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Capstone Partners LLC Wins Coveted M&A Awards
New York, NY - December 20, 2011 - The M&A Advisor has announced the 2011 honorees for the 10th Annual M&A Awards. Capstone Partners LLC was the recipient of two awards: “Lower Middle Market Deal of the Year” and “Middle Market Financing Deal of the Year.” The award winners and finalists were honored at the Annual M&A Awards Gala and Summit at the New York Athletic Club in New York City. This year, the ceremony to honor excellence in deal-making included close to 400 finalists across the country that were judged by an independent body of industry experts. > MORE
View From The Middle Q4 - Foreign Acquirers' Role in the US M&A Markets
Boston, MA - December 12, 2011 - News of large conglomerates acquiring US companies captures Wall Street’s headlines, but the vast volume of cross border deals actually takes place in middle market transactions valued at less than $250 million. Because foreign acquirers doubled their share of such US transactions over the past decade, they have become a staple in our M&A markets and should be strongly considered by owners of privately held businesses. This edition of “View from the Middle” provides a closer look at the fundamental trends in cross border transactions, including the most active acquirers, favorable industries and additional market color. > MORE
Capstone Partners Advises BOB Trailers on Sale to Britax Group
Chertsey, UK - November 1, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking firm, announced that it has successfully advised BOB Trailers, Inc. on its acquisition by Britax Group Limited, a portfolio company of Nordic Capital Fund VII. The transaction marks the international unification of two of the top brands in the juvenile products category. The terms of this transaction were not disclosed. > MORE
Capstone Partners LLC Advises Surgical Monitoring Associates
®, Inc. on Sale to SpecialtyCare
Philadelphia, PA - October 14, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking firm, has successfully advised Surgical Monitoring Associates®, Inc. (SMA®) on its acquisition by SpecialtyCare. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. > MORE
Capstone Partners LLC Named as Finalist for Five M&A Atlas Awards
Boston, MA - October 10, 2011 - Global M&A Network has named Capstone Partners as a finalist for five Americas M&A Atlas Awards in the categories of North America M&A Deal of the Year; US M&A Deal of the Year; Canada M&A Deal of the Year; Pharma, Devices & Services Deal of the Year; and Consumer Retail & Services Deal of the Year. > MORE
Capstone Partners Releases Q3 View From The Middle
Boston, MA - September 28, 2011 - Private business owners who are interested in a near-term exit will be pleased to know that corporate buyers continue to make acquisitions of middle-market companies in healthy numbers. In fact, there are numerous examples of both large and foreign companies that have acquired middle-market businesses this year. In many cases, such buyers offer higher prices and better terms than their financial buyer counterparts. This quarter’s edition of View from the Middle takes a look at corporate buyer activity and discusses the benefits…and potential pitfalls…of selling to a corporate buyer. > MORE
Capstone Partners Produces Market Snapshot on the Government Contractors Industry
Chicago, IL - September 19, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC has just released its latest Market Snapshot, this one on the Government Contractors industry. Mergers & acquisitions in the industry remain healthy, as corporate buyers look to fill capability gaps and private equity groups continue to be attracted to the size and growth of the market, as well as the innovation it breeds. Recent mergers and acquisitions in the industry are profiled, “hot” market segments are identified and the report discusses what buyers look for in a government contracting business. > MORE
Capstone Partners Named as Finalist for International M&A Award
Boston, MA - September 14, 2011 - The M&A Advisor has named Capstone Partners as a final contestant for two International M&A Awards. Capstone has been chosen as a finalist in the categories of M&A Deal of the Year Under $50 Million and Consumer and Retail Products and Services Deal of the Year. > MORE
Capstone Partners Releases Report on the Early Childhood Education Market
Philadelphia, PA - September 6, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC has released a Market Snapshot Report on the Early Childhood Education industry. We are seeing a resurgence in acquisitions in this market, driven by significant investments by the private equity community. This report outlines the industry fundamentals that are attracting buyers to the space, and the resulting opportunities for childcare center operators. > MORE
Capstone Partners Advises Airtec Products Corporation on Sale to The RectorSeal Corporation
Philadelphia, PA - August 29, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking firm, announced that it has successfully advised Airtec Products Corporation on its acquisition by The RectorSeal Corporation, a subsidiary of publicly traded Capital Southwest Corporation. The terms of this transaction were not disclosed. > MORE
Capstone Partners Releases Q3 2011 Pet & Animal Care Market Snapshot
Boston, MA - August 24, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking firm, released its latest Market Snapshot Report on the Pet and Animal Care Industry. The report discusses recent merger & acquisition activity in the industry, profiles several recent transactions, and takes an in-depth look at private equity interest in this sector.
Merger and acquisition activity in the pet and animal care industry has improved compared to activity observed in the last few years. This increase reflects an improvement in the overall M&A market and increased private equity interest in the pet sector. Capstone believes high-quality pet and animal care companies will continue to be highly sought after acquisition targets. > MORE
Capstone Partners Releases Report on the Education Technology Market
Boston, MA - July 26, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC has released its latest Coverage Report on the Education Technology (Ed Tech) market. This report examines the growth prospects for the space and highlights the market’s latest technology trends that will drive the formation of new companies and create demand for acquisition targets. Recent merger & acquisition transactions in the industry are also discussed, as are valuation and buyer trends. >MORE
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Partners' Report on Packaging Industry Shows Healthy M&A Activity
Los Angeles, CA - July 19, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC has released a Market Snapshot Report on the Packaging industry. Based on the Firm’s experience advising business owners in the industry, the report highlights what buyers look for in an acquisition target. It also examines recent M&A activity in the Packaging sector, concluding that the industry has weathered the recession and is now well-positioned for additional activity. Both corporate buyers and private equity groups are active in the sector and the report’s case study shows how buyers are making multiple purchases and combining businesses to create higher-value companies. > MORE
Capstone Partners Advises Manaco, Inc. on its Sale of US Motorsports/Iowa Speedway
Chicago, IL - July 11, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking advisory firm, announced that it has successfully advised Manaco, Inc. on its sale of US Motorsports Corporation, a holding company that owns and operates the Iowa Speedway. Capstone served as the exclusive financial advisor to the Manatt family, which owns Manaco. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. > MORE
Brian Davies Joins Capstone Partners To Head Corporate Restructuring and Specialty M&A Practices
Boston, MA - July 7, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that it has added Brian Davies to its professional leadership team. In his role at Capstone, Brian will be spearheading the firm’s Corporate Restructuring Services (CRS) and Specialty M&A practices. Capstone’s CRS practice offers performance improvement, turnaround & interim management and a host of related advisory services to assist companies (and their stakeholders) experiencing operational and financial challenges. Mr. Davies will also be in charge of the firm’s Specialty M&A practice, which will entail distressed and lower middle-market transactions. > MORE
Capstone Partners Releases Q2 View From The Middle
Boston, MA - June 30, 2011 - We are pleased to release our quarterly newsletter, View from the Middle. The newsletter aims to provide regular updates on the current state of the Mergers & Acquisitions market, as well as to discuss M&A trends and issues of interest to middle-market business owners and their advisors. This quarter’s issue shows how aging baby boomers could create a wave of retiring business owners and companies for sale. Timing is key when it comes to selling a business, and we are encouraging business owners to plan early for their retirement in order to take advantage of the best market conditions for a business transition. > MORE
Capstone's Valuation Services Group Recently Collaborated with Topline Strategy Group
Boston, MA - June 7, 2011 - Capstone Partners' Valuation Services Group has recently collaborated with Topline Strategy Group, a strategy consulting and strategic due diligence firm specializing in emerging and mid-market companies, on an article opining on the proposed IPO of Groupon. In the first week of June, 2011 Groupon filed an S-1 registration form for an IPO that will value the Company’s equity as high as $20 billion if the estimates are accurate. Capstone analyzed the proposed IPO and examined what the estimated $20 billion value implies in terms of growth prospects and levels of profitability. Our analysis shows that the company will need to be unbelievably successful to justify a market capitalization of anywhere near a $20 billion valuation. > MORE
Capstone Partners Releases Water Infrastructure Market Snapshot Report
Chicago, IL - May 26, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC has just released its latest Market Snapshot Report, this one on the Water Infrastructure industry. As the US economy enters a new era of growth and expansion, we are once again moving into a climate of re-investment in our nation’s infrastructure. In fact, experts estimate that large sums are required to upgrade our aging infrastructure and to meet the demands for improved systems. The domestic water market has long been considered a growth market for industrial concerns as well as the investment community, as reflected in the higher than average purchase multiples that have been paid by many to acquire businesses in this space. We expect that the water market will experience vibrant M&A activity over the next few years. Hence, we are closely tracking the sector and providing insight to help inform business owners, investors and their advisors regarding transactional and other relevant trends. > MORE
Capstone Partners Releases a Market Snapshot Report on Safety Products & Services
Los Angeles, CA - May 13, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC has released a Market Snapshot Report on the Safety Products & Services industry. The report reveals a growing investor appetite for safety-related products and services companies, a trend we expect to continue for the near-term. The snapshot examines which sectors of the industry are most attractive and which buyer types are most active. It also highlights recent transactions in the industry and reviews the fundamental themes that are driving growth and interest in the sector. > MORE
Capstone Partners Advises Early Education Provider on Sale to Bright Horizons
Family Solutions®
Philadelphia, PA - March 25, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking firm, announced that it has successfully advised a premier provider of early education and child care services, on its acquisition by Bright Horizons Family Solutions®. The terms of this transaction were not disclosed. > MORE
Capstone Partners Continues "View From The Middle" Publications
Chicago, IL - March 15, 2011 - With the recent integration of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney’s middle market M&A team into Capstone Partners, we are pleased to continue their legacy publication, “View from the Middle”. The “View” is an informal quarterly newsletter directed to owners of middle market companies and their advisors that provides our perspective on deal market trends. At the risk of contradicting popular economic headlines, in this issue we offer our thoughts on why the next three to five years should be a bull market for prospective sellers of private businesses. > MORE
Capstone Partners Releases Medical Device Outsourcing Snapshot
Philadelphia, PA - February 1, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking firm, released its latest Market Snapshot Report on the Medical Device Outsourcing sector. The report highlights recent cross-border merger & acquisition activity in the industry, discusses U.S. and global market conditions, and political initiatives that are impacting medical device manufacturers and outsource providers. The article also includes excerpts from a Q&A with Helen Ryan, CEO of Creganna - Tactx Medical, a leading industry supplier of products, technologies, and services to medical device and life-sciences companies based in Galway, Ireland. > MORE
Capstone Partners Advises Education Consolidation Corporation on its Acquisition of Robertson College
Vancouver, BC - February 1, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC, a national investment banking advisory firm, announced today that it has successfully advised Education Consolidation Corporation (ECC) and Maxim Partners LLC on its acquisition of Robertson College. Robertson is a 100-year-old career college, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which provides allied health, business and IT education through three campuses and online programs in the provinces of Manitoba and Alberta. ECC is an investment vehicle founded by Robert Prendergast, one of Canada’s leading post-secondary education industry executives, in partnership with Chicago-based Maxim Partners to consolidate quality post-secondary education institutions throughout Canada. Capstone was ECC’s exclusive advisor and also co-invested in the transaction. > MORE
Capstone Partners Releases Pet & Animal Care Sector Snapshot
Boston, MA - January 10, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking firm, released its latest Market Snapshot Report on the Pet and Animal Care Industry. The report discusses recent merger & acquisition activity in the industry, profiles several recent transactions, and takes an in-depth look at the wild bird sector.
Merger and acquisition activity in the pet and animal care industry has improved compared to activity observed in 2008 and 2009. This increase reflects an improvement in the overall M&A market and increased interest in the pet sector, which performed relatively well through the recession. Capstone believes high-quality pet and animal care companies will continue to be highly sought after acquisition targets. > MORE
Capstone Partners Advises Seed Resources, LLC on Sale to United Pet Group, Inc.
Boston, MA - January 3, 2011 - Capstone Partners LLC, a leading national investment banking firm, announced that it has successfully advised Seed Resources, LLC, on its sale to United Pet Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Spectrum Brands, Inc. The terms of this transaction were not disclosed. > MORE