Past Investments:
Since inception of the fund in 2000, Accretive Capital Partners has owned the following companies which were either taken private or acquired by a strategic buyer:
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Del Frisco’s Restaurant Group, Inc. - Del Frisco’s was a 78-restaurant chain operating as Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, Del Frisco's Grille, Barcelona Wine Bar, and bartaco. Del Frisco's was acquired by L Catterton and partially sold to Tilman Fertitta's restaurant company, Landry's Inc. in September 2019.
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Convergys Corporation - Convergys was a global leader in customer experience outsourcing, operating 136 contact centers in 33 countries. The Company helped clients interact with their customers in 58 languages via voice, chat, email, and interactive voice response. Convergys was acquired by Concentrix, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX) in October 2018.
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Inventure Foods Inc. - Inventure Foods was a leading marketer and manufacturer of healthy, natural, and indulgent specialty snack foods. The business began as a potato chip manufacturer founded by Donald and James Poore in 1986. In December 2017, Inventure was acquired by Utz Quality Foods Inc, a privately-owned snack foods manufacturer founded in 1921.
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American Capital, Ltd. - American Capital was a publicly traded private equity firm and global asset manager. The company originated, underwrote, and managed investments in middle market private equity, leveraged finance, real estate, and structured products. American Capital was acquired by Ares Management (NYSE: ARES) in January 2017.
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Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd. - Actions is a leading Chinese fabless semiconductor company providing comprehensive multimedia and mobile internet system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for portable consumer electronics. Actions was taken private by an investor consortium led by former CEO Niccolo Chen in December 2016.
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Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. - Fairchild developed, manufactured, and sold power management, non-power semiconductor, and MEMS-based solutions. Its products were used in end market applications including industrial, home appliance, automotive, mobile, server and cloud computing, lighting, and consumer electronics. Fairchild was acquired by ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON) in September 2016.
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. - Krispy Kreme is a leading branded retailer and wholesaler of high-quality doughnuts, together with complementary products, including a broad array of coffees and other beverages. Its principal business, which began in 1937, is owning and franchising Krispy Kreme stores. Krispy Kreme was acquired by Joh. A. Benckiser Group in July 2016.
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Claude Resources, Inc. - Claude Resources was a gold exploration and mining company based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and involved in the acquisition, exploration, and development of precious metal properties. Since 1991, the company had produced over 1,100,000 ounces of gold from its wholly-owned operations. Claude Resources was acquired by Silver Standard Resources, Inc. in May 2016.
Learn More: SEC Form 40-F >> |
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MCG Capital Corporation - MCG Capital was a business development company that provided capital and advisory services to lower middle-market businesses in the United States. The company's investment capital was used to finance acquisitions, recapitalizations, buyouts, organic growth, and working capital. MCG Capital was acquired by PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. (NYSE: PFLT) in August 2015.
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ChinaEdu Corporation - ChinaEdu is a leading online educational service provider to Chinese universities. The company also offers online tutoring services to primary and secondary school students, operates primary and secondary schools, and markets English language curriculum programs. ChinaEdu was taken private by management in April 2014.
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Harris Interactive Inc. - Harris Interactive is an international market research firm known widely for The Harris Poll® and for its role in pioneering online market research methods. The company serves clients through its offices in North America and Europe and via a global network of independent market research firms. Harris Interactive was acquired by Nielsen Holdings N.V. in February 2014.
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Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. - Caribou Coffee is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse operator in the United States. At September 30, 2012, the company had 610 coffeehouses, including 202 franchised locations, located in 22 states, the District of Columbia, and ten international markets. Caribou Coffee was acquired by Joh. A. Benckiser Group in January 2013.
Learn More: SEC Form 10-K >> I Case Study >> |
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Adams Golf, Inc. - Adams Golf designs, assembles, markets, and distributes premium quality, technologically innovative golf clubs for all skill levels. The company also develops products under the “Yes! Putters”, “Women's Golf Unlimited”, “Lady Fairway” and “Square 2 brands”. Adams Golf was acquired by Taylormade Golf in June 2012.
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Access Plans, Inc. - Access Plans provides consumer membership plans, healthcare savings membership plans, and marketing for individual major medical health insurance products. The company offers major medical health insurance products through a national network of independent agents. Access Plans was acquired by Aon Affinity (NYSE: AON) in May 2012.
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China Security & Surveillance Technology, Inc. - CSST is engaged in manufacturing, distributing, installing, and servicing surveillance products, systems, and services. The company also develops surveillance and safety related software for governmental entities, non-profit organizations, and commercial entities in China. CSST was taken private by the CEO, Guoshen Tu, in September 2011.
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Allied Capital Corporation - Allied Capital was a private equity investment firm and mezzanine capital lender providing debt and equity capital for leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, and restructurings of established businesses. Allied was the oldest public business development company in the U.S. until it was acquired by Ares Capital Corporation (NYSE: ARES) in April 2010.
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Monterey Gourmet Foods, Inc. - Monterey Gourmet Foods is a producer and distributor of gourmet refrigerated food products to grocery and club stores throughout the United States and in selected regions in Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Monterey Gourmet Foods was bought by Pulmuone Cornerstone Corporation in December 2009.
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Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. - Catalyst Semiconductor designed, developed, and marketed a broad line of reprogrammable nonvolatile memory and analog/mixed-signal products used by manufacturers of consumer, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive electronic products. Catalyst was bought by ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ: ON) in October 2008.
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GEHL Company - Gehl designs, manufactures, and distributes compact equipment for construction and agriculture applications. Its equipment and related attachments are used in a variety of earthmoving and material handling applications. The company also provides financing for its dealers and their customers. Gehl was acquired by major stakeholder Manitou BF S.A. in October 2008.
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Memry Corporation - Memry provides products primarily to the medical device industry using the company’s proprietary shape memory alloy, and polymer-extrusion technologies. The company also produces a limited number of products for the commercial and industrial market. Memry was acquired for $78.4 million by SAES Getters in September 2008.
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Varsity Group Incorporated - Varsity Group provided textbooks and school supplies to private K-12 schools, colleges, and distance and continuing education markets. Its textbook program, eduPartners, was the first online bookstore solution focused on meeting the needs of private middle and high schools nationwide. Varsity Group was acquired by Follett Corporation in April 2008.
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Praecis Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Praecis is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel compounds with the potential to address unmet medical needs or improve existing therapies. Praecis was acquired by GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE: GSK) in February 2007.
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Sitel Corporation - Sitel is a leader in the customer touch marketplace and provides business process consulting, outsourcing, and technology to its clients. The company specializes in the design, implementation, and operation of multi-channel contact center solutions. Sitel was acquired by Onex subsidiary, ClientLogic Corporation (TSX: ONEX) in January 2007.
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Opinion Research Corporation - Opinion Research delivers tailored research solutions to its clients. The company collects customer, market, employee, and demographic data by utilizing computer-assisted telephone interviews, internet-based data collection techniques, personal interviews, and mail questionnaires. Opinion Research was acquired by InfoUSA in December 2006.
Learn More: SEC Form 10-K >> |
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Excelligence Learning Corporation - Excelligence is a developer, manufacturer, and retailer of educational products sold to child care programs, preschools, elementary schools, and consumers. The company sells proprietary products early to childhood and elementary students via a multi-channel distribution network. Excelligence was taken private by Thoma Cressey and the CEO, Ron Elliott, in December 2006.
Learn More: SEC Form 10-K >> I Case Study >> |
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Rent-Way Inc. - Rent-Way offered home entertainment equipment, furniture, computers, major appliances, and jewelry to customers under rental-purchase agreements allowing customers to obtain ownership of the merchandise at the conclusion of the rental period. The company also provided prepaid local phone service to consumers. Rent-Way was acquired by Rent-a-Center in November 2006.
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Whitehall Jewelers Inc. - Whitehall Jewelers was a specialty retailer of fine jewelry with stores found in regional and super regional shopping malls. The company operated stores under the names Whitehall Co. Jewelers, Lundstrom Jewelers, and Marks Bros. Jewelers. Whitehall was acquired by Prentice Capital Management and the Holtzman Opportunity Fund in June 2006.
Learn More: SEC Form 10-K >> |
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Tommy Hilfiger Corporation - Tommy Hilfiger Corporation designs, sources, and markets men’s and women’s sportswear, activewear, jeanswear and childrenswear. The company’s products can be found in leading department and specialty stores across the globe. Tommy Hilfiger Corporation was acquired by Apax Partners in May 2006.
Learn More: SEC Form 10-K >> I Case Study >> |
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Brookstone Inc. - Brookstone is a nationwide retailer that offers specialty products through internet, store, and catalog sales. Its strategy is to develop and sell unique, innovative, Brookstone-branded products, in addition to other unique products not widely distributed. Brookstone was acquired by OSIM International, JW Childs Equity Partners, and Tamasek Capital in October 2005.
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Dixon Ticonderoga Company - Dixon Ticonderoga is one of America's oldest corporations and has been an industry leading manufacturer of writing and drawing pencils, pens, artist materials, felt tip markers, industrial markers, lumber crayons, correction materials and allied products since 1795. Dixon Ticonderoga was acquired by FILA S.p.A. in March 2005.
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Edelbrock Corporation - Edelbrock is one of America’s leading manufacturers and marketers of specialty performance automotive aftermarket parts. The company has seven locations: four in Torrance and three in San Jacinto, California, totaling over 500,000 square feet. Edelbrock was taken private by the CEO, Victor Edelbrock, in December 2004.
Learn More: SEC Form 10-K >> I Case Study >> |
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Nautica Enterprises Inc. - Nautica is a leading branded apparel maker offering men’s and women’s outerwear, underwear, and swimwear. The company’s products are sold in department stores, specialty stores, and outlet stores across the United States. Other Nautica brands include: Earl Jean, John Varvatos, E. Magrath, and Byron Nelson. Nautica was bought out by VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) in August 2003.
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Official Payments, Inc. - Official Payments provides electronic payment options to government entities. The company offers credit cards and debit cards to pay federal and state income taxes, sales and use taxes, real estate and personal property taxes, tuition payments, and other government- imposed taxes and fees. Official Payments was acquired by Tier Technologies in July 2002.
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The Wackenhut Corporation - G4S Wackenhut is an American security services company focusing on three major businesses worldwide: security related and operational support services, development and management of privatized detention facilities, and personnel employee leasing and temporary services. Wackenhut was acquired for $570 million by Group 4 Falck in May 2002.
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Stearns & Lehman, Inc. - Stearns & Lehman manufactures and markets specialty food products, including coffee and espresso flavorings, syrups, extracts, flavorings, dressings, and specialty sugars. Customers include: Starbucks, The Olive Garden, Denny’s, Godiva Chocolatier, General Foods, and Sysco Food Service. Stearns & Lehman was taken private by the Kerry Group, PLC in March 2002.
Learn More: SEC Form 10-K >> I Case Study >> |
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Children's Comprehensive Services, Inc. - Children’s Comprehensive Services provides education, treatment, and juvenile justice services for at-risk and troubled youth. The company operates both nonresidential programs and residential treatment centers. Children’s Comprehensive Services was taken private by Aspen Education Group and management in January 2002.
Learn More: SEC Form 10-K >> I Case Study >> |
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The Leslie Fay Company, Inc. - The Leslie Fay Company sold career, evening, and social occasion dresses and sportswear through leading department and specialty stores nationwide. Its products covered a broad retail price range and selection suitable for different ages, sizes, and fashion preferences. Leslie Fay was taken private by TCR in November 2001.
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