EBSCO Capital Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name: EBSCO Capital

Mission of the Company: EBSCO Capital aims to capture opportunities created by long-term structural trends through a multifaceted investment strategy. This involves deploying controlling and minority equity capital in various scenarios, including buyouts, add-ons, early and late-stage ventures, growth, joint-ventures, and private equity.

Founded: EBSCO Industries, the parent company, was founded in 1944 by Elton B. Stephens.

Key People:

Nathan R. Bouknight, Managing Director

Blake Davidson, Director

Kirby Crutchfield, Vice President, Business Development

Donald Demetz, Senior Associate

Brandon Duan, Associate

Headquartered: 1301 1st Avenue N., Birmingham, AL 35203

Number of Employees: No information is available.

Revenue: EBSCO Industries, the parent company, reports annual revenues of over $2.5 billion.

What the Company is Known For: EBSCO Capital is recognized for its strategic investments across various sectors including information products and services, healthcare technology, value-add distribution, software-as-a-service, among others. They focus on long-term investments to ensure profitability and growth.

Products

Product Offerings

Information Services:

Provides optimized research solutions comprising e-journals, e-books, and research databases.

Key features: Engages universities, libraries, and research institutions; over 20 acquisitions in the past decade.

Healthcare Technology:

Offers clinical decision support solutions and healthcare business intelligence.

Acquired in 2003 with additional acquisitions.

Mobile Hydraulic Solutions:

Industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of mobile hydraulic power solutions.

Acquired in 2019.

Electrical Products Distribution:

Specialty reseller of electrical components.

Acquired in 2015.

Outdoor Products:

Manufactures and markets plastic fishing lures and hunting accessories.

Acquired in 1980 with additional acquisitions.

Renewable Energy:

Through Cherry Street Energy, provides solar power infrastructure and services.

Platform investment initiated in 2022.

Workspace Solutions:

Global market leader in innovative, high-quality workspace products.

Acquired in 1977 with further developments.

Risk Management:

Offers commercial and personal insurance, and group benefits.

Acquired in 2001 with more acquisitions.

Custom Merchandising Solutions:

Designs custom retail displays and solutions.

Platform established in 1946.

Recent Developments

Acquisitions and Investments

PRADCO Hunting Acquires Ani-Logics Outdoors (June 2024):

Strengthening the portfolio of hunting, fishing, and outdoor brands.

EBSCO Capital Assists CSE with Acquisitions (June 2024):

Acquired two solar power plants in Georgia to further renewable capabilities.

Bailey International Acquires Industrial Electronic Controls (April 2023):

Expands Bailey's product portfolio in electronic controls and sensor manufacturing.

EBSCO Industries Partnership with Longleaf (March 2023):

Continued efforts in building recovery and mental health wellness centers across Alabama.

New Products and Features

No new specific products announced.

New Partnerships

Longleaf Partnership (March 2023):

This partnership aims to expand mental health and addiction treatment facilities across Alabama.

Summary

EBSCO Capital, a subsidiary of EBSCO Industries, continues to thrive on a robust investment strategy aimed at long-term growth across diverse industries. With an established history and a strategic focus on thematic investment mandates, EBSCO Capital showcases operational excellence in expanding their portfolio through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. From healthcare technology to solar energy, their dynamic approach not only supports business growth but also underpins the crucial structural shifts in the industries they invest in.

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