Leading capital source for middle market companies
OVERVIEW
Founded in 2000, Audax Mezzanine partners with private equity firms to help finance their purchase of middle market companies. We provide junior capital in the form of mezzanine debt, unitranche loans and equity co-investments. We aim to be the sole or lead investor but will participate with other investors in select circumstances. Our strategy is to pursue attractive investment opportunities by forging lasting, long-term relationships with private equity firms in the middle market. Audax Mezzanine has a 19-year track record of helping private equity firms acquire and grow businesses. We provide financing certainty, add-on investment capability and a solutions-seeking approach to working through portfolio challenges.
Audax Mezzanine has 21 investment professionals and is based in New York.
WHY AUDAX MEZZANINE
RESPONSIVE Entrepreneurial and streamlined process• Quick feedback on leverage and pricing
• Small, responsive Investment Committee
• Expedited due diligence and closing
FLEXIBLE Broad investment mandate• Subordinated debt
• Unitranche loans
• Equity co-invest
• Senior debt (via Audax Senior Debt platform)
COMMERCIAL Market-oriented approach to pricing, terms and structure
RELIABLE Consistent views and feedback from deal introduction to closing
EXPERIENCED Managing Directors average 20+ years of investment experience
INVESTMENT CRITERIA • Investment sizes:
– Mezzanine: up to $100 million– Unitranche: up to $175 million– Senior debt: up to $75 million (via Audax Senior Debt platform)
• LBOs, recapitalizations and acquisition financings with leading private equity sponsors
• Target company characteristics:
– Established value proposition– Defensible market position– Revenue and cash flow stability– Experienced management team– Strong equity sponsorship
Audax Private Debt 320 Park Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10022 p: (212) 703-2700 www.audaxmezzanine.com
CONTACT
Kevin P. MagidManaging [email protected]
U. Peter C. GummesonManaging [email protected]
Rahman Vahabzadeh Managing [email protected]
Steven Ruby Managing [email protected]
Ryan BenedictManaging [email protected]
Adam WeissManaging [email protected]
Shehzad AjmalManaging [email protected]
Blake LowethManaging [email protected]
Remington Chin [email protected]
Bryant [email protected]
Peter SternPrincipal [email protected]
Robin [email protected]
RECENT PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
A full list of portfolio investments is available at www.audaxmezzanine.com
DISTRIBUTION/LOGISTICS
AERO PRECISIONDistributor of OEM aerospace parts to the military aftermarket
BARCODESProvider of products and services that enable businesses to automate the tracking of their assets and people
BEARCOMDistributor and servicer of mission and business-critical communications solutions to commercial, industrial, and government end markets
BDP INTERNATIONALNon-asset based, outsourced, logistics solutions provider managing the end-to-end movement of shipments globally on behalf of chemical, industrial, healthcare, consumer and retail customers
INTEGRATED SUPPLY NETWORK Independent wholesale distributor of tools, equipment, and related supplies sold into the aftermarket automotive repair industry
MODE TRANSPORTATIONProvider of non-asset based third-party logistics services
PILOT FREIGHT SERVICESProvider of non-asset based freight transportation and third-party logistics globally
VINTAGE PARTSProvider of supply chain, logistics, and distribution services for slow-moving OEM parts
SERVICES
SPECIALT Y MANUFAC TURING
ARNOTTManufacturer of air suspension systems for the automotive aftermarket
HMTManufacturer and service provider for aboveground storage tanks primarily within midstream and downstream energy markets
THE LUMINAIRES GROUP Designs and manufactures branded specification-grade lighting fixtures
SP INDUSTRIESManufacturer of laboratory equipment and plastic and glass labware
ALARM FUNDING ASSOCIATESAdvisory and financial support platform for alarm operating companies
AUGEO FIOutsourced loyalty program provider for banks and credit unions
CUMMING GROUPProvider of project management and cost management services
DWELLWORKSProvider of outsourced relocation management and destination services to corporate employees
MAGNA LEGAL SERVICESProvider of litigation services to law firms and corporate clients
NED STEVENSProvider of gutter cleaning, maintenance, repair, and other exterior services to residential customers
NEIGHBORLYFranchisor of repair, maintenance, and other services for customers in the residential and commercial markets
REVENEW INTERNATIONALProvider of cost recovery and cost containment services
CONSUMER
CENTURY SNACKS Provider of branded and private label snack nuts, trail mixes, and similar snacks
FLORIDA FOOD PRODUCTSManufacturer of fruit and vegetable-based clean label food ingredients
GOOD2GROWBranded manufacturer of ‘clean label’ kids juices featuring popular licensed characters
KING JUICEManufacturer and marketer of Calypso branded lemonade and co-manufacturer of other non-alcoholic beverages
QUICK WEIGHT LOSS CENTERSProvider of weight loss management services
TAYMAXFranchisee of Planet Fitness health clubs located throughout the U.S. and Canada
THREESIXTY GROUPProvider of unique branded merchandise programs, comprised of high-velocity hardline consumer products and accessories, to leading retailers
HEALTHCARE
ABODE HEALTHCAREProvider of hospice and home health services
CHESAPEAKE IRBProvider of independent institutional review board services for clinical trial sponsors
SENIOR HELPERSFranchisor of private-pay in-home elderly care with over 280 locations across the U.S.
TRIALCARDProvidor of product access, medication adherence, and patient support services on behalf of pharmaceutical manufacturers
Z-MEDICAProvider of hemostatic gauze products to healthcare, military, and first responder end markets under the “QuikClot” brand