Lincoln International Represents Hampshire Equity Partners in the Sale of Impact Products, LLC to The Pritzker Group

CHICAGO, August 31, 2010 – Lincoln International, a leading global mid-market investment bank, today announced that Impact Products, LLC (“Impact”) has been sold to The Pritzker Group.  Impact was a portfolio company of Hampshire Equity Partners, a private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut. 

Based in Toledo, Ohio, Impact is a leading supplier of branded and private label non-chemical commercial cleaning, maintenance and related products.  Its products, which include a full suite of janitorial products, including floorcare products, waste receptacles, washroom accessories and safety products, serve a diverse set of recession-resistant and growing end-markets including commercial cleaning, industrial services, healthcare, government, schools, office buildings, hospitality and foodservice.  The Pritzker Group is a private equity firm that partners with management teams in leveraged buyouts, acquisitions and recapitalizations of high quality middle market companies across a broad range of manufacturing, distribution and service industry sectors.

Lincoln International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Hampshire Equity Partners, working closely with Impact’s senior management team throughout the sale process.  This included providing advisory expertise and managing the preparatory, marketing, negotiation and due diligence phases of the transaction. 

 
Tracey Rudd, Managing Partner at Hampshire Equity Partners, commented, “Lincoln delivered an outstanding result for Hampshire’s limited partners through an extensive marketing process, deep industry knowledge and thoughtful advice throughout an efficient sale process.”  Terry Neal, President and CEO of Impact, added, “Lincoln was a tremendous partner for Impact. They quickly developed an understanding of Impact’s unique value drivers which allowed management to continue its focus and energy on running the business.”

About Lincoln International
Lincoln International specializes in merger and acquisition advisory services, private capital raising, and restructuring advice on mid-market transactions.  Lincoln International also provides fairness opinions, valuations and pension advisory services on a wide range of transaction sizes.  With 10 offices in Asia, Europe and North America, and strategic partnerships with leading institutions in China and India, Lincoln International has strong local knowledge and contacts in the key global economies.  The organization provides clients with senior-level attention, in-depth industry expertise and integrated resources.  By being focused and independent, Lincoln International serves its clients without conflicts of interest.  More information about Lincoln International can be obtained at www.lincolninternational.com.  

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