XLCS Partners advises Microplastics in its acquisition of IVP Plastics

XLCS Partners., Inc, a leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive advisor to Microplastics, Inc. in its acquisition of IVP Plastics LLC.

Microplastics, headquartered in Saint Charles, Illinois, is a world-class insert molding manufacturer committed to producing high volume, highly engineered electromechanical interconnections and components. Founded in 1989, the employee owned contract manufacturer specializes in complex engineering applications for the automotive, medical, and electronics industries.

IVP Plastics, founded in 1953, is a contract manufacturer that specializes in high-quality injection molds in the thermoplastics industry with locations in Washington, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri. The Tier I supplier serves the large construction, agricultural, and foodservice industries with a world-class client base.

“This acquisition will allow us to double in size and supports our long-term growth by acquisition strategy,” stated Jim Chiavetta, President of Microplastics. “Brian Ytterberg’s professionalism was a benefit when the deal hit a bump in the road. He was always a great advisor in both strategy and tactics. We are happy to have him on our team and look forward to more deals.”

XLCS acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to Microplastics and the transaction was led by Brian Ytterberg, Managing Director. The transaction was completed on September 13, 2019.

About XLCS Partners, Inc.
XLCS Partners is an investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services to select clients globally. More information is available at www.xlcspartners.com

XLCS Partners at Chicago Middle Market Business Conference

XLCS Partners will be attending Chicago’s Middle Market M&A Business Conference on October 23, 2019 at The Standard Club in Chicago, hosted by Monroe Capital.

Join over 700 attendees at Chicago’s premier Middle Market Business Conference which will feature panelists from the top private equity, investment banking, valuation, and legal firms presenting the latest trends and techniques in M&A. Click here to register to attend.

Please reach out to Andrew Sannes (asannes@xlcspartners.com or 312.602.9849) to connect during the event’s networking reception.

 

About XLCS° Partners, Inc.
XLCS Partners is an investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services to select clients globally. More information is available at www.xlcspartners.com. For a more personal introduction to our firm, check out our video at www.xlcspartners.com/video.

 

XLCS at National Business Aviation Association – Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition

We are pleased to announce that members of our firm’s global Aerospace, Aviation and Defense (AA&D) Industry Practice Group will be attending the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) – Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 22-24.

The global aerospace M&A market continues to expand and push boundaries. Our latest transaction, the sale of MAAS Aviation to Amsterdam based Egeria, proves that the market is truly global and there is a unprecedented demand for quality companies across the industry. Click here to view recent AA&D completed transactions.

We would love the opportunity to introduce our firm and answer any questions you may have regarding the current M&A market, valuations, how a business sale process works, recapitalizations, private equity, or raising capital.

If you are attending the show and would like to schedule a time to meet, please contact Joe Contaldo at (773) 610-2070 or jcontaldo@xlcspartners.com. As head of our firm’s AA&D Practice Group, Joe has advised on several recent transactions for a global “who’s who” list of repair shops, parts distributors, OEMs, FBOs, and other aviation service providers.

About XLCS° Partners, Inc.
XLCS Partners is an investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services to select clients globally. More information is available at www.xlcspartners.com. For a more personal introduction to our firm, check out our video at www.xlcspartners.com/video.

About NBAA – BACE
With approximately 27,000 industry professionals in attendance, NBAA – BACE is the most important event for the business aviation industry. Ranked as the sixth largest trade show in the United States, the event brings together aviation service companies, aircraft owners, manufacturers and customers into one meeting place to get critical work accomplished.

 

XLCS Partners to exhibit at FABTECH Expo – Booth A6471

We are pleased to announce that our firm will be exhibiting at the FABTECH 2019 Expo in Chicago, Illinois on November 11-14 (Booth #A6471).

XLCS has been very active recently across the metals sector having recently advised Millennium Metals, LLC (sold to Barsteel Corporation), Rockford Process Control (sold to Modern Forge Companies), Steel & O’Brien Manufacturing (recapitalized by JZ Partners), DrivLok (sold to the Mendota Group), and Integrated Packaging Machinery (sold to Douglas Machine). Click here for more details.

“The metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing M&A market continues to be a sought-after segment from both financial and strategic acquirers,” stated Bob Contaldo, Chairman of XLCS Partners. “We would be pleased to introduce our firm and answer any questions you may have regarding the current M&A market, valuations, business sale process, growing with a financial partner, private equity, or generational transfer and overall exit strategy.”

If you are attending the show and would like to schedule a time to meet, please contact Jay Cremer jcremer@xlcspartners.com or Owen Moore omoore@xlcspartners.com. We will also be available during the expo at booth #A6471.

About XLCS° Partners, Inc.
XLCS Partners is an investment banking firm providing M&A advisory services to select clients globally. To learn more about our firm, check out the short video at www.xlcspartners.com/video. More information is available at www.xlcspartners.com.

About FABTECH
North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to McCormick Place in Chicago in 2019. FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing needs. More than 48,000 attendees and over 1,700 exhibiting companies are expected to gather once again to celebrate metal manufacturing at its best. www.fabtechexpo.com

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