines, transmissions and generators.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a business segment from a diversified manufacturer.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of a neighboring machine shop.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a distributor of lifting products and accessories.
Represented the buyer in its add-on acquisition of a provider of disaster restoration services.
Represented the seller in its disposition of mining-related real property and assets.
Represented an independent sponsor fund in its acquisition of a provider of flood prevention and mitigation services and products.
Represented The J. M. Smucker Company in its acquisition of the Folger’s Coffee Company from Procter & Gamble for approximately $5 billion in enterprise value.
Represented Weinberg Capital Group in the sale of its interest in North American Kitchen Solutions, Inc. (dba Hoodmart).
Represented Gridiron Capital, LLC in its growth investment in Legacy Service Partners, LLC, a leading provider of residential heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and electrical services.
Represented SC holdings, an investment firm, in its follow-on majority growth investment in Transmit.live, a market-leading streaming advertising technology platform, from an investor group led by a fund managed by LionTree, a global merchant bank with expertise in media and technology.
Represented Wilderness Trail Distillery, a premium artisan bourbon distillery, in the sale of 70% of its membership interests to Campari, a Milan-based Italian Spirits group, for $600 million in enterprise value.
Represented Great Day Improvements in its acquisition of Champion Windows, a leading direct-to-consumer company headquartered in Sharonville, OH outside of Cincinnati, OH.
Represented Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, in its acquisition of Diamonds Direct USA Inc., a direct-to-consumer destination retailer, for $490 million.
Represented Chroma Color Corporation, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners and a leading specialty color and additive concentrate supplier serving the global plastics marketplace, in its recent acquisition of Plastics Color Corporation.
Represented Stein Holdings, Inc. in its sale of Stein, LLC and Stein Mill Services, LLC to TMS International, a leading provider of outsourced industrial services to steel mills globally.
Represented Fosler Construction Co. in its sale to Akron-based Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.
Represented Sequoia Financial Group, LLC, a financial planning, wealth management, and asset management firm in several add-on transactions, including the acquisition of Zeke Capital Advisors, LLC, NCA Financial Planners, Inc., and Wealthstone Advisors, LLC.
Represented The J. M. Smucker Company in the sale of its natural and organic beverage and grains businesses to Nexus Capital Management LP in a cash transaction valued at approximately $110 million.
Represented Rotunda Capital Partners in its sale of MacQueen Equipment, LLC, an industry-leading distributor of top-tier environmental and emergency equipment solutions.
Represented MOTIS Brands, an e-commerce leader in loading, hauling, mobility, automotive and recreational segments, in its sale to Prospect Hill Growth Partners, a private equity firm.
Represented Community Tax LLC, an leader in tax debt resolution services, in its acquisition by NextPoint Financial Inc. (TSX: NPF.U) (OTC Pink: NACQF), an all-inclusive financial services destination providing tax services, loans and other solutions for underserved consumers and small businesses, based in Dallas, Texas.
Represented Trace3, a premier provider of advanced technology consultation services and solutions, in a definitive agreement to acquire LaSalle Solutions, a business division of Fifth Third Bank.
Represented Dealer Tire LLC in selling a minority stake in the company to TA Associates, a leading growth private equity firm and subsequently a recapitalization with a different PE firm.
Represented Human Arc Corporation in its acquisition of the stock of L&S Associates, Inc.
Represented Signet Jewelers in its acquisition of Diamonds Direct USA for $490 million.
Represented Custom Glass Solutions, a leading glass manufacturer, in its acquisition of Cameron Glass, Inc., a leading fabricator of tempered glass systems.
Represented Locai Solutions, an end-to-end digital commerce platform for online grocery in its sale to AutoStore Systems, a provider of automated storage and retrieval software.
Represented Signet Jewelers in its acquisition of Rocksbox, a subscription-based jewelry rental company.
Represented Leaf Home Enhancements, LLC in its acquisition of Window Works.
Represented Leaf Home Enhancements, LLC in its acquisition of premier nationwide bathroom remodeler, Bath Planet.
Represented Leaf Home Enhancements, LLC in its acquisition of Quillen Brothers, a window and door installation and replacement company.
Represented Leaf Home Enhancements, LLC in its acquisition of Miracle Windows, provider of window installations, and both interior and exterior hurricane windows.
Represented springbig, the largest loyalty and marketing automation platform to serve the cannabis Industry, in entering into a definitive agreement for a $500 million de-SPAC transaction resulting in springbig being listed on Nasdaq through a merger with Tuatara Capital Acquisition Corporation. The merger accelerated springbig’s visions to serve cannabis brands by consolidating a highly fragmented cannabis technology ecosystem across loyalty, data analytics, advertising, and other areas influencing consumer experience and marketing effectiveness.
Representation of Fosler Construction Co. in its sale to Akron-based Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. B&W completed its acquisition of a majority interest in Illinois’ Fosler Construction Co., a solar energy contractor.
Represented the seller, a leading supplier in the natural cosmetics industry, in the sale of its business.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a controlling interest in a manufacturer of dietary supplements.
Represented a private equity buyer in its acquisition of a provider of consulting, staffing and compliance services for higher education institutions.
Represented sellers in the sale of their industrial and commercial plumbing and HVAC service businesses.
Represented Marcus Thomas, a full-service marketing and advertising agency, in its recapitalization transaction with Svoboda Capital Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm that invests in leading middle market growth companies.
Represented Vizzle® (a/k/a Monarch Teaching Technologies), a web-based platform that includes visual, interactive lessons for special education students and students with autism, in its acquisition by Rethink Ed, an award-winning technology developer of cloud-based tools, training, and supports for students with special needs.
Represented Duramark Products Inc.(Formerly Ritrama USA), a market leader in the design and manufacture of self-adhesive materials, in the acquisition of the company’s Minnesota and South Carolina facilities by Mactac®. Mactac, a LINTEC Company, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of pressure-sensitive adhesive materials used in label printing, graphic design, packaging, and retail display, among others.
Represented Signet Jewelers SIG (NYSE) in its acquisition of a jewelry subscription and retail business, Rocksbox.
Represented Stonehenge Partners in the acquisition of Queen City Hospice.
Leaf Home Solutions – Acquisition of Storm Tight Windows
AML Rightsource – Acquisition of CaseWare RCM
Represented Far West Spirits LLC in its acquisition by Diageo, one of the world’s largest producers of spirits and beers.
Represented Provariant in its recapitalization of Midwest Equipment Sales (MWE). Provariant is a private equity sponsor consisting of four industry veterans. Its investment in MWE represents the first institutional capital in MWE since its founding and also represents the first platform investment for Provariant. MWE is a nationwide resource for compact equipment parts and accessories and outdoor power equipment.
Loar Group, Inc. is a diversified manufacturer and supplier with established relationships across leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier Ones worldwide. The Company’s mandate is to create a strategic global alliance of companies specializing in the design and manufacture of aerospace and defense components.
Represented Ennis-Flint in its acquisition of ThermoDrop® thermoplastic assets and product line from Potters, and Potters purchased Ennis-Flint’s bead manufacturing facilities. Ennis-Flint is a worldwide leader in the traffic safety, access, rail, and road marking industries providing the most comprehensive line-up of pavement marking materials and electronic control products.
Represented Change Healthcare in its acquisition of the Connected Health patient access service unit of Connect America LLC. Change Healthcare uses its Intelligent Healthcare Platform to help customers address challenges with the technical capabilities embedded into its solutions. Change Healthcare uses APIs and AI to help improve patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, decision making and the consumer experience.
Represented Myers Industries in its acquisition of Tuffy Manufacturing Industries, Inc. Tuffy is a distributor of tire repair equipment and supplies to tire dealers, retreaders and trucking fleets. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets.
Represented Remington Products Company in the acquisition of Foot Petals, a distributor of customizable shoe inserts and antimicrobial shoe insert cushions from R. G. Barry Corporation.
Represented Gridiron Capital Partners in its acquisition of Remington Products Company, a leading specialty designer and manufacturer of branded and private label orthotic solutions, including foot beds/insoles, foot care products, orthopedic braces, sports supports and safety/ergonomic products. The target company was 100% owned by the Remington Products Company Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust.
Represented The J. M. Smucker Company in the sale of its cooking oils, shortening and spray products businesses, represented by the Crisco brand to B&G Foods North America, Inc. for $550 million.
Represented Provariant Equity Partners in its investment in Midwest Equipment Sales, LLC, a distributor of industrial and branded consumer products including outdoor power equipment and tracks and tires.
Represented Kaulig Capital, in partnership with management, in its acquisition of Phillips Syrups & Sauces, a maker of food items largely used in coffee and ice cream shops.
Convenience Valet is a value-added distributor of branded convenience/travel size health and beauty care products, over-the-counter drugs, personal care products and sundries sold in small-portion packages. The business was acquired by Lil’ Drug Stores which combines the two leading companies in the industry.
Represented Sequoia Financial Group in a minority stake equity issuance to a leading investment advisory firm.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a manufacturer and distributor of piston sealing, retaining and snap rings.
Represented SWS Capital in connection with its strategic investment in RosmanSearch, Inc., a neurosurgical and neurological recruiting and staffing business.
Represented Mirai, Inc. in the sale to Canon of 70% of the membership interests of its subsidiary, Quality Electrodynamics, LLC, a company engaged in development, manufacture, sale and provision of technical services for medical equipment.
Represented a financial services company in its $160 million stock acquisition of a payment processing company.
Represented Worldpay in its acquisition of Moneris Solutions, Inc. from Moneris Solutions Corporation for $425 million.
Represented Worldpay in its $361 million stock acquisition of a leading independent E-Commerce payment processor.
Represented Worldpay, a leading provider of payments processing services and related technology solutions for merchants and financial institutions, in its acquisition of Paymetric, a portfolio company of Francisco Partners.
Represented NCR Corporation in its $184 million acquisition of JetPay Corporation, a vertically integrated provider of card acceptance, processing, payroll, payroll tax filing and human capital management services.
Represented Loar Group in its acquisition of BAM Inc., a manufacturer of aircraft carbon braking discs.
Represented Millpond Equity Partners in its acquisition of Futuri Media, a provider of SaaS technology offering end-to-end audience engagement and sales tools for radio broadcasters, TV stations, and publishers.
Represented private equity fund in its sale of leading end-to-end provider of technology solutions for education to private equity owned technology company.
Represented Slate Capital in its acquisition of Horizon Facilities, a provider of staffing services to rental car companies.
Represented buyer in its acquisition of a national, full-service logistics business focused primarily on courier, warehouse management and distribution services.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of a non-asset based third-party, final mile logistics firm.
Represented SageQuest in a capitalization with Hopewell Ventures and the subsequent sale of the company to FleetMatics, a portfolio company of a private equity fund.
Represented Turning Technologies in the sale of membership interests to Brockway Moran & Partners in an equity recapitalization. Previously represented the company in the sale of equity interests to Talisman Capital.
Represented Dealer Tire LLC, the world’s largest distributor of tires to automobile dealers, in a recapitalization of the company involving a $150 million minority equity infusion, a $150 million mezzanine infusion and a $100 million senior term loan.
Represented Global Transport Logistics, Inc. (“GTLi”) in its merger with Am Trans Expedite, Inc. and acquisition by Hudson Hill Capital to form Fusion Transport, a new logistics platform.
Represented Loar Group in its asset acquisition of a designer and manufacturer of high-quality de-icing systems for corporate and general aviation aircraft, flexible couplings and surge boots used in airborne refueling technology, and hovercraft skirts for use by the United States Armed Forces.
Represented Werner Co. in its acquisition of Daws Manufacturing from the Daws family. Daws is a leading manufacturer of truck boxes and integrates well with Werner’s global manufacture of access products, storage systems, fall protection, ladders, and light-duty construction equipment.
Represented Value Creation Partners/Best Brands, one of the largest premium bakery manufacturers in the U.S. (and controlled by three private equity firms), in the sale to an international public company with annual sales of € 2.6 billion. The acquisition price was $510 million.
This transaction won Private Equity Deal of the Year ($100mm-$250mm) by the 18th Annual M&A Advisor Awards. “The award recipients represent the finest in the M&A industry in 2019 and earned these honors by standing out in a group of extremely impressive finalists,” said Roger Aguinaldo, Founder of The M&A Advisor. “From lower middle market to multi-billion dollar deals, we are recognizing the leading transactions, firms and individuals that represent the highest levels of achievement.” The 18th Annual M&A Advisor Awards Gala honored the professionals whose activities set the standard for M&A transactions. This year, over 200 nominees, representing over 500 companies, became finalists for the awards.
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