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Hennessy & Simmons LLC continues to maintain a strong
focus on its investment efforts in distribution businesses.
CHS has a longstanding commitment to the value-added distribution
sector as evidenced by our current investments in Kranson
Industries, Beacon Roofing Supply, United Central Industrial
Supply and Houston Wire & Cable. CHS has also realized
attractive returns on its investments in SCP Pool Corporation
and Utiliserve.
CHS is one of the most active investors in
distribution businesses with a proven track record of building
these companies both internally and through add-on acquisitions.
CHS’ track record makes us a valuable partner for management
teams of distribution companies. CHS also has over $500 million
of available equity capital to invest during the next few
years and is particularly focused on the following distribution
segments:
- Distributors of niche industrial parts or equipment,
with electronic catalog capabilities
- Distributors of specialty consumer products to an independent
customer base
- Value-added distributors of packaging materials
- Distributors of specialty building materials
Founded in 1988, Code Hennessy & Simmons
LLC is a Chicago-based private equity firm that manages approximately
$1.5 billion of capital in four funds. CHS focuses on building
shareholder value in middle market companies through strong
relationships with management teams and sound investment strategies.
CHS targets majority-ownership opportunities in companies
valued between $50-$400 million and has completed over 160
transactions in its fifteen year history. The firm will honor
standard buy-side arrangements with brokers and investment
bankers. |
