Mergers & Acquisitions

Chilmark has decades of M&A experience, both in distressed contexts and for healthy companies. We have completed more than 50 M&A transactions as bankers and as principals in two previous private equity funds.

DETAILED CASE STUDY

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In-Shape operated more than 60 health clubs throughout California, with 460,000 members and $170 million of revenue. When COVID-19 forced nearly all its locations to temporarily close, Chilmark was retained to run a sale process for the company.

We provide meticulous analysis and advice throughout the M&A process to achieve maximum value for our clients. Our M&A services routinely include:

  • Providing strategic advice including on process and transaction alternatives
  • Arranging financing
  • Evaluating potential acquirers and their funding sources
  • Negotiating with bidders and potential bidders
  • Conducting valuation services including fairness opinions

Selected Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions

IN-SHAPE WAS SOLD TO AN
INVESTOR GROUP INCLUDING AQUILINE

$46 Million

TRANSACTION VALUE

INNOVATIVE MATTRESS SOLUTIONS
WAS ACQUIRED BY TEMPUR + SEALY

$25 Million

TRANSACTION VALUE

RENEGOTIATED SUPERMEDIA’S DEBT AND CONSUMMATED A MERGER WITH DEXONE TO CREATE DEX MEDIA

TRINITY COAL COMPLETED A
RESTRUCTURING OF ITS DEBT AND WAS
ACQUIRED BY ESSAR

$600 Million

TRANSACTION VALUE

COVANTA ENERGY SOLD ITS
GEOTHERMAL BUSINESS TO ORMAT

$215 Million

TRANSACTION VALUE

COVANTA ENERGY WAS SOLD TO
DANIELSON HOLDING CORPORATION

$1.4 Billion

TRANSACTION VALUE

WELLBRIDGE SOLD HEALTH CLUBS TO
LIFETIME FITNESS, TOWN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL, AND
FITNESS VENTURES INTERNATIONAL
IN SEPARATE TRANSACTIONS

FRUIT OF THE LOOM WAS SOLD
TO BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY

$970 Million

TRANSACTION VALUE
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