We are pleased to announce a successful exit from AFS Technologies through a sale to an affiliate of Goldman, Sachs & Co.
In 2006, Merion provided subordinated debt and equity to provide funding for an acquisition and additional working capital. During Merion’s investment, AFS grew revenues over 6x and operating income over 10x.
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Merion Announces New Investment in Catalog / E-Commerce Market
Merion Investment Partners provided subordinated debt for the purchase of SL NEWCO, LLC, doing business as Shades of Light.
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Merion and Arctaris Provide $5.5M Funding for Amtech
Royalty Financing Solution Provides Growth Capital to Manufacturer in Rural Washington
11/17/2011
Arctaris Press Release
BOSTON, November 16, 2011 – Arctaris Income Fund, LP, and Merion Investment Partners II, LP, have provided an innovative form of royalty debt financing to Amtech LLC, a fiberglass components manufacturer based in the State of Washington. Read more
Merion Portfolio Company Closes on Acquisition
Merion Portfolio Company Closes on AcquisitionDatabank Announces Acquisition of Information Access Systems, Inc.
11/2/2011
Svoboda Press Release
Chicago, IL – November 2, 2011 – Databank IMX, LLC (“Databank” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Svoboda Capital Partners LLC (“SC”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Information Access Systems, Inc. (“IAS”). The transaction is the first add-on acquisition for Databank since SC invested in January 2011. Specific terms of the transaction were undisclosed. Read more
Merion Exits its Investment in ShelterLogic, LLC
Matrix Announces Ninth Transaction Closing for 2011, The Acquisition of ShelterLogic, LLC by RFE Investment Partners and Charter Oak Equity, LP
9/6/2011
Matrix Press Release
RICHMOND, VA – September 6, 2011 – Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. announced today the sale of ShelterLogic, LLC and its subsidiaries to a private equity investor group led by RFE Investment Partners and Charter Oak Equity, LP in conjunction with management. Financing for the transaction was provided solely by Connecticut sources, with Smith Whiley & Co. providing the subordinated debt and an equity co-investment and TD Bank, NA providing the senior debt. The Company was previously owned primarily by institutional investors Albion Investors, LLC and Montauk Capital. Read more
Merion Exits its Investment in AFS Technologies, Inc.
AFS Completes Equity and Debt Recapitalization to Fund Strategic Acquisitions
9/1/2011
Company Press Release
PHOENIX, AZ – September 1, 2011 – AFS Technologies, Inc. (“AFS”), a leading provider of software solutions to the food and beverage industry, announced today that it has concluded an equity financing led by Goldman, Sachs & Co. In addition, AFS has arranged for senior debt financing from TPG Specialty Lending and Wells Fargo Capital Finance, part of Wells Fargo & Company. Read more
Merion Announces Exit in Specialty Manufacturer
We are pleased to announce a successful exit from Pleatco LLC via a recapitalization.
In 2006, Merion provided the subordinated debt to support the purchase of Pleatco by two entrepreneurs.
Merion Exits Cargo Airport Services
ICV Partners Announces Acquisition of Cargo Airport Services
4/5/2011
ICV Press Release
NEW YORK, April 5, 2011 – ICV Partners (ICV), a private investment firm focused on investments in smaller middle market companies, announced today the acquisition of Cargo Airport Services (CAS), a leading provider of innovative cargo handling solutions, from MidMark Capital, the Weinberg Bell Group and other shareholders. Chief Executive Officer Michael Duffy and the CAS executive team have also invested in the transaction. Read more
Merion Announces New Investment in Databank Acquisition Corp
Svoboda Capital Partners LLC Announces Major Investment in Databank Acquisition Corp
1/6/2011
Svoboda Press Release
CHICAGO, IL – January 6, 2011 – Svoboda Capital Partners LLC (“SC”) today announced it has partnered with executive management and Merion Investment Partners (“Merion”) to invest in Databank IMX, LLC (“Databank” or the “Company”). This transaction is the sixth investment for Svoboda, Collins Fund II L.P. The Structured Finance Group of Fifth Third Bank provided a senior debt facility and Merion also provided subordinated debt to complete the transaction. Read more
Merion Announces New Investment in Databank Acquisition Corp
Svoboda Capital Partners LLC Announces Major Investment in Databank Acquisition Corp
1/6/2011
Svoboda Press Release
CHICAGO, IL – January 6, 2011 – Svoboda Capital Partners LLC (“SC”) today announced it has partnered with executive management and Merion Investment Partners (“Merion”) to invest in Databank IMX, LLC (“Databank” or the “Company”). This transaction is the sixth investment for Svoboda, Collins Fund II L.P. The Structured Finance Group of Fifth Third Bank provided a senior debt facility and Merion also provided subordinated debt to complete the transaction. Read more