The transactions listed below include certain transactions executed by the partners of Fidus prior to forming the firm.
| Advanced Accessory Systems, Inc. |
Supplier of roof racks and towing systems for the automotive OEM market and the automotive aftermarket. |
JP Morgan Partners |
Sellside |
Castle Harlan |
| AIMCOR Minerals Division |
Miner and distributor of various industrial minerals (primarily southern bentonite and olivine) for use by the U.S. foundry industry. |
Private |
Sellside |
Unimin Corp. |
| Aircraft Products Company |
Manufacturer of galley structures and food service equipment for the worldwide commercial aircraft industry. |
The Pullman Company / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
BE Avionics, Inc. |
| Akron Standard |
Manufacturer of precision testing equipment for the worldwide tire, wheel, and auto industries. |
Eagle-Picher Industries |
Divestiture |
Illinois Tool Works Inc. |
| American Engineered Components |
Manufacturer of highly engineered metal stamped components. |
Harding Group |
Sellside |
Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison |
| American Metal Products |
Manufacturer of air distribution and HVAC products primarily for the residential housing market. |
Masco Corporation |
Divestiture |
Tomkins plc |
| AMTROL, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of water system tanks and accessories, disposable gas containers, water heaters, and other commercial products. |
Private |
Financing |
|
| APP Pharmaceuticals |
Leading manufacturer of generic injectable pharmaceutical products. |
Abraxis Bioscience, Inc. |
Spin-off |
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| Ashta Chemicals |
Intermediate producer of various potassium-based chemical products. |
GE Capital Corporation |
Sellside |
Management |
| Atco Products, Inc. |
Manufacturer of air-conditioning parts for the automotive aftermarket. |
Winter Park Capital Company |
Sellside |
Cortec Group |
| Bellefonte Lime Company and GenLime Group LP |
Manufactures specialty lime products for a variety of industries. GenLime produces aggregate lime for the construction and industrial markets. |
Allied Capital Corp. / PNC Equity |
Sellside |
Management |
| Blue Ox Industries, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer and distributor of trusses and wall panels for residential construction. |
Private |
Sellside |
Stock Building Supply, Inc. / Wolseley plc |
| Brass Eagle |
Designer and manufacturer of paintball products. |
Brass Eagle / Charter Oak Capital Partners |
Sellside |
K2, Inc. |
| Burke Industries, Inc. |
Manufactures engineered elastomeric aerospace components, commercial rubber flooring products, and automotive/industrial hose products. |
CHF Capital Partners |
Sellside |
J.F. Lehman & Co. |
| CII Technologies Inc. |
Manufacturer of high-performance electromechanical components, such as relays and solenoids. |
Stonebridge Partners |
Sellside |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
| Compression Polymers Holdings LLC (A) |
Leading manufacturer of engineered plastic products for the building materials and industrial markets, including AzekŪ trimboards. |
Whitney & Co. / Clearview Capital |
Financing |
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| Compression Polymers Holdings LLC (B) |
Leading manufacturer of engineered plastic products for the building materials and industrial markets, including AzekŪ trimboards. |
Whitney & Co. / Clearview Capital |
Sellside |
AEA Investors |
| Conbraco Industries, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of a comprehensive line of ball valves and complementary flow control products. |
Private |
Sellside |
Management |
| CONTECH Construction Products, Inc. (A) |
Manufacturer and distributor of engineered products for the site construction industry, specializing in drainage, stormwater, bridge, and earth stabilization solutions. |
Butler Capital Corporation |
Financing |
|
| CONTECH Construction Products, Inc. (B) |
Manufacturer and distributor of engineered products for the site construction industry, specializing in drainage, stormwater, bridge, and earth stabilization solutions. |
Apax Partners |
Buyside |
|
| Corrflex Graphics |
Manufacturer of temporary point-of-purchase displays. |
Allied Capital Corp. |
Sellside |
Sunoco Products |
| Cressona Aluminum |
Leading independent aluminum extruder. |
Private |
Sellside |
Alumax, Inc. |
| Dines Industrial Group |
Manufacturer of components for heavy truck and trailer segment. |
Nautic Partners |
Sellside |
Tuthill Corp. |
| Directed Electronics |
Provider of consumer electronics for the automotive aftermarket. |
Trivest Inc. |
Financing |
|
| Disguise Inc. |
Manufacturer of Halloween costumes and accessories. |
Private |
Sellside |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
| Durand Forms, Inc. / Shelter Systems Corporation |
Manufacturer of concrete forming systems and engineered trusses for residential construction. |
Max Capital |
Sellside |
Watermill Ventures |
| Dynapower / Stratopower |
Manufacturer of hydraulic pumps, motors, and systems for aerospace and industrial applications. |
General Signal Corp. |
Divestiture |
Trinova Corp. / Vickers, Inc. |
| Ellison Extrusion Systems / Ellison Windows & Doors |
Manufacturer of vinyl windows and doors. |
Private |
Sellside |
The Atrium Companies |
| Emb-Tex Corp. |
Fully integrated manufacturer of embroideries in the U.S. |
Private |
Sellside |
Chebegue |
| Encompass Lighting Group
|
Designer and manufacturer of branded low-voltage residential and commercial lighting fixtures. |
Harbour Group |
Sellside |
Quality Home Brands /
Quad-C |
| Environmental Air Control |
Manufacturer of consumer / industrial air purification equipment. |
Allied Capital Corp. |
Sellside |
Honeywell, Inc. / Donaldson Company |
| Fluidrive, Inc. (A) |
Leading manufacturer of steerable hydraulic drive axle systems and air suspensions for agricultural and industrial markets. |
Metapoint Partners |
Sellside |
Rutledge & Company |
| Fluidrive, Inc. (B) |
Leading manufacturer of steerable hydraulic drive axle systems and air suspensions for agricultural and industrial markets. |
Rutledge & Company |
Sellside |
Tuthill Corp. |
| General Aluminum Company |
Manufacturer of aluminum and vinyl windows for single- and multi-family homes. |
Private |
Sellside |
MI Home Products, Inc. |
| Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. |
Leading marketer and producer of branded infant and toddler apparel and related products. |
Citicorp Venture Capital |
Sellside |
Kellwood Company |
| GS Roofing Products Company, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of roofing products in the U.S. |
Private |
Sellside |
St. Gobain / CertainTeed Corp. |
| Heat, Inc. |
Manufacturer of vinyl windows for the new construction and repair/remodel sectors. |
H.I.G. Capital Management |
Sellside |
The Atrium Companies |
| Humphreys, Inc. |
Manufacturer and marketer of belts and personal leather goods. |
Kelso & Company |
Sellside |
Randa Corp. |
| Integrated Aerospace, Inc. |
Manufacturer of landing gear and external fuel tanks. |
Brockway Moran & Partners |
Sellside |
Smiths Group plc |
| Integrated Defense Technologies, Inc. |
Developer and manufacturer of electronics and technology products to the defense and intelligence industries. |
DRS Technologies, Inc. |
Buyside |
|
| Jakel |
Producer of electric motors and metal stampings for the appliance and other related industries. |
Howard Industries |
Sellside |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
| Johnson Controls - Engineered Plastics Division |
Manufacturer of injection molded and blow molded plastic parts and subassemblies for automotive OEMs. |
Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Divestiture |
Carlisle Companies |
| Johnson Controls - N.A. Injection Molding Operations |
Manufacturer of automotive exterior and interior injection molded components. |
Johnson Controls, Inc. |
Divestiture |
Becker Ventures, LLC. |
| Johnstown Wire Technologies, Inc. |
Manufacturer of drawn steel wire for automotive, building products, and industrial applications. |
TMB Industries |
Sellside |
Dubin Clark & Company |
| Julius Koch USA, Inc. |
Manufacturer of cord and ladder tape used in window blinds and shades. |
Metapoint Partners |
Sellside |
Allied Capital Corp. and Management |
| Juno Lighting, Inc. (A) |
Leading manufacturer of branded residential and commercial lighting fixtures. |
Fremont Partners |
Financing |
|
| Juno Lighting, Inc. (B) |
Leading manufacturer of branded residential and commercial lighting fixtures. |
Fremont Partners |
Sellside |
Schneider Electric SA |
| Kinney Vacuum Company |
Manufacturer and marketer of rotary piston and liquid ring vacuum pumps. |
General Signal Corp. |
Divestiture |
Tuthill Corp. |
| Kohler Co. |
Leading manufacturer of branded kitchen and bath products. |
Private |
Financing |
|
| Lear Siegler - Beauti-Glide |
Manufacturer of steel bed frames and other related products such as rollaway beds and crib frames. |
Lear Siegler / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. |
| Lear Siegler - Jennings Corp. |
Manufacturer of vacuum capacitors and contactors. |
Lear Siegler / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Joslyn Corp. |
| Lear Siegler - Measurement Controls Corp. |
Manufacturer of test control systems. |
Lear Siegler / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Bowthorpe plc |
| Lear Siegler - No-Sag |
One of the nation's largest manufacturers of springs, formed wire, formed metal, and polyurethane foam products for the furniture, bedding, and automotive industries. |
Lear Siegler / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. |
| Lear Siegler - RWM Casters Corp. |
Manufacturer of casters and wheels used in industrial applications such as materials handling equipment. |
Lear Siegler / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Staunton Capital |
| Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Vinyl Siding Division |
Manufacturer of vinyl siding. |
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation |
Divestiture |
KP Building Products Inc. / Kaycan Ltd. |
| Loveshaw Corp. |
Manufacturer of packaging and ink-jet coding equipment for corrugated container applications. |
Berkshire Partners |
Sellside |
Illinois Tool Works Inc. |
| M. A. Hanna - CIMCO Molding Division |
Manufacturer of injection molded plastic parts for a variety of industries. |
M. A. Hanna Company |
Divestiture |
Berkshire Partners / InteSys Technologies, Inc. |
| Masterview Window Company, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of aluminum residential windows and doors in the Southwest. |
Publicker Industries |
Divestiture |
BancBoston Ventures |
| Metal Powder Products Company |
Manufacturer of precision powdered metal components for OEMs. |
Private |
Sellside |
Charter Oak Partners |
| Mitsubishi - Atlanta Precision Molding |
Manufacturer of high precision, optical quality plastic injection molded jewel cases for the music industry. |
Mitsubishi Corp. |
Divestiture |
Palladium Equity Partners |
| Mitsubishi - Europe Precision Molding |
Manufacturer of high precision, optical quality plastic injection molded jewel cases for the music industry. |
Mitsubishi Corp. |
Divestiture |
Palladium Equity Partners |
| Morton Metalcraft Co. |
Producer of sheet metal components for agricultural equipment manufacturers. |
Private |
Sellside |
Three Cities Research / MLX Corp. |
| National Gypsum Company |
Fully integrated manufacturer and supplier of gypsum wallboard and other building products. |
Private |
Financing |
|
| National Metalwares, Inc. |
Manufacturer of high-quality finished steel tubular components for diversified OEMs. |
Varlen Corp. |
Divestiture |
LaSalle Capital Group |
| National Picture & Frame Co. |
Manufacturer of picture frames and framed art. |
National Picture & Frame Co. / Code Hennessy & Simmons |
Sellside |
Colonnade Capital |
| Nationwide Homes, Inc. |
Manufacturer of custom-built modular homes. |
Private |
Sellside |
Harbert Management Corporation |
| Nice Pak |
Manufacturer of wipes for the consumer and health care markets. |
Private |
Advisory |
|
| Norcraft Companies, LLC (A) |
Leading manufacturer of stock and semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinets. |
Goense Bounds & Partners / Pfingsten Partners |
Sellside |
Apax Partners / Trimaran Capital Partners |
| Norcraft Companies, LLC (B) |
Leading manufacturer of stock and semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinets. |
Apax Partners / Trimaran Capital Partners |
Financing |
|
| Oriel Instruments |
Manufacturer of electro-optical instruments including mass spectrometers, monochromators, and light sources. |
DeMuth, Folger & Wetherill |
Sellside |
ThermoVision |
| Petro Stopping Centers L.P. |
One of the largest operators of full-service truck stops with a national network of 50 facilities in 29 states. |
Chartwell Investments |
Advisory |
|
| Precise Technology, Inc. (A) |
Full-service custom injection molder serving the personal care, healthcare, consumer packaging, and food and beverage markets. |
Mentmore Holdings |
Sellside |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
| Precise Technology, Inc. (B) |
Full-service custom injection molder serving the personal care, healthcare, consumer packaging, and food and beverage markets. |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
Financing |
|
| Precise Technology, Inc. (C) |
Full-service custom injection molder serving the personal care, healthcare, consumer packaging, and food and beverage markets. |
Code Hennessy & Simmons |
Sellside |
Rexam plc |
| Precision Scientific, Inc. |
Manufacturer of constant temperature laboratory equipment. |
Varlen Corp. |
Divestiture |
Jouan S.A., Inc. |
| ProCell Decking Systems |
Leading manufacturer of synthetic decking. |
CPG International / AEA Investors |
Buyside |
|
| PTC Aerospace, Inc. |
Manufacturer of commercial aircraft seating products. |
The Pullman Company / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
BE Avionics, Inc. |
| Rath Manufacturing Co., Inc. |
Manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel tubes for food, petrochemical, and other industries. |
Dubin Clark & Company |
Sellside |
Liberty Capital Partners |
| Refined Sugars, Inc. |
A producer, packager, and distributor of branded and private label sugar. |
Onex Corp. |
Sellside |
Florida Crystals / Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of FL |
| Revco Scientific, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of durable laboratory equipment for end-users in the clinical and research laboratory markets. |
TCW Capital |
Sellside |
General Signal Corp. |
| Rock-Tenn Company Plastic Packaging Division |
Manufacturer of custom thermoformed plastic packaging and extruded plastic roll stock for the food and consumer markets. |
Rock-Tenn Company |
Divestiture |
Pactiv Corporation |
| S & S Industries, Inc. |
Manufacturer of formed wire components for brassieres and women's swimsuits. |
Private |
Sellside |
Cortec Group |
| Shape Inc. |
Plastic injection molder, manufacturing audio and video cassettes, compact disc cases, and computer data storage products. |
Prudential Equity Investors / GTCR |
Sellside |
Sterling Ventures / Oak Investment Partners |
| Sleepmaster, LLC |
Manufacturer and distributor of Serta brand mattresses and box springs. |
Citicorp Venture Capital |
Buyside |
|
| SMS Industries, Inc. |
Manufacturer of mission-critical pyrotechnic devices for use in aerospace, military, automotive, and other applications. |
Wind Point Partners |
Financing |
|
| Southern Film Extruders, Inc. |
Manufactures polyethylene films including sheets and tubes for packaging and industrial applications. |
Private |
Sellside |
Management |
| StarMark, Inc. |
Manufacturer of semi-custom framed kitchen and bath cabinetry. |
Masco Corporation |
Divestiture |
Goense Bounds & Partners / Pfingsten Partners / Norcraft |
| Superior Fireplace Company |
A leading manufacturer of factory-built gas and wood fireplaces and accessories. |
TCW Capital |
Sellside |
Lennox Industries, Inc. |
| Tennessee Chemical Company |
Producer of chemicals for the paper industry. |
Private |
Sellside |
Peridot Chemical Co. / Founders Court |
| Textron - Avco Electronics |
Second largest contract manufacturer of printed circuit boards. |
Textron Inc. |
Divestiture |
J.M. Huber Corp. |
| Textron - Bryant Grinder Corp. |
Leading manufacturer of computer numerically controlled grinding machines and precision spindle systems. |
Textron Inc. |
Divestiture |
DPBG Corp. |
| Textron - Forest City Tool |
Supplier of industrial woodworking tools, such as drilling and cutting tools, to the furniture and millworking industries. |
Textron Inc. |
Divestiture |
Vermont American Corp. |
| Textron - Raycon |
Manufacturer of EDM machine tools. |
Textron Inc. |
Divestiture |
Georg Fischer AG |
| Textron Inc. - Homelite Division |
Manufacturer of string trimmers, blowers, generators, chainsaws, and other related equipment. |
Textron Inc. |
Divestiture |
Deere & Company |
| The Protective Group, Inc. (A) |
Manufacturer of modular armor solutions for military vehicles and helicopters, body armor for military personnel, and protective apparel for emergency first responders. |
The Exxel Group |
Buyside |
|
| The Protective Group, Inc. (B) |
Manufacturer of modular armor solutions for military vehicles and helicopters, body armor for military personnel, and protective apparel for emergency first responders. |
The Exxel Group |
Financing |
|
| The Pullman Company - Peabody Floway, Inc. |
Leading manufacturer of vertical turbine pumps sold to industrial, municipal, and agricultural markets. |
The Pullman Company / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
The Weir Group PLC |
| The Pullman Company - Peabody Myers Corp. |
Manufacturer of sewer cleaners, industrial vacuum loaders, and street sweepers. |
The Pullman Company / Forstmann Little |
Divestiture |
Federal Signal Corp. |
| The Stanley Works - Stanley Door Systems |
Manufacturer of garage door openers, garage doors, gate operators, and related electronics. |
The Stanley Works |
Divestiture |
Whistler Corp. |
| Thomas Built Buses, Inc. (A) |
The second largest manufacturer of school buses. |
Odyssey Partners |
Advisory |
|
| Thomas Built Buses, Inc. (B) |
The second largest manufacturer of school buses. |
Odyssey Partners |
Sellside |
Berkshire Partners |
| Thomas Built Buses, Inc. (C) |
The second largest manufacturer of school buses. |
Odyssey Partners |
Financing |
|
| Tomkins plc - LASCO Fittings, Inc. |
Manufacturer of PVC injection molded pipe fittings for irrigation, plumbing, heavy turf, pool / spa, industrial, utility, and HVAC applications. |
Tomkins plc |
Divestiture |
Aalberts Industries N.V. |
| Tyler Refrigeration Corp. |
Manufacturer of refrigerated display cases and walk-in coolers for supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, and industrial facilities. |
Kelso & Company |
Advisory |
|
| Unifrax Corp. |
Manufactures heat resistant ceramic fiber products for automotive, commercial, and industrial customers worldwide. |
Kirtland Capital Partners |
Sellside |
American Securities Capital Partners |
| Unifrax Corp. (B) |
Manufactures high temperature insulating fiber products for automotive, commercial, and industrial customers worldwide. |
American Securities Capital |
Sellside |
AEA Investors |
| United Plastic Films |
Manufacturer of branded and private label retail plastic bags. |
Private |
Sellside |
ConAgra, Inc. |
| Visador Holding Corporation |
Leading manufacturer of stair parts, columns, and millwork. |
Harbert Management Corporation |
Sellside |
Carousel Capital |
| Water Soft, Inc. |
Manufacturer of water treatment systems. |
AMTROL, Inc. |
Buyside |
|
| Whiting Company |
Manufacturer of monofilament fibers and injection molded plastic blocks primarily for the brush industry. |
Private |
Sellside |
The Frontenac Company / Apex Specialty Materials |
| Woodcraft Industries, Inc. (A) |
One of the largest manufacturers of cabinet doors and components for the kitchen and bath vanity industries. |
Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison |
Sellside |
Behrman Capital |
| Woodcraft Industries, Inc. (B) |
One of the largest manufacturers of cabinet doors and components for the kitchen and bath vanity industries. |
Behrman Capital |
Financing |
|
| Zep, Inc. |
Provider of cleaning and maintenance products to the commercial, industrial, institutional, and consumer markets. |
Acuity Brands, Inc. |
Spin-off |
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