Q2 2017 M&A Market Report

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Table of Contents

  1. Historical M&A Transactions
  2. Market Summary

    1. Nationwide Disclosed M&A Transactions
    2. Southeast Disclosed Transactions
  3. Southeast Transactions by Industry

    1. Consumer Discretionary
    2. Healthcare
    3. Industrials
    4. Information Technology
    5. Materials

Historical M&A Transactions

In 2017, US M&A deal volume is expected to reach its highest level since its last cyclical peak in 2007. However, total closed M&A deals, measured in $ value, are projected to drop year over year, which signals that the market is experiencing fewer “mega-deals” in 2017. Factset Flashwire confirmed this in its July publication. For $1Bn+ transactions, the number of closed deals over the last 12 months increased 17.5% year over year ending June 30th, but the aggregate transaction value for $1Bn+ M&A market declined 7.7%. The graph below displays the large rise in closed deal volume over the last 30 years.

Source: Thomson Financial, Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances

Market Summary

Q2 2017: Nationwide Disclosed M&A Transactions

Looking closely at the US Healthcare, Consumer Discretionary, IT, Industrials and Materials industries, Q2 2017 saw a total of 844 successfully closed M&A transactions nationwide, totaling just over $60Bn in disclosed deal volume. In the US, the IT sector led the way with 432 announced and 326 closed M&A transactions, totaling $11.7Bn in disclosed deal volume.

Industry # of Announced # of Closed Average Enterprise Value ($MM) Total Deal Value (Enterprise Value) ($MM) Average EV/Revenue Average EV/EBITDA Most Active Buyer by # of Transactions Most Active Buyer by Total Transaction Size ($MM)
Healthcare 215 152 $187.3 $5,243.7 1.29x 11.17x Colonial Oaks Senior Living Holdco, LLC, 4 American Securities, $2,492.4
Consumer Discretionary 118 127 $343.5 $5,495.8 1.46x 7.44x Mad Engine Inc., The Crypto Company, 2 American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc., $3,418.5
Information Technology 432 326 $209.1 $11,709.7 1.96x n/a Accenture plc, Insight Venture Partners LLC, 3 Verizon Communications Inc., $4,475.8
Industrials 216 175 $594.9 $23,202.3 1.35x 12.30x Sunbelt Rentals, Inc., 5 Avolon Holdings Limited, $13,486.5
Materials 80 64 $901.9 $14,430.4 1.83x 12.22x Equitorial Exploration Corp., Nevada Select Royalty Inc., 2 The Sherwin-Williams Company, $11,455.0

Q2 2017: Southeast Disclosed M&A Transactions (SC,GA,NC,FL,TN,AL,MS)

In the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, Q2 2017 saw a total of 123 successfully closed M&A transactions within these industries, totaling close to $1Bn in disclosed deal volume. Following the nationwide trend, in the Southeast, the IT sector led the way with 44 announced and 37 closed M&A transactions, totaling to over half a billion in disclosed deal volume.

Industry # of Announced # of Closed Average Enterprise Value ($MM) Total Deal Value (Enterprise Value) ($MM) Average EV/Revenue Average EV/EBITDA Most Active Buyer by # of Transactions Most Active Buyer by Total Transaction Size ($MM)
Healthcare 38 34 $66.6 $199.7 n/a n/a Gastro Health, PL, 2 KKR Credit Advisors (US) LLC, $125.0
Consumer Discretionary 19 20 $15.5 $31.0 0.61x n/a n/a CURT Manufacturing, LLC, $21.50
Information Technology 44 37 $44.4 $532.2 0.89x n/a Keywords Studios plc, 2 Asentinel LLC, $242.23
Industrials 31 25 $48.3 $193.2 0.87x n/a Imperial Bag & Paper Co., LLC, 2 Comfort Systems USA, Inc., $100.00
Materials 5 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Source: CapitalIQ

Q2 2017: Southeast Transactions by Industry

Consumer Discretionary

M&A Closed Date Target/ Issuer Target State Target Description Buyer/ Investor Enterprise Value ($MM) EV/ Revenue Transaction Comments
7/10/2017 Arnott Industries, Inc. Florida Arnott Industries, Inc. designs and manufactures air suspension products and accessories for trucks and vehicles. It offers air struts, compressors, and air bags, as well as provides aftermarket OEM rear suspension parts. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Merritt Island, Florida. It has a branch office and distribution center in the Netherlands. Calera Capital Calera Capital and management of Arnott Industries, led by Adam Arnott and Todd Nash acquired an unknown majority stake in Arnott Industries, Inc. in June 2017.
6/15/2017 Express Oil, LLC Alabama Express Oil, LLC owns, operates, and franchises a network of automotive service centers in the Southern United States. It provides oil change services, such as transmission, fuel system, air filters, fuel filters, and wiper blades services. Golden Gate Capital Golden Gate Capital acquired a stake in Express Oil, LLC from Carousel Capital Partners LP on June 15, 2017. Express Oil’s management and Carousel Capital will remain shareholders of Express Oil.
6/14/2017 Nester Hosiery, Inc. North Carolina Nester Hosiery, Inc. designs and manufactures socks for mountaineers, firefighters, military personnel, and athletes. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Merit Capital Partners; Aiglon Capital Management LLC Aiglon Capital Management LLC through North Carolina Value Creation Fund along with Merit Capital Partners acquired an unknown stake in Nester Hosiery, Inc. on June 9, 2017.
6/13/2017 Jacksonville Party Company, LLC Florida Jacksonville Party Company, LLC, an event planning company, organizes local events. The company organizes casino events, corporate functions, holiday parties, school functions, concerts, and fundraisers. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Jacksonville, Florida. Client Focused Media, Inc. Client Focused Media, Inc acquired Jacksonville Party Company on June 13, 2017.
6/13/2017 Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Conference North Carolina Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Conference operates a haunted theme exhibition and conference. The company is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. As of June 13, 2017, The Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Conference operates as a subsidiary of Urban Expositions LLC. Urban Expositions LLC Urban Expositions LLC acquired HAuNTcon on June 13, 2017.
6/12/2017 Sightline Research, LLC Tennessee As of June 12, 2017, Sightline Research, LLC was acquired by 5by5. Sightline Research, LLC offers market research services. The company is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. 5by5, LLC 5by5 acquired Sightline Research + Strategies on June 12, 2017. Mark McPeak, Sightline founder, joins 5by5 as vice president of research and organizational strategy.
6/5/2017 Randall-Reilly, LLC Alabama Randall-Reilly, LLC provides data, media advertising, and custom marketing services to clients in trucking, construction, and agriculture industries, as well as the banking sector. The company provides data and actionable insights that enable clients to target their audience and convert into sales; content marketing services that include blogs, custom newsletters, etc. Aurora Capital Group Aurora Capital Group acquired Randall-Reilly, LLC from Investcorp Bank B.S.C. (BAX:INVCORP) on June 5, 2017. As part of the transaction, Brent Reilly, Chief Executive Officer and Shane Elmore, Chief Operating Officer of Randall-Reilly will remain in their respective roles.
6/2/2017 United Welding Services Inc. Florida United Welding Services Inc. manufactures truck accessories. It offers truck boxes, such as lock boxes, tool and parts boxes, and accessories. The company’s truck accessories also include protection and storage solutions, recreation products, transfer tanks, dogboxes, and step bars. It sells its products through dealers. United Welding Services Inc. was incorporated in 1981 and is based in Perry, Florida. The company has manufacturing plants in Texas and Georgia. CURT Manufacturing, LLC $21.50 0.61x CURT Manufacturing, LLC entered into an agreement to acquire United Welding Services Inc. from Thule, Inc. for $21.5 million on June 2, 2017. The purchase price consist of two components, an initial amount of $18 million and an earn out of a maximum additional amount of $3.5 million based on the net sales for the calendar year 2018.
5/30/2017 Rough Country, LLC Tennessee Rough Country, LLC manufactures and sells suspension systems. It offers suspension lift kits, leveling lift kits, body lift kits, lighting and accessories, exterior parts, interior parts, shocks and struts, tires, wheels, steps and running boards, winches and accessories, armor/skid plates, bumpers and tire carriers, drivetrain products, performance parts, steering products, suspension components, jeep accessories, tops, and lowering kits; and T-shirts for men, window decals, short and long sleeves, beanies, hoodies, and hats. Gridiron Capital, LLC Gridiron Capital, LLC acquired unknown minority stake in Rough Country, LLC from Audax Private Equity Fund IV, L.P., fund managed by Audax Group, Inc. on May 30, 2017.
5/16/2017 Bill Hudson & Associates, Inc. Tennessee As of May 16, 2017, Bill Hudson & Associates, Inc. was acquired by The Dalton Agency Inc. Bill Hudson & Associates, Inc. offers media buying, digital and creative services, public relations, and marketing services. The company was founded in 1963 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee. DaltonHudson The Dalton Agency Inc. acquired Bill Hudson Agency on May 16, 2017. The combined entity will now be called DaltonHudson.
5/15/2017 ICiDigital, Inc. North Carolina ICiDigital, Inc., a technology enabled digital marketing company, provides enterprise digital marketing solutions in North America. The company specializes in the areas of enterprise Web experience management, user experience, and mobile development. Its solutions include digital strategies, marketing insights, platform implementation, ecommerce integration, staff augmentation, and training services. The company also plans, designs, and implements digital strategy and marketing programs; offers migration and managed services; and provides architecture and guidance to corporations. Beringer Capital Beringer Capital acquired a majority stake in ICiDigital, Inc. on May 15, 2017. ICiDigital’s leadership retains a significant stake in the company and the team will continue to operate independently under Greg Boone, the current President and Chief Executive Officer of ICiDigital.
5/9/2017 MyPix2, Inc North Carolina MyPix2, Inc provides digital photography services. The company offers online photography services through its website www.MyPix2.com or co-branded retailers. Its website allows users to choose a canvas type and size, order prints and posters, and find and choose photobooks styles. The company offers services to upload, share, archive, and print Facebook and Instagram photos, and photos from phones, devices, or computers. Just4MyPet, Inc Just4MyPet, Inc acquired MyPix2 on May 9, 2017. MailPix will expand the core canvas print business of MyPix2.com, offering a wide range of personalized photo gift products over the next few months.
5/9/2017 Marketplace Ignition, LLC Georgia Marketplace Ignition, LLC offers strategic planning and consulting services for branded manufacturers and retailers to grow their business on Amazon and other online marketplaces. Its services include e-commerce strategy development, multi-channel supply planning and operational consulting, assortment strategy and planning, content creation and optimization, digital shelf monitoring and management, search engine optimization and search engine marketing on Amazon. Possible Worldwide, LLC Possible Worldwide, LLC acquired Marketplace Ignition, LLC on May 9, 2017. As part of the transaction, Marketplace Ignition will operate under the name Marketplace Ignition, A POSSIBLE Commerce Agency. They will be within the Possible Commerce group.
5/9/2017 LeadingResponse, LLC Florida LeadingResponse, LLC, a marketing services company, provides lead generation and customer acquisition services. It offers seminar and social event arrangement, social event marketing, seminar promotion, appointment setting program, direct mail campaign, search engine optimization, local marketing, market analysis, strategic planning, creative design, seminar marketing, appointment setting, contact center and telephony, email marketing, radio and television advertising, and outdoor and print advertising services; and a Web-based client acquisition software. ICV Partners, LLC ICV Partners, LLC acquired an unknown stake in LeadingResponse, LLC from Huron Capital Partners, LLC on May 9, 2017.
5/3/2017 The Quantum Group, Inc. North Carolina As of May 3, 2017, operates as a subsidiary of Twitchell Technical Products, LLC. Twitchell Technical Products, LLC Twitchell Technical Products, LLC acquired a majority stake in The Quantum Group, Inc. on May 3, 2017.
5/1/2017 DILIsym Services, Inc. North Carolina DILIsym Services, Inc. develops drug-induced liver injury (DILI) simulation software for the pharmaceutical industry. The company offers DILIsym, a modeling software that focuses on developing a predictive and mathematical model of DILI. Simulations Plus, Inc. (NasdaqCM:SLP) $9.50 Simulations Plus, Inc. (NasdaqCM:SLP) entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire DILIsym Services, Inc. for $10 million on May 1, 2017. Under the transaction, Simulations Plus will pay the shareholders of DILIsym Services an upfront payment of $5 million and an earn-out of up to an additional $5 million over the next three years, based on the profitability of the DILIsym Services division.
4/27/2017 Lightshed Healthcare Technologies LLC Georgia Lightshed Healthcare Technologies LLC provides online self-scheduling and queue management solutions for healthcare sector. The company offers Clockwise.MD, a software solution that provides embedded widget on its Website for choosing a visit time, broadcasts current wait times and queue order, communicates with patients via text message, and identifies at-risk patients. Its Clockwise.MD also tracks wait time, throughput, staff effectiveness, demographics, and satisfaction. DocuTAP, Inc. DocuTAP, Inc. acquired Lightshed Healthcare Technologies LLC from Martin Ventures and others on April 27, 2017.
4/27/2017 Scout Marketing, Inc. Georgia Scout Marketing, Inc. offers advertisement agency services. The company caters to consumer, business-to-business (B2B), and healthcare sectors. Scout Marketing, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Stagwell Group Stagwell Media LLC of The Stagwell Group acquired Scout Marketing, Inc. on April 27, 2017.
4/25/2017 Source Medical Solutions, Inc. Alabama Source Medical Solutions, Inc. provides ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and therapy software, outpatient information solutions, and revenue cycle management services for ASCs, specialty hospitals, and rehabilitation clinics in the United States. It offers ASC software solutions for the management of scheduling, registration, clinical documentation, inventory, billing, collections, management reporting, and electronic health records; therapy software products, including billing, clinical documentation, reporting, and scheduling software; and specialty hospital software products, including management and clinical software. Surgical Information Systems, LLC Surgical Information Systems, LLC acquired Source Medical Solutions, Inc. from Veronis Suhler Stevenson and others on April 25, 2017. The new company will operate as Surgical Information Systems.
3/30/2017 AP Exhaust Products, Inc. North Carolina AP Exhaust Products, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supplies exhaust and emissions products for automotive, light truck, heavy-duty, off-road vehicles, and industrial applications. It offers a range of automotive exhaust and emission systems and components, which include OE replacement exhausts, performance exhausts, heavy duty exhausts, mufflers, exhaust and tail pipes, catalysts and catalytic converters, steel straight tubing products, diesel kits, and related installation and cosmetic-accessories. CWD, LLC CWD, LLC agreed to acquire AP Exhaust Products, Inc. from Audax Group, Inc. and others on March 30, 2017. Hugh Charvat, Chief Executive Officer of AP Exhaust Products will lead the combined business as Chief Executive Officer.

Healthcare

M&A Closed Date Target/ Issuer Target State Target Description Buyer/ Investor Enterprise Value ($MM) EV/ Revenue Transaction Comments
6/30/2017 Northside Emergency Associates, P.C. Georgia Northside Emergency Associates, P.C. provides emergency medicine services. It provides its services through Northside Hospital (NSH) Atlanta and Northside Hospital Forsyth. The company was founded in 1973 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. As of June 30, 2017, Northside Emergency Associates, P.C. operates as a subsidiary of Envision Physician Services. Envision Physician Services Envision Physician Services acquired Northside Emergency Associates, P.C. on June 30, 2017.
6/30/2017 Jourdanton Hospital Corporation Tennessee Jourdanton Hospital Corporation is a healthcare facility that provides home health, emergency care, and cardiology services. In addition, STRMC offers obstetric, surgical care, physical inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation, and medical imaging services. The healthcare facility is located in Jourdanton, Texas. Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio, LTD., L.L.P. Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio, LTD., L.L.P. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Jourdanton Hospital Corporation from Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) on May 1, 2017.
6/30/2017 Angelica Corporation Georgia Angelica Corporation provides healthcare linen and medical laundry services for hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities in the United States. It offers bed sheets/pillowcases, privacy curtains, blankets, surgical scrubs, patient repositioners, lab coats, bed pads/under pads, floor mats, bathing/cleansing products, dust control products, gowns/robes, and soiled linen bags. KKR Credit Advisors (US) LLC $125.00 KKR Credit Advisors (US) LLC entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all assets of Angelica Corporation from Clothesline Holdings, Inc. and others for approximately $130 million on April 3, 2017. KKR will also assume certain assumed liabilities.
6/30/2017 Augusta Hospital, LLC Georgia Augusta Hospital, LLC, doing business as Trinity Hospital of Augusta, owns and operates an acute care hospital. The company offers services in the areas of acute care, ambulatory, bariatric weight loss, cardiac care, diabetic education, emergency care, geriatric psychiatric, gastrointestinal/endoscopy, hospice, laboratory, neurology, nutritional, radiology, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, surgical, vascular, women’s health, and wound care aspects. The Richmond County Hospital Authority The Richmond County Hospital Authority signed a definitive agreement to acquire Augusta Hospital, LLC from Quorum Health Corporation (NYSE:QHC) on March 30, 2017. Augusta Hospital will join the University Health Care System of hospitals, physician practices and specialty services.
6/26/2017 Spine & Sport Physical Therapy, Limited Partnership Georgia Spine & Sport Physical Therapy, Limited Partnership offers physical therapy and personal training services. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Rincon, Georgia. As of June 26, 2017, Spine & Sport Physical Therapy, Limited Partnership operates as a subsidiary of CORA Health Services, Inc. CORA Health Services, Inc. CORA Health Services, Inc. acquired Spine & Sport Physical Therapy on June 26, 2017.
6/22/2017 Hitchcock Health Care at Aiken Regional Medical Centers South Carolina Hitchcock Health Care at Aiken Regional Medical Centers owns and operates a centre which provides outpatient physical and occupational therapy services to adults and children living in Aiken County. It was formerly known as Hitchcock Healthcare, Inc. and changed its name to Hitchcock Health Care at Aiken Regional Medical Centers in June 2017. Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Inc. Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Inc. acquired Hitchcock Healthcare, Inc on June 22, 2017. Hitchcock Healthcare will be known as Hitchcock Health Care at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.
6/20/2017 Greater Nashville Perinatology, PLC Tennessee Greater Nashville Perinatology, PLC owns and operates a maternal-fetal medicine physician practice. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee. As of June 20, 2017, Greater Nashville Perinatology, PLC operates as a subsidiary of MEDNAX, Inc. MEDNAX, Inc. (NYSE:MD) MEDNAX, Inc. (NYSE:MD) acquired Greater Nashville Perinatology, PLC on June 20, 2017. Pursuant to the all-cash transaction, Michael DeRoche will serve as Medical Director for the practice. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to MEDNAX’s earnings.
6/19/2017 Bud Bank, Inc. Florida Bud Bank, Inc. sells cannabis seeds. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. As of June 19, 2017, Bud Bank, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The Greater Cannabis Company, Inc. The Greater Cannabis Company, Inc. The Greater Cannabis Company, Inc. entered into a definitive asset acquisition agreement to acquire Bud Bank, LLC from Sylios Corp (OTCPK:UNGS) on April 21, 2017.
6/12/2017 Ascent Medical Group LLC Florida As of June 12, 2017, Ascent Medical Group LLC provides provides anesthesia care services to hospitals. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Siromed Siromed acquired Ascent Medical Group LLC on June 12, 2017. DLA Piper LLP provided legal counsel to J.W.
6/8/2017 Professional Resources Management Psychiatric Services, LLC Alabama Professional Resources Management Psychiatric Services, LLC, doing business as, Beacon Children’s Hospital owns and operates psychiatric treatment centers. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Luverne, Alabama. As of June 8, 2017, Professional Resources Management Psychiatric Services, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Perimeter Healthcare , LLC. Perimeter Healthcare , LLC Perimeter Healthcare , LLC acquired Beacon Children’s Hospital on June 8, 2017.
6/6/2017 Aegis Health Group, Inc. Tennessee Aegis Health Group, Inc. provides business development strategies for hospitals, health systems, accountable care organizations, and clinically integrated networks. It offers population health management solutions that enable hospitals to grow market share and revenue by identifying and managing the health risks of local consumers. Clariture Health, Inc. Clariture Health, Inc. acquired Aegis Health Group, Inc. on June 6, 2017. As part of the transaction, Clariture and Aegis will become the first two business units of a new company, Trilliant Health.
6/6/2017 Professional Healing Solutions, LLC Tennessee Professional Healing Solutions, LLC is a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) company that distributes disposable advanced wound care dressing supplies. The company is based in Crossville, Tennessee. As of June 6, 2017, Professional Healing Solutions, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Anatomy Holdings, LLC. Anatomy Holdings, LLC ASP Global acquired Professional Healing Solutions, LLC on June 6, 2017. As part of the transaction, Pennie Wicks-Pelfrey and Jannetta Miller-Barger will be staying on to run Professional Healing Solutions within ASP Global.
6/6/2017 Genetics of Memphis, Inc. Tennessee Genetics of Memphis, Inc. operates a clinical cytogenetics reference laboratory in Memphis, Tennessee. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. As of June 6, 2017, Genetics of Memphis, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Poplar Healthcare. Poplar Healthcare Poplar Healthcare acquired Genetics of Memphis, Inc. from Sugandhi A. Tharapel on June 6, 2017. Sugandhi A. Tharapel and Avi Tharapel and their entire team of cytogenetic technologists will join Poplar Healthcare after the transaction.
6/1/2017 Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates, PLLC Florida Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates, PLLC provides gastroenterology services for children. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Miami, Florida. As of June 1, 2017, Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates, PLLC operates as a subsidiary of Gastro Health, PL. Gastro Health, PL Gastro Health, PL acquired Pediatric Gastroenterology Associates on June 1, 2017.
5/31/2017 Outpatient Clinic Building At Broward County Florida Outpatient Clinic Building at Broward County comprises a clinic and provides medical care to the veterans. The clinic is located in Sunrise, Florida. Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (NYSE:HTA) $49.71 Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (NYSE:HTA) acquired an Outpatient Clinic building located at Broward County from Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE:DRE) for $49.7 million on May 31, 2017. The price of the 110,714- square-foot property equated to $449 per square foot.
5/30/2017 Bowes Dermatology Florida Bowes Dermatology offers dermatology services. The company is based in Miami, Florida. As of May 30, 2017, Bowes Dermatology operates as a subsidiary of Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery. Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery acquired Bowes Dermatology on May 30, 2017.
5/22/2017 Gwinnett Emergency Specialists, P.C. Georgia Gwinnett Emergency Specialists, P.C. provides emergency medicine and board certified physicians to local hospitals. It provides board certified pediatric emergency medicine physicians, pediatricians, physician assistants, family nurse practitioners, and pediatric nurse practioners. Envision Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:EVHC) Envision Healthcare Corporation (NYSE:EVHC) acquired Gwinnett Emergency Specialists, Llc P.C. on May 22, 2017. Following the transaction, Envision Physician Services staffs eight hospital-based emergency medicine departments in North Georgia, including the Atlanta metropolitan area.
5/18/2017 English Mountain Recovery Tennessee English Mountain Recovery is a charitable institution that operates residential inpatient treatment facility for addictive disorders, including alcoholism and drug abuse. The institution is headquartered in Sevierville, Tennessee. As of May 18, 2017, English Mountain Recovery operates as a subsidiary of Summit Behavioral Healthcare, LLC. Summit Behavioral Healthcare, LLC Summit Behavioral Healthcare, LLC acquired English Mountain Recovery on May 18, 2017.
5/17/2017 Matrix Healthcare Services, Inc. Florida Matrix Healthcare Services, Inc., doing business as myMatrixx, offers pharmacy and ancillary medical benefits management solutions for self-insured employers, third party administrators, managed care companies, and workers’ compensation and auto insurance companies in the United States. Express Scripts Holding Company (NasdaqGS:ESRX) Express Scripts Holding Company (NasdaqGS:ESRX) acquired Matrix Healthcare Services, Inc. on May 17, 2017. The combined workers’ compensation team will be led by Artemis Emslie, currently Chief Executive Officer of myMatrixx.
5/9/2017 Origins Behavioral Healthcare, LLC Florida Origins Behavioral Healthcare, LLC provides residential substance abuse treatment and care services for adults. The company is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. As of May 9, 2017, Origins Behavioral Healthcare, LLC operates as a subsidiary of TRT Holdings, Inc. TRT Holdings, Inc. TRT Holdings, Inc. acquired Origins Behavioral Healthcare, LLC on May 9, 2017. Origins will continue operating its programs in Florida and Texas, while expanding its presence elsewhere.
5/8/2017 Transfill Equipment Supplies and Services, Inc. Tennessee Transfill Equipment Supplies and Services, Inc., doing business as The TESS Company, supplies medical oxygen and offers cylinder testing and repair services to healthcare providers. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Gallatin, Tennessee. As of May 8, 2017, Transfill Equipment Supplies and Services, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Linde Gas North America LLC. Linde Gas North America LLC Linde Gas North America LLC acquired The TESS Company on May 8, 2017.
5/4/2017 WOUND&SKINEXPERTS LLC Florida WOUND&SKINEXPERTS LLC, a medical consultative company, provides skin care services to nursing homes, home care, and other long-term care facilities in Florida. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As of May 4, 2017, WOUND&SKINEXPERTS LLC operates as a subsidiary of KG Health Partners, Inc. KG Health Partners, Inc. KG Health Partners, Inc. acquired Wound & Skin Experts on May 4, 2017. Juan Bravo, Chief Medical Officer of Wound & Skin Experts will assume the role of medical director for wound care at KG Health Partners, Inc.
5/2/2017 Orlando Torres, P.A. Florida Orlando Torres, P.A. operates as a gastroenterology practice. The company was founded in 1984 and is based in Hialeah, Florida. As of May 2, 2017, Orlando Torres, P.A. operates as a subsidiary of Gastro Health, PL. Gastro Health, PL Gastro Health, PL acquired Orlando Torres, M.D. on May 2, 2017. The acquire practice will now operate as a part of Gastro Health’s network.
5/2/2017 Southern Anesthesia & Surgical, Inc. South Carolina Southern Anesthesia & Surgical, Inc. distributes anesthesia supplies and pharmaceuticals. Its supplies include surgical supplies, IV administration products, disposables, dental supplies, pharmaceutical accessories, emergency response products, sterilization products, infection control products, instruments, burs, and bone grafting. ACE Surgical Supply Co., Inc. ACE Surgical Supply Co., Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire Southern Anesthesia & Surgical, Inc. on February 20, 2017. Southern Anesthesia & Surgical had 2016 sales of $72 million. Southern Anesthesia & Surgical and 88 team members will continue to be led by current management team, including President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Alexander.
5/1/2017 Memorial Satilla Health Georgia Memorial Satilla Health, a hospital, provides medical care services to patients in Waycross and Southeast Georgia. It offers birthing, cancer care, memory disorder, emergency care, heart care, hospitalist, imaging, laboratory, mental health, neurology, nutrition, ophthalmology, orthopedic, pulmonary medicine, rehabilitation, senior behavioral health, sleep laboratory, and surgical services. HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) HCA Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) acquired Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross on May 1, 2017. Pursuant to the transaction, Mayo Clinic will be integrated into the HCA Holdings South Atlantic Division and renamed Memorial Satilla Health.
4/28/2017 Mississippi Baptist Health Systems, Inc. Mississippi Mississippi Baptist Health Systems, Inc., a Christian-based, non-profit comprehensive medical center, provides healthcare services in Mississippi. It offers cancer, cardiovascular, and diabetes care services; emergency, fitness, and gastroenterology services; and services, such as joint replacement, neurosciences, nutrition and weight loss, pediatrics, physical and occupational therapy, sleep disorder, surgery, urology, women’s services, and wound care. Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation signed letter of intent to acquire Mississippi Baptist Health Systems, Inc. on September 2016.
4/28/2017 Anniston HMA, LLC Alabama Anniston HMA, LLC, doing business as Stringfellow Memorial Hospital, owns and operates an acute care hospital. It offers wound healing, women’s health, well-being, urology, surgical, stroke care, rheumatology, respiratory care, rehabilitation, primary care, pharmacy, pediatrics, pain management, orthopedics, neurologic care, men’s health, laboratory, kidney disorder treatment, and infusion services. Regional Medical Center Anniston $225.00 Regional Medical Center Anniston signed a definitive agreement to acquire Anniston HMA, LLC from Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE:CYH) for $25 million on March 3, 2017. The purchase price of $25 million includes assumption of the approximately $13 million facility lease.
4/19/2017 Southeastern Spine Institute, LLC South Carolina Southeastern Spine Institute, LLC, a medical practice in South Carolina, specializing in spine only care. It offers spinal surgical procedures that include anterior cervical corpectomy, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, artificial disc replacement, cervical laminaplasty, cervical posterior foraminotomy, dekompressor discectomy, among others. Candescent Partners, LLC Candescent Partners, LLC acquired Southeastern Spine Institute, LLC in a recapitalization transaction on April 19, 2017.
4/18/2017 Exact Recruiting Solutions, Inc. Florida Exact Recruiting Solutions, Inc., an executive search/recruiting firm, provides recruiting services for the home care and hospice industry in the United States. It offers executive/retained search, contingency search, interim/transitional management, recruitment process outsourcing, and consulting services. Simione Healthcare Consultants, LLC Simione Healthcare Consultants, LLC acquired Exact Recruiting Solutions, Inc. on April 18, 2017. Eric Scharber, President and Founder of Exact Recruiting, will serve as a principal at Simione and the complete Exact Recruiting team will join Simione.
4/11/2017 Care 24/7, LLC Tennessee Care 24/7, LLC, a healthcare service and technology company, advises patients on treatment options offered by existing healthcare providers. The company coordinates and explains treatment recommendations for patients with serious illnesses. It helps healthcare providers get certified, provide, and bill for care coordination. Interactivation Health Networks LLC Interactivation Health Networks LLC acquired Care 24/7, LLC on April 11, 2017.
4/6/2017 Sta-Home Health & Hospice, Inc. Mississippi Sta-Home Health & Hospice, Inc. offers home healthcare services in Mississippi. It provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, home health aides, medical social, dietary counseling, and patient and family education services, as well as specialty programs; hospice care services, including physician, nursing, medical social, chaplain, hospice aides and homemaker, among others. AccentCare, Inc. AccentCare, Inc. acquired Sta-Home Health & Hospice, Inc. on April 6, 2017.
4/6/2017 PB Institute Partners Limited Partnership Florida PB Institute Partners Limited Partnership, doing business as The Palm Beach Institute, operates a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Florida. It provides medical treatment, psychiatric care, experiential therapy, psychotherapy, nutritional guidance, and after-care services to patients. Delphi Behavioral Health Group, LLC Delphi Behavioral Health Group, LLC acquired PB Institute Partners Limited Partnership on April 6, 2017. The Palm Beach Institute joins the existing family of Delphi treatment facilities including Ocean Breeze Recovery, Arete Detox, Pathway to Hope, California Highlands, Recovery Grove, Community Rehab and Elevate Recovery Center, all of which are located throughout Southern Florida and California.
4/4/2017 PMOA, Inc. Alabama PMOA, Inc. provides pharmacy management and ancillary services to the workers compensation industry. The company offers retail pharmacy management, home delivery, drug utilization reviews, and pharmacy referral services; and clinical script monitor services. Mitchell International, Inc. Mitchell International, Inc. acquired PMOA, Inc. on April 4, 2017. Post-acquisition, PMOA, Inc’s pharmacy benefit management (PBM) will be integrated into the Script Advisor platform of Mitchell International, Inc. Gerald Ellis and James Tramel, Founders & Co-Chief Executive Officers of PMOA Inc will join Mitchell International, Inc.
4/3/2017 The Progressive Orthopaedic Company, LLC Florida The Progressive Orthopaedic Company, LLC distributes orthopedic implants. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in North Palm Beach, Florida. IBS Investment Bank IBS Investment Bank acquired a minority stake in The Progressive Orthopaedic Company, LLC on April 3, 2017.

Industrials

M&A Closed Date Target/ Issuer Target State Target Description Buyer/ Investor Enterprise Value ($MM) EV/ Revenue Transaction Comments
5/23/2017 Dade Paper Company Florida Dade Paper Company distributes chemicals, foodservice disposables, and janitorial supplies and equipment. It serves clients in the eastern United States, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. Dade Paper Company was formerly known as Dade Paper & Bag Co., Inc. The company was founded in 1939 and is based in Miami, Florida. Imperial Bag & Paper Co., LLC Main executives and the Dade Paper Company management team will remain in their current roles as they join Imperial Bag & Paper. The acquisition will bring the revenue of the combined business to over $1 billion and will expand presence in key regions.
6/5/2017 Community Waste Services Inc. Florida Community Waste Services Inc. provides demolition, solid waste removal/hauling, recycling removal/hauling, and dumpster rental service for commercial and residential customers. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Gainesville, Florida. As of May 31, 2017, Community Waste Services Inc. operates as a subsidiary of WCA Waste Corporation. WCA Waste Corporation WCA acquired the commercial collection accounts of Community Waste Services.
6/1/2017 Professional Builders Supply, LLC North Carolina Professional Builders Supply, LLC sells and distributes windows, exterior and interior doors, roof decking, flooring, wall sheathing, house wrap and flashing, moldings and trims, siding, adhesives and caulks, and other miscellaneous products. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Morrisville, North Carolina. Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. acquired an unknown stake in Professional Builders Supply, LLC on June 1, 2017. Professional Builders Supply’s CEO retains equity in the firm along with the CFO and the President for PBS in Wilmington.
5/30/2017 Industrial Control Direct Georgia Industrial Control Direct provides online distribution of industrial automation control devices and wire management systems. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Macon, Georgia. B&D Industrial, Inc.
5/25/2017 EverGreen Partners of Raleigh, LLC North Carolina EverGreen Partners of Raleigh, LLC wholesales and distributes plants, landscaping materials, and accessories. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Durham, North Carolina. SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (NYSE:SITE)
5/24/2017 Finite Holdings, LLC Georgia Finite Holdings, LLC, through its subsidiaries, offers painting, coating, cleaning, and abrasive blasting contractual services. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Norcross, Georgia. ASRC Industrial Services, LLC
5/22/2017 McGee Partners, Inc. Georgia McGee Partners, Inc. provides civil engineering consulting services. The company was founded in 2002 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. As part of the acquisition, founding partners of McGee Partners, will join VHB as Principals. The two firms will consolidate their Atlanta teams in a new location at 1355 Peachtree Street in Atlanta in the coming weeks. The Buford team will remain in its current location.
5/17/2017 Flamingo Plumbing & Backflow Services, LLC, Prior to merger with United Plumbing Solutions Florida Flamingo Plumbing & Backflow Services, LLC provides plumbing and backflow services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Flamingo Plumbing & Backflow Services, LLC United Plumbing Solutions’ President will become the President of the new combined entity, that will retain the better known Flamingo Plumbing & Backflow Services’ business name.
5/12/2017 Reeves Pest Control, LLC Tennessee Reeves Pest Control, LLC offers pest control services. The company is headquartered in Summertown, Tennessee. James Pest Management Inc.
5/10/2017 Total Building Supplies, Inc. Georgia Total Building Supplies, Inc. distributes building products. The company was incorporated in 2002 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. RAM Tool Construction Supply Company
5/10/2017 National Weather Forensic Center, LLC Florida National Weather Forensic Center, LLC provides severe weather alerts, forecasts, big data, and forensics. It serves individuals, insurers/re-insurers, contractors, and other professionals, as well as municipal, city, and state government agencies. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Panton Incorporated Dave Carlson, co-founder of MetLoop will become President of Panton International. The combined company will be based in Houston, TX.
5/4/2017 Lochrane Engineering, Inc. Florida Lochrane Engineering, Inc. offers civil engineering and surveying services in Florida. It provides services to local and federal government industries, as well as private clients. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Orlando, Florida. NV5 Global, Inc. (NasdaqCM:NVEE) $4.94 0.76x Under the terms of the agreement, NV5 Global, Inc. paid with a combination of cash at closing and future note payments. As of December 31, 2016, Lochrane Engineering Incorporated had annual revenue of $6.5 million.
5/1/2017 Leisure Product Enterprises, LLC Georgia Leisure Product Enterprises, LLC, through its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures CNC plugs and composite molds for fiberglass boat manufacturers; aluminum fuel and holding tanks for the marine and industrial markets; and wire harnesses, fiberglass and fiberglass reinforced thermoformed helm systems, and dash panels for fiberglass, aluminum, and pontoon boat segments. The company is based in Lavonia, Georgia. Patrick Industries, Inc. (NasdaqGS:PATK) $73.50 0.98x Patrick Industries will continue to operate each of the businesses of Leisure Product Enterprises on a stand-alone basis under their respective brand names in their existing facilities. Leisure Product Enterprises reported fiscal 2016 revenues of approximately $75 million. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to net income per share of Patrick Industries.
5/1/2017 Legacy Glass & Supply, Inc. Florida Legacy Glass & Supply, Inc. supplies shower glass, shelving, and bathroom mirrors to single-family residential customers. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Sanford, Florida. Installed Building Products, Inc. (NYSE:IBP) Legacy Glass & Supply has annualized revenues of $5.4 million.
5/1/2017 Peninsular Paper Company, Inc. Florida Peninsular Paper Company, Inc. distributes janitorial paper supplies, commercial grade cleaning products, and food service packaging for restaurants, grocery stores, and specialty markets, as well as industrial packaging. It sells products online. The company was founded in 1911 and is based in Tampa, Florida. Imperial Bag & Paper Co., LLC The Peninsular team will join Imperial.
5/1/2017 Russo and Sons, Inc. Florida Russo and Sons, Inc. engages in construction and demolition activities. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Ocoee, Florida. Bobcat North America, LLC Mike Russo and Marilyn Russo will remain with Russo & Sons.
5/1/2017 Major Commercial Cleaning, Inc. Tennessee Major Commercial Cleaning, Inc. offers janitorial and related facilities services. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee. As of May 1, 2017, Major Commercial Cleaning, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of 4M Building Solutions, Inc. 4M Building Solutions, Inc. 4M Building Solutions, Inc. acquired Major Commercial Cleaning, Inc. from Robert L. Stewart on May 1, 2017. As part of the transaction, Robert L. Stewart joined the 4M Building Solutions team and family as Senior Vice President to oversee the growth strategies for the Nashville Region.
5/1/2017 Trident Distribution, LLC Georgia Trident Distribution, LLC distributes construction products for building contractors. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Cumming, Georgia. Foundation Building Materials, Inc. (NYSE:FBM)
4/25/2017 PetroTech, LLC Mississippi PetroTech, LLC distributes Wayne Fueling Systems. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Plantersville, Mississippi. SPATCO Petroleum Solutions As per the terms, Steven (Brad) Gilmore will join SPATCO Petroleum Solutions as Operations Manager.
4/18/2017 DiversiTech Corporation Georgia DiversiTech Corporation manufactures and supplies equipment pads, A/C condenser pads, service components, and related products for air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical, and swimming pool industries. The company offers its products through wholesale trade and distribution channels, as well as retail home centers and hardware stores in the United States. Permira Advisers Ltd. Permira VI L.P.1 signed a definitive agreement to acquire an unknown majority stake in DiversiTech Corporation from The Resolute Fund III, L.P., a fund managed by The Jordan Company, L.P. on April 18, 2017. The financing included a $325 million first lien term loan, a $120 million second lien term loan, and a $50 million revolving credit facility.
4/7/2017 Power Pro-Tech Services, Inc. Florida Power Pro-Tech Services, Inc. engages in generator sales and services. It offers generators and transfer switches. Power Pro-Tech Services, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is based in Altamonte Springs, Florida. PowerSecure International, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Power Pro-Tech Services becomes a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of PowerSecure.
4/5/2017 First Response, a Tradebe Company Tennessee First Response, a Tradebe Company provides emergency response (ER), remediation, industrial, demolition and abatement, waste management, and consulting and training services. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. TRADEBE Environmental Services, LLC First Response Inc. is now First Response, a Tradebe Company. First Response reported an annual turnover of €12 million in 2016.
4/3/2017 Oneliance Group, LLC North Carolina Oneliance Group, LLC provides property and building maintenance services to general contractors and retail buildings in the United States. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mark and Caroline Stevens acquired an unknown stake in Oneliance Group from Rich Moyer on April 3, 2017.
3/20/2017 SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC South Carolina SolBright Renewable Energy, LLC, an engineering, procurement, and construction firm, designs, builds, and installs solar ground mount systems, rooftop systems, and canopies. It supports military, municipal, and commercial building spaces. Arkados Group, Inc. (OTCPK:AKDS) $14.80 As per the terms of agreement, $3 million will be paid in cash, $4 million in common stock of Arkados Group, $2 million in the assumption of debt and $6 million in the form of 4% Convertible Preferred Stock of the Arkados Group.
2/23/2017 BCH Holdings, Inc. Florida BCH Holdings, Inc. offers mechanical contract services. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Largo, Florida. Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX) $100.00 Earn-out amount to become payable by the company to the extent that BCH’s EBITDA during each of the years following the closing of the transaction through December 31, 2021 exceeds certain thresholds.

Information Technology

M&A Closed Date Target/ Issuer Target State Target Description Buyer/ Investor Enterprise Value ($MM) EV/ Revenue Transaction Comments
6/30/2017 Riskonnect, Inc. Georgia Riskonnect, Inc. develops and offers cloud-based risk management software. The company’s software enables claims administration, incident reporting, root cause analytics, and loss investigation. Thoma Bravo, LLC Thoma Bravo Discover Fund Partnership, a fund managed by Thoma Bravo, LLC, entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Riskonnect, Inc. from Western Technology Investment and other shareholders on June 7, 2017.
6/29/2017 Authentica Solutions, LLC Georgia Authentica Solutions, LLC provides cloud-based technology and solutions for higher education and K-12 school districts. It offers DataSense, a cloud platform that helps school districts to implement new applications and integrate their data with existing applications for data management. BrightBytes Inc. BrightBytes Inc. acquired Authentica Solutions, LLC on June 29, 2017.
6/25/2017 Night Flight Networks LLC Florida Night Flight Networks LLC operates an online streaming network. The company provides content featuring music videos, exclusive interviews, and other premium content. Innovativ Media Group, Inc. (OTCPK:INMG) Innovativ Media Group, Inc. (OTCPK:INMG) acquired an unknown minority stake in Night Flight Networks LLC on June 25, 2017. Innovativ Media purchased the stake in Night Flight with a combination of cash and through the issuance of restricted common shares of Innovativ Media’s stock.
6/16/2017 Tangoe, Inc. (OTCPK:TNGO) Georgia Tangoe, Inc. provides connection lifecycle management (CLM) software and related services to enterprises and service providers worldwide. Its CLM software covers the spectrum of an enterprise’s connection-based assets and services, such as voice and data services, mobile devices and usage, cloud software, infrastructure and services among others. Asentinel LLC $269.90 Asentinel, LLC entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 89.7% stake in Tangoe, Inc. (OTCPK:TNGO) for approximately $240 million on April 27, 2017. Under the terms of the agreement, Asentinel, LLC will acquire all outstanding common shares of Tangoe not already owned by Marlin for $6.5 per share in cash.
6/15/2017 DINETEC Florida DINETEC owns and operates a platform for the restaurant industry. The company offers guest facing innovations, data management, dynamic workflows, menu programs, compliance, and mobile and Wi-Fi integration to as casual dining, fast casual, and quick serve. The company is based in Orlando, Florida. As of June 15, 2017, DINETEC operates as a subsidiary of Sandy Alexander, Inc. Sandy Alexander, Inc. Sandy Alexander, Inc. acquired Dinetec on June 15, 2017. As a result of this acquisition, John Glick and Dinetech will become a part of the Sandy family.
6/14/2017 ExcelPay Business Solutions, LLC Georgia ExcelPay Business Solutions, LLC designs and develops software for payroll and human capital management. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. As of June 14, 2017, ExcelPay Business Solutions, LLC operates as a subsidiary of iSolved HCM. iSolved HCM iSolved HCM acquired ExcelPay Business Solutions, LLC on June 14, 2017. ExcelPay’s staff will continue to operate after the transaction.
6/12/2017 KnowledgeTree, Inc. North Carolina KnowledgeTree, Inc. provides an on-demand sales enablement software solution. Its software predicts which content accelerates deals; pushes winning content to reps based on sales results; surfaces content before reps search; and recommends sales guidance and training materials. The SAVO Group Ltd. The SAVO Group Ltd. acquired KnowledgeTree, Inc. on June 12, 2017.
6/1/2017 Park Road Solutions, Inc. Florida Park Road Solutions, Inc. offers outsourced Chief Technology Officer, Chief Security Officer, and information technology managed services. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Hollywood, Florida. As of June 1, 2017, Park Road Solutions, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Eight Dragons Company. Eight Dragons Company (OTCPK:EDRG) $0.72 Eight Dragons Company (OTCPK:EDRG) acquired Park Road Solutions, Inc. from Jordon Fishman for $0.72 million on June 1, 2017. Under the terms of the agreement, Eight Dragons Company acquired all the equity of Park Road Solutions for a purchase price of eighty thousand shares of Eight Dragons Company’s common stock.
6/1/2017 PointSource, LLC North Carolina PointSource, LLC designs and develops transformative digital solutions for the retail, supply chain, and insurance sectors. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. As of June 1, 2017, PointSource, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Globant S.A. Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) $28.00 Globant S.A. (NYSE:GLOB) entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire PointSource, LLC for $28 million on June 1, 2017. As consideration for the membership interests of PointSource, Globant agreed to pay: (i) $15.5 million in cash within 5 business days of the closing and earn-out payments of up to $12.5 million in the aggregate, contingent upon PointSource’s achievement of specified milestones.
6/1/2017 Integrated Security Systems Inc. Florida Integrated Security Systems Inc. provides full service systems and security integration services primarily in access control, life safety, fire alarm, CCTV, PSIM, and mass notification systems for contractors, developers, corporate, industrial, institutional, pharmaceutical, and healthcare clientele. The company was founded in 1962 and is based in Miami, Florida. As of June 1, 2017, Integrated Security Systems Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Convergint Technologies LLC. Convergint Technologies LLC Convergint Technologies LLC acquired Integrated Security Systems Inc. on June 1, 2017.
5/30/2017 HubLogix, Inc. Georgia HubLogix, Inc. provides an e-Commerce back-end automation solution platform for logistics and distribution companies. Its cloud-based platform connects online storefronts and marketplaces to distributors and supply chain technologies for automating order management processes, such as inventory management, order routing, shipment tracking, and others. Channel Advisor Corporation (NYSE:ECOM) ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE:ECOM) acquired HubLogix, Inc. on May 30, 2017.
5/25/2017 Compass HRM, Inc. Florida Compass HRM, Inc. provides IT based human resource management solutions. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Tampa, Florida. As of May 25, 2017, Compass HRM, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Asure Software, Inc. Asure Software, Inc. (NasdaqCM:ASUR) $6.00 Asure Software, Inc. (NasdaqCM:ASUR) acquired Compass HRM, Inc. from John F. Gibbons, Jonathan S. Gibbons and Joshua Gibbons for $6 million on May 25, 2017. The aggregate consideration for the Compass HRM acquisition consists of $4.5 million in cash and a $1.5 million subordinated promissory note, subject to adjustment. The Compass Note bears interest at an annual rate of 2.0% and matures on May 25, 2022.
5/24/2017 iSIGMA, INC Georgia iSIGMA, INC develops web-based customer care and billing platform for the energy and utilities industry. It offers SIGMA CC&B, a web-based customer care platform that provides an interface for customer care professionals to access customer information, which include service orders, meter reads, rating, billing, and more. Energy Services Group, LLC Energy Services Group, LLC acquired iSIGMA, INC on May 24, 2017.
5/17/2017 GameSim Inc. Florida GameSim Inc. provides products and service for gaming, entertainment, modeling and simulation, and geospatial industries. It offers services in the areas of entertainment platform, game development and engines, geospatial, modeling and simulation, 3D civil engineering and urban planning visualization, art, and software development. Keywords Studios plc (AIM:KWS) $4.81 1.17x Keywords Studios plc (AIM:KWS) acquired GameSim Technologies Inc. from Andrew Tosh, Founder and President, for $4.8 million on May 17, 2017. Under the terms of the agreement, the purchase price was paid $3.2 million in cash, funded from the Group’s existing resources, with the remainder satisfied by the issue of 1.51 million new ordinary shares in Keywords, which will be subject to a one-year lock in period.
5/15/2017 Fair Haven Partners, LLC Georgia Fair Haven Partners, LLC provides engineering and installation services across various platforms for central office, wireless, and data center customers. Its commissioning services include software implementation and configuration; and project completion services include acceptance testing and installation audits. NTI Connect NTI Connect acquired an unknown stake in Fair Haven Partners, LLC on May 15, 2017. Brightwood Capital Advisors LLC, The Private Bank and Alcentra Capital Corp. acted as financial partners for O2 Investment Partners, LLC, parent of NTI Connect. Jerry Hart, Andy Goldsworthy and Jason Willis, founders of Fair Haven Partners will continue to serve and run business at Fair Haven Partners.
5/11/2017 Jester Communications, LLC South Carolina Jester Communications, LLC designs and develops mobile software solutions. It creates customized, intuitive, and consolidated sales support systems, such as Bolster, a set of tools that enhance and simplify communication and sale of the customer’s product line, as well as available in inventory, dealer margin, and supplier modules. Ackmann & Dickenson, Inc. Ackmann & Dickenson, Inc. acquired Jester Communications on May 11, 2017.
5/10/2017 XLOC Inc. North Carolina XLOC Inc. develops localization management solutions for the video game industry worldwide. The company focuses on offering web-based applications for localization management. It offers XLOC solution, an agile game asset management system that simplifies localization with a suite of web-based applications and tools that streamline the asset integration and build process across various games. Keywords Studios plc (AIM:KWS) $0.90 Keywords Studios plc (AIM:KWS) acquired XLOC Inc. from Stephanie O’Malley and Mason Deming for $0.9 million on May 10, 2017. Under the transaction, Keywords is paying a consideration comprised of $0.7 million in cash and will issue 0.02 million new ordinary shares in Keywords, which will be subject to a two-year lock in period. Stephanie O’Malley and Mason Deming founders of XLOC, along with the rest of the XLOC team, will remain in the Group.
5/9/2017 Catavolt, Inc. Georgia Catavolt, Inc. develops cloud computing and mobile technology platforms for business applications. The company focuses on offering mobile app development platform that enables users to create enterprise mobile application. Hexagon AB (OM:HEXA B) Hexagon AB (OM:HEXA B) acquired Catavolt, Inc. from Toba Capital and other shareholders on May 9, 2017. Post-acquisition, Catavolt, Inc. will be fully consolidated into Hexagon AB and the acquisition has no significant impact on Hexagon AB’s earnings.
5/3/2017 Shopfloor Support, LLC Georgia Shopfloor Support, LLC develops shop floor control solutions. The company offers Shopfloor Eye, a wireless Android based data collection and real-time production control solution for sewn product and other diverse product manufacturers. Its solution include worker feedback and plant management system that helps manufacturers to improve shop floor control, track productive and non-productive time, and monitor other key performance indicators across the production floor. Simparel, Inc. Simparel, Inc. acquired Shopfloor Support LLC on May 3, 2017. As part of the transaction, Shopfloor Support partners and developers will continue to provide ongoing product development, customer support, and sales for Simparel SFC from a newly established Simparel office in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
5/3/2017 Morgan 6, LLC South Carolina Morgan 6, LLC develops agile solutions, government IT services, cyber security, and software development services. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in North Charleston, South Carolina. Morgan 6, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Mission Solutions Group, LLC. Mission Solutions Group, LLC Mission Solutions Group, LLC in conjunction with 2 of its Service Disabled Veteran partners acquired Morgan 6, LLC on May 3, 2017. Gavin McCulley serves as President/General Manager at Morgan 6, LLC effective with the date of transaction.
5/2/2017 Web Decisions, LLC North Carolina As of May 2, 2017, Web Decisions, LLC was acquired by Deloitte Digital. Web Decisions, LLC provides database driven marketing solutions. It offers alwaysOn, a real-time enabled omni-channel customer engagement platform that enables marketers to deliver messaging with real-time two-way synchronization of consumer transactions and interactions; and mPulse, a messaging program that launches communication based on consumer’s public social conversations and/or online behavior. Deloitte Digital Deloitte Digital acquired substantially all of the assets of Web Decisions, LLC on May 2, 2017.
5/1/2017 Acculynk, Inc. Georgia Acculynk, Inc. provides payment processing and authentication software solutions for online and mobile commerce markets in the United States, China, India, Puerto Rico, and internationally. It offers PaySecure, a payment gateway that leverages EFT networks to reduce cost, accelerate settlement, and increase security for enterprise merchants, small/mid-sized merchants, and issuers and networks. First Data Corporation (NYSE:FDC) $85.00 First Data Corporation (NYSE:FDC) entered into an agreement to acquire Acculynk, Inc. on March 16, 2017. As a part of transaction, First Data will also acquire Acculynk’s other product offerings including PayGov and Payzur. Acculynk related operations will become part of the First Data Corporation’s Global Business Solutions segment.
4/27/2017 Kredible Technologies, Inc. Georgia Kredible Technologies, Inc., a technology-enabled practice management company, operates a platform for the financial advisory industry. Its platform focuses on an online presence to customer acquisition and growth; and helps advisors to acquire new clients. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. As of April 27, 2017, Kredible Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of AdvisorEngine, Inc. AdvisorEngine, Inc. AdvisorEngine, Inc. acquired Kredible Technologies, Inc. on April 27, 2017. SenaHill Securities, LLC acted as the financial advisor for AdvisorEngine, Inc. Inertia Advisors acted as the financial advisor for Kredible Technologies.
4/26/2017 Raven Tools, LLC Tennessee Raven Tools, LLC develops tools for search engine optimization (SEO), social media/metrics and reporting, pay-per-click, analytics/campaign, and content management. The company’s portfolio includes Site Auditor, a tool that automatically crawls a website to gather data about technical SEO areas, such as search engine visibility, meta data, content, links, images, and page speed, as well as semantics, including schema. TapClicks, Inc. TapClicks, Inc. acquired Raven Tools, LLC on April 26, 2017. After the acquisition, TapClicks will retain Scott Holdren and Jon Henshaw, founders of Raven along with the entire Raven team.
4/23/2017 Crispin Corporation North Carolina Crispin Corporation provides master control automation and media asset management solutions. It offers Crispin Cameo, an automation solution in a single box; and Crispin Veranda, a multi-channel solution for master control automation and asset management. The company also provides Master control automation solutions that include device server/event server solutions; RapidPlayX, a playlist GUI for master control; supervisory view, a monitoring tool. Sony Electronics Professional Solutions Americas Professional Solutions Americas acquired Crispin Corporation on April 23, 2017.
4/21/2017 Mobile Science Technologies Inc. Georgia Mobile Science Technologies Inc. develops web-based software and mobile applications. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Milton, Georgia. As of April 21, 2017, Mobile Science Technologies Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Meridian Waste Solutions, Inc. Meridian Waste Solutions, Inc. $3.91 Meridian Waste Solutions, Inc. (NasdaqCM:MRDN) signed a share exchange agreement to acquire remaining stake in Mobile Science Technologies, Inc. from Walter H. Hall, Jr. and four limited liability companies managed by Jeffrey Cosman for $3.7 million on April 21, 2017.
4/21/2017 OneLife Technologies Corp. Florida OneLife Technologies Corp., a development stage company, focuses on selling and providing services for GPS tracking devices primarily in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company intends to offer AnyTrack GPS, a next generation remote personal locator device, which is used to primarily locate and aid in the timely rescue of missing children, the elderly, and pets. $0.09 Robert Wagner acquired 75.5% stake in Oculus Inc. from Leon Henry for $0.02 million on April 21, 2017. Pursuant to the terms of the transaction, Robert Wagner purchased 35 million shares of Oculus. Leon Henry resigned from all of the positions of the company and Robert Wagner is appointed as the sole member of the Company’s Board of Directors and as the Company’s President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary.
4/19/2017 Computer Technology Solutions, Inc. Alabama Computer Technology Solutions, Inc., an information technology (IT) consulting firm, provides professional services to enterprise clients. It offers software development services, such as enterprise application development, requirements consulting, enterprise application support, and strategic technology planning; portals and collaboration services, which include information architecture, enterprise search offerings, infrastructure planning and deployment, and portal solutions; and business intelligence services, including database, data integration, and reporting and analytics. CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A) CGI Group Inc. (TSX:GIB.A) acquired Computer Technology Solutions, Inc. in cash on April 19, 2017.
4/12/2017 Cirracore, LLC Georgia Cirracore, LLC provides managed enterprise, private, and hybrid cloud solutions for enterprises in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It offers cloud hosting, private cloud, cloud architecture, and desktop virtualization services; managed colocation, managed hosting, managed backup, managed security, and professional services; and disaster recovery services, onsite/offsite backup storage, and disaster recovery supported platforms. Green House Data, Inc. Green House Data, Inc. acquired Cirracore, LLC on April 12, 2017. Post completion founder of Cirracore Fred Tanzella will join Green House Data.
4/12/2017 PayVisors LLC Florida PayVisors LLC operates as an enterprise technology and sales consulting company. It offers consulting services, such as sales process optimization, payment management, and merchant services integrations; white label payment gateway services; merchant services; and collections management for first and third party collections, including skip tracing and credit bureau reporting. The company also sells technology, including UniPay Payment Management Platform, a payment management solution for software developers, corporations, and merchant service and payment service providers. Zift LLC Zift LLC acquired PayVisors on April 12, 2017. Post acquisition, Chad Roll, President of PayVisors, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at Zift LLC and Zift LLC co-founders Nate Hughes and Marc Roberts will operate as Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Zift LLC respectively.
4/11/2017 Williams & Garcia, LLC Georgia Williams & Garcia, LLC designs and implements cloud platform solutions for modern enterprise applications. It offers application development and delivery platforms, loud native infrastructure and orchestration, and modern enterprise application architecture. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. As of April 11, 2017, Williams & Garcia, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Data Blue, LLC. Data Blue, LLC Data Blue, LLC acquired Williams & Garcia, LLC on April 11, 2017.
4/10/2017 Myriad Software Productions, LLC North Carolina Myriad Software Productions, LLC develops data classification and governance platform. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. As of April 10, 2017, Myriad Software Productions, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Appiphany Technologies Holdings Corp. Appiphany Technologies Inc. (OTCPK:APHD) Appiphany Technologies Holdings Corp. (OTCPK:APHD) acquired ClassiDocs on April 10, 2017. Pursuant to the transaction, Jason Remillard will be appointed President of IP Risk Control and will lead product management, field and channel sales enablement, and OEM/distribution partnerships with leading partners in DLP, identity and access governance, end point security, and data encryption.
4/3/2017 Fobess Inc. Florida As of April 3, 2017, Fobess Inc. was acquired by Across Borders Management Consulting Group LLC. Fobess Inc. develops web-based applications for companies to run their operations, manage their data, communicate their information and be more productive for profits. The company offers consulting services in open source development, customer relationship management (CRM) and human resource management (HRM) software, and e-College software development. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Mt. Dora, Florida. Across Borders Management Consulting Group LLC Across Borders Management Consulting Group LLC signed an agreement to acquire Fobess on March 23, 2017. Fobess will operate as Across Borders’ product division. The two entities will combine operations into Across Borders’ Mount Dora building. 10 employees will join Across Borders from Fobess.
4/3/2017 Zycron, Inc. Tennessee Zycron, Inc. offers information technology (IT) services and solutions in the United States and internationally. The company provides IT consulting and outsourcing, application development and management, software engineering, and project management services. It also offers enterprise resource planning systems, Web and wireless banking and payment solutions, business intelligence and development tools, logistics and transportation solutions, and mobile applications. BG Staffing, LLC $22.99 0.60x BG Staffing, LLC acquired substantially all assets of Zycron, Inc. from Darrell S. Freeman for $23 million on April 3, 2017. As part of consideration BG Staffing paid $18.5 million cash and issued 0.7067 million unregistered common shares of BG Staffing Inc. and also assume certain liabilities.
4/3/2017 Global HR Research, LLC Florida Global HR Research, LLC provides pre-hire intelligence solutions in the United States. The company offers GlobalHiRe Group Connect solution that provides PEO, franchise, and association screening, as well as hiring solutions; GlobalHiRe Small Enterprise, a Web-based background-check solution for small businesses; GlobalHiRe Medium Enterprise and Large Enterprise solutions, which provide screening management services for medium-sized businesses; and SwiftHire, a background-screening tool that allows applicants to initiate the screening process by submitting the information online. Renovo Capital, LLC $30.00 Renovo Capital, LLC acquired substantially all assets of Global HR Research, LLC from Patriot National, Inc. (NYSE:PN) for $30 million on April 3, 2017. The purchase price is up to $30 million, plus the assumption of certain liabilities. Specifically, $20 million was paid to Global HR Research in cash at closing and $5 million is deposited into escrow for possible purchase price and working capital adjustments, satisfaction of certain conditions and any indemnification claims.
4/3/2017 Connextions, Inc. Florida Connextions, Inc., a technology and business process outsourcing company, develops and provides health care consumer engagement solutions. The company offers bConnected, a consumer engagement platform that provides insurance agents and health care exchanges with analytics that drive scoring and segmentation, and guide them to the next right step to deliver the right message to the right consumer at the right time. TeleTech Healthcare Solutions, Inc. $80.00 TeleTech Healthcare Solutions, Inc. acquired Connextions, Inc. from OptumHealth Holdings, LLC for $80 million on April 3, 2017. The consideration is subject to net working capital adjustment. TeleTech expects the acquisition to add approximately $115 million in revenue annually and to be EBITDA accretive in 2017.
4/3/2017 Blue Acorn, Inc. South Carolina Blue Acorn, Inc., an e-commerce agency, designs, develops, markets, and optimizes e-commerce solutions for mid-market and enterprise organizations. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Charleston, South Carolina. Beringer Capital Beringer Capital Fund III L.P. of Beringer Capital acquired a stake in Blue Acorn on April 3, 2017. Following the transaction, the Blue Acorn team will continue to operate independently under Eichelberger’s leadership. Blue Acorn’s management retains a significant equity interest in the company, post completion of the transaction.

Materials

M&A Closed Date Target/ Issuer Target State Target Description Buyer/ Investor Enterprise Value ($MM) EV/ Revenue Transaction Comments
6/26/2017 MFG Chemical, Inc. Georgia MFG Chemical, Inc. manufactures polymers, surfactants, and esters for applications in oil field, water treatment, mining, coatings, and agricultural markets. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is based in Dalton, Georgia. Platte River Equity Platte River Equity III, L.P., fund of Platte River Equity acquired a majority interest in MFG Chemical from Charles E. Gavin, III on June 26, 2017. Under the terms of the transaction, Charles E. Gavin, III will maintain a minority equity interest in MFG alongside Platte River and management.
6/8/2017 Rutland Holdings, Inc. North Carolina As of June 8, 2017, operates as a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation. PolyOne Corporation (NYSE:POL) PolyOne Corporation (NYSE:POL) acquired Rutland Holdings, Inc. from The Riverside Company on June 8, 2017.
6/8/2017 Cyclo Industries, Inc. Florida Cyclo Industries, Inc., a specialty chemicals company, provides car care product accessories and specialty aerosols in the performance, maintenance, and appearance markets. It offers products in various categories, such as lubricants, fuel and diesel additives, brake, cleaner, engine/transmission, appearance, adhesives/sealants, anaerobic, and specialty products. Niteo Products, LLC Niteo Products, LLC acquired substantially all the assets of Cyclo Industries, Inc. from Pidilite USA, Inc. on June 8, 2017. All operations of Cyclo Industries will continue to be conducted from the Jupiter facility, and will continue to be led by Vice President Doug Salazar.
6/8/2017 Atlanta Rotomolding Inc. Georgia Atlanta Rotomolding Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures molded plastic parts and assemblies. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Decatur, Georgia. As of June 8, 2017, Atlanta Rotomolding Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Diversified Plastics, Inc. Diversified Plastics, Inc. Diversified Plastics, Inc. acquired Atlanta Rotomolding Inc. on June 8, 2017. Diversified Plastics will accommodate both equipment and employees from Atlanta Rotomolding into its Union Point, Ga., facility.
4/5/2017 Europa Manufacturing, Inc. Florida Europa Manufacturing, Inc. provides sheet metal fabrication, powdercoating, electromechanical prototyping, electroplating, and welding services. Europa Manufacturing, Inc. was formerly Europa Metal Fabricators known as Europa Metal Fabricators, Inc. SenTech EAS Corporation SenTech EAS Corporation acquired assets of Europa Metal Fabricators, Inc. on April 5, 2017. Europa Metal Fabricators will be renamed Europa Manufacturing, Inc. and will operate as an independent division of SenTech EAS Corporation located in Boca Raton, Florida.
3/29/2017 Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. Georgia Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. supplies pressure-impregnated kiln-dried lumber and plywood products for fire retardant and preservative applications in the United States and Canada. It offers interior pressure-impregnated fire-retardant treated lumber and plywood products for enclosed structural applications; and for applications directly exposed to the weather or high humidity, outdoors, and indoors. Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) Graham Holdings Company (NYSE:GHC) entered into a letter of intent to acquire Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. from Berggruen Holdings, Inc. and others on March 29, 2017. Barry Holden, president, and the Hoover management team will continue to run the business. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter.
2/27/2017 Pexco LLC Georgia Pexco LLC engages in designing, engineering, fabricating, and delivering custom plastic extrusion products for customers in North America. The company offers standard and custom parts and components to manufacturers and end-users in aerospace, medical, industrial, life science, commercial, and consumer markets. PPC Industries, Inc. PPC Industries, Inc. agreed to acquire Pexco LLC from Odyssey Investment Partners Fund IV, L.P., fund managed by Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC on February 27, 2017.

Source: CapitalIQ